2 Fonthill Terrace, Ferryhill, Aberdeen, AB11 7UR
Offers over £598,000
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Seldom does the opportunity arise to purchase such a commanding, city centre Granite family home which offers comfortable and attractive living for all throughout. Spanning over four levels, No. 2 Fonthill Terrace oozes period charm, and features such as, high ceiling with ornate cornicing, traditional working fireplace in the lounge, curved wall hallways, stunning stained glass details and beautiful bay windows.
Viewers will be delighted to appreciate not only the fine details of this B Listed home has to offer but the current owners have really utilised all levels in the house to enhance family living to the most. There are ample room configurations to relax or entertain. The garden offers an oasis of green in the city centre and expansive sun lounge enhances that inside outside feel. Formal and informal dining are catered for, with a breakfasting kitchen and a formal dining room. There are ample bedroom accommodation with guests equally catered for. Two double bedrooms on the top floor would suit any growing teenager family. There are also great opportunities to work from home with office, studio, gym and workshop space available throughout. Split living with family generations could be very comfortable, and the basement level could offer a self contained annex if desired.
The elegant front vista with driveway space, sets the tone for the property. the entrance hallway has exquisite mosaic tiling flooring. There are three public rooms on the ground floor with the lounge featuring the most stunning bay window and feature working fireplace. A breakfasting kitchen is the heart of home with a good range of wall and base mounted units with Granite worksurfaces and a gas fired Aga.
Viewers will be undoubtedly impressed with the vaulted ceiling sun lounge and all that it can offer to any family.
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An open balustrade staircase leads to the basement level, which offers some superb family living accommodation, there is a second sitting area with log burning stove, a home office, and the home cinema is fully complemented by surround sound and projector (all to remain), this room leads to a large store room / wine cellar. A handy WC could be extended to provide shower facilities and the gym room and large utility room with further store have external doors to the side garden.
The main staircase leads to the first floor landing and features a stained glass window allowing an abundance of light in this area. The mezzanine floor leads to a WC and a shower room.
On the first floor there are three generous sized double bedrooms, and a luxurious family bathroom with under floor heating comprises a free standing roll top bath, a walk in shower fitted with a power shower, WC and a hand wash basin. A further staircase leads up to the second floor where two more double bedrooms are situated, and also plenty of storage space within the eaves accessed from the landing.
The attractive garden to the front of the property has lock block paving providing off street parking and is well stocked with a number of established plants and shrubs. Steps lead down to the rear walled garden with a number of mature climbing plants. The garden is generally laid to lawn with well stocked borders and some mature trees and two paved areas most suitable for table and chairs. A convenient sheltered log store for the open fires and log burning stove. Underneath the sun lounge is a secure bicycle store for additional storage.
Room dimensions^
- Lounge: 4.85m x 6.66m (15'11" x 21'10")
- Dining room: 3.43m x 5.08m (11'3" x 16'8")
- Family room: 4.55m x 3.28m (14'11" x 10'9")
- Kitchen/ diner: 3.28m x 5.08m (10'9" x 16'8")
- Sun room : 3.91m x 4.8m (12'10" x 15'9")
- Master bedroom: 4.45m x 6.5m (14'7" x 21'4")
- Bedroom with dressing room: 5.79m x 3.23m (19'0" x 10'7")
- Bathroom: 3.43m x 3.05m (11'3" x 10'0")
- Bedroom: 3.43m x 4.12m (11'3" x 13'6")
- Bedroom: 3.58m x 5.59m (11'9" x 18'4")
- Bedroom: 5.26m x 4.07m (17'3" x 13'4")
- Shower room: 2.39m x 1.75m (7'10" x 5'9")
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, which is a one way street and continue to the end of this road. Number 2 is situated on the corner on the left hand side at the intersection with Whinhill Road.