Flat 1, Devanha House, 14 Devanha Gardens, Aberdeen, AB11 7UU
Offers over £400,000
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1Description^
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to acquire an outstanding period self contained ground floor apartment in the heart of Ferryhill. The apartment forms part of the historic Devanha House, a Category "A" listed building, originally built in 1813 for William Black, proprietor of the local Devanha Brewery and subsequently remodelled and extended in 1840 by the renowned local architect Archibald Simpson.
It is a two storey building with sunken basement and classical Greek entrance porch.
The apartment has undergone a number of improvement works within the past five years to create a stunning home with numerous period features providing charm and character whilst enjoying all the comforts one expects for modern day living.
Original features include particularly high ceilings with intricate cornicing, the original window pelmet in the drawing room and tall sash and case windows with working window shutters. Improvement works include the replacement of the kitchen with luxurious contemporary style units, superior quality flooring has been fitted in the majority of areas, the wiring has been upgraded and cast iron radiators have been fitted.
Instantly appealing, the reception hall has a magnificent mosaic tiled floor, muted decor, panelled doors and a high ceiling with picture rail and cornice. There are storm doors at the entrance providing additional warmth and security.
A curved door leads to the lounge, a particularly eye catching room with curved walls and three tall windows overlooking the trellised veranda and rear garden, oak parquet flooring and a superb marble fireplace with open fire grate.
The inner hall has wooden flooring, fresh white decor and a full height cupboard housing the smart meter and shelving.
The upgraded kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of stylish units with integrated appliances and tiled floor.
Viewers will undoubtedly be impressed by the master bedroom which has a rear aspect, wooden flooring and a walk in wardrobe with double hanging rails and lighting. The adjoining en suite shower room is fitted with a superior white suite.
Bedroom Two also has a rear aspect, wooden flooring and period features. The third bedroom has a front aspect, period features and is meantime used as a study.
Completing the layout is the bathroom which is fitted with a superior white suite comprising bath, wc and wash basin.
This superior home is certain to appeal to the discerning purchaser looking for a unique property with period features and high quality fixtures and fittings and internal inspection is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the many fine attributes on offer.
There is a shared, beautifully maintained mature garden to the rear with a granite chipped area, circular patio and deep borders stocked with a wide variety of shrubs, plants and trees including hydrangea, roses, rhododendrons and fuchsia. There is an external water tap and timber garden shed shared with the neighbouring apartments.
The property has a raised trellis veranda accessed from the garden.
There is a residents car park to the side, with one allocated space.
Room dimensions^
- Entrance Hall: 4.14m x 3.94m (13'7" x 12'11")
- Lounge/Diner: 4.93m x 7.44m (16'2" x 24'5")
- Kitchen: 3.02m x 2.54m (9'11" x 8'4")
- Master Bedroom: 5.79m x 4.22m (19'0" x 13'10")
- Bedroom two: 4.52m x 3.56m (14'10" x 11'8")
- Bedroom three: 2.54m x 5.03m (8'4" x 16'6")
- Bathroom: 2.39m x 2.39m (7'10" x 7'10")
Location^
Ferryhill is a popular residential area which is within easy walking distance of the city centre, the bus and railway stations and the open spaces of Duthie Park and the award winning Winter Gardens. The area has its own charming identity with local shops, primary school and nurseries, library, community centre, sports facilities and a regular bus service to the city centre, north East industrial estates and Dyce.
Directions^
From Holburn Junction travel south along Holburn Street and proceed straight ahead at the traffic lights with Great Western Road. At the roundabout with Great Southern Road turn left on to Fonthill Road. Turn right into Polmuir Road, left into Devanha Gardens and Devanha House is on the right hand side.