1 Fonthill Terrace, Aberdeen, AB11 7UR
Offers over £650,000
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1 Fonthill Terrace is situated in Ferryhill one of Aberdeen's most desirable district within the city. With a commanding granite frontage, baronial turrets and Art Nouveau gargoyles this detached Grade (B) listed period property was designed circa. 1901 by renowned Scottish architect partnership of Brown and Watt. With its beautiful and most unique period features, its presence and elegance make this a special home. It is an attractive property inside and out, the sense of grandeur and attention to detail are abundant and an open view over Whinhill road is particularly pleasing. The current owners have spent a great deal of time and dedication in maintaining the property to a high modern standard and with the versatility of six bedrooms and large public rooms spanning three levels this luxurious property would suit any growing family.
The mature landscaped garden to the rear offers an oasis of comfort all with a high degree of privacy from surrounding properties. A garage is situated off Whinhill Road with a driveway offering additional parking.
Period features are abundant but externally include, on the outside there is attractive over hanging eves, Art Nouveua gargoyles and iron finial, a baronial turret contrasts with the half timbered gables and tripartite windows. The interior also has retained many fine period features and most windows are two pane sash and case style. The two leaf panelled timber door is reached by two stone steps and leads into the entrance vestibule and hallway. The open reception hall creates an excellent first impression with a high corniced ceiling and sweeping staircase complete with brass stair rods and traditional wooden banister.
The lounge is a particularly grand reception room with a large bay window to the front, marble fireplace and capped chimney. The intricate plasterwork and ceiling coving are highlighted by elegant decor.
Enjoying a pleasant outlook and unique square bay window to the rear garden, the warm drawing room also has a feature capped fireplace. The heart of this impressive home must surely be the outstanding dining kitchen with Rangemaster oven and units incorporating a Belfast sink, central island unit, and Karndean flooring. A door from the kitchen leads to a large utility where all the white goods will remain. There is also a staircase off the kitchen leading to an upper first floor annex which can be utilised as a home office or bedroom with WC.
Viewers will be surely impressed with the most comfortable conservatory off the kitchen. With views to the garden this makes a beautiful room to sit and relax in. Karndean flooring flows through from the kitchen and French doors lead out to a paved patio area.
On the first floor the front facing master bedroom has a light and airy atmosphere, with focal fireplace. There are three further double bedrooms all with generous room dimensions and all are equally tastefully presented. The family bathroom has a coloured suite with wall hung wash hand basin, and bath.
On the second floor there is an expansive double bedroom with a charming square bay window with seating to enjoy an attractive view the roof velux windows provide a wealth of natural light and a particularly pleasing feature is the addition of an en-suite shower room.
On the outside, the gardens surround the property with mature trees and planting, an area of lawn stretches from the house and there is a single detached garage and driveway parking.
Room dimensions^
- Hallway: 3.12m x 4.45m (10'3" x 14'7")
- Lounge: 5.59m x 6.02m (18'4" x 19'9")
- Kitchen/ breakfast room: 4.55m x 4.24m (14'11" x 13'11")
- Drawing room: 4.19m x 4.24m (13'9" x 13'11")
- Conservatory: 3.99m x 6.83m (13'1" x 22'5")
- Utility room: 2.36m x 4.52m (7'9" x 14'10")
- Bedroom: 5.03m x 4.09m (16'6" x 13'5")
- Bedroom: 3.56m x 3.43m (11'8" x 11'3")
- Bathroom: 3.35m x 2.77m (11'0" x 9'1")
- Bedroom: 4.29m x 4.01m (14'1" x 13'2")
- Bedroom: 4.17m x 4.04m (13'8" x 13'3")
- Bedroom with En-suite: 6.07m x 7.57m (19'11" x 24'10")
Location^
Ferryhill is both a historic and fashionable part of Aberdeen with the city centre being within easy walking distance. Ferryhill is renowned for its many open spaces, which include the Duthie Park and the Winter Gardens. Ferryhill benefits from excellent primary and secondary schools and a multitude of activities are run from the nearby Ferryhill Community Centre and Ferryhill Church Halls.
Directions^
From Union Street proceed onto Holburn Street and continue over the traffic lights and onto the roundabout at Great Southern Road. Take the left exit onto Fonthill Road. Take the first turning on the right into Fonthill Terrace.