5 bedroom detached house for sale

Detached double-fronted granite house with conservatory and large enclosed garden.

Description

Dating back about 90 years, 21 Anderson Drive has period features including some deep skirting boards, original, panelled doors, bay windows, cornice work and three fireplaces. Flooring is a combination of wooden parquet, tiles, Amtico, sanded and sealed floorboards along with good quality carpets. The scale of the accommodation is deceptive, with rear extension work and a generous enclosed back garden.

This delightful detached double fronted granite and slate home has been modernised over the years. An entrance vestibule with parquet flooring leads into the hallway. Well appointed is the sitting room with front bay window and polished stone fireplace. Opposite is a room that could be used as a further reception room, but which is currently set up as the principal bedroom, again with bay window and polished stone fireplace. A more informal and cosy lounge is located at the rear of the property and features an exposed stone chimney breast with dual fuel log burner and granite hearth. From here, French doors open into the large and versatile conservatory. This is currently used by the sellers as a dining room and there is garden access. At the heart of the home is the modern dining kitchen which is fitted with a comprehensive range of Ashley Anne teak and cream gloss finished drawer, base and wall cabinets. A focal point is the centre island with storage and dining space at one side. These cabinets are complemented by polished granite worksurfaces. Appliances include a Neff integrated dishwasher, larder style refrigerator, microwave and oven. The Stoves range cooker has two ovens, a warmer drawer/slow cooker, a grill and seven burner hob. For everyday domestic tasks is the utility room with rear garden access, plumbing for a washing machine, and space for a tumble dryer and more. The ground floor is completed with a white bathroom suite including a spa style bath with a separate corner shower enclosure, wash basin set in a vanity unit, a concealed cistern and fully tiled walls.

Ascending to the first floor is an understairs storage cupboard and large landing window. There are four bedrooms, one of which has twin access to the en suite bathroom. The spa bath has an over-bath electric shower and fully tiled walls.

Generous landscaped grounds are located to the front and rear of the property. Mostly laid in lawn and bounded by masonry walls , the gardens are safe and enclosed for both children and pets. There is a driveway which provides garage access and car parking. The centrepiece of the front lawn is a palm tree along with mature rose bushes. There are extensive lock block areas for the driveway and paths along with a large barbecue and patio space. Established is a kitchen garden, soft fruit area and a wild garden, which includes apple and pear trees. Well stocked and established borders include poppies, conifers, rhododendrons and Japanese maple tree. There is a timber summerhouse and a stone external store adjacent to the utility room.

An elongated detached double garage. Up and over door and side personnel door. The two garage windows are double glazed. At the rear of this is an additional external stone store.

Location

21 Anderson Drive lies within the sought after West End area of Aberdeen. A great number of amenities are available locally, with regular public transport to many parts of the city. Anderson Drive provides excellent commuting to the north and south of the city, and there is also easy access westward to Royal Deeside. Close by are the highly respected private schools of Albyn, St Margaret’s, Robert Gordon’s College and the International School at Pitfodels. Also nearby are Ashley Road Primary School and Aberdeen Grammar School. Within a short walk is Johnston Gardens which is a small public garden which has won the Britain in Bloom competition many times, while just as close by is The Gordon Highlanders Museum. The property is also particularly convenient for the Hill of Rubislaw office complex and is in close proximity to many restaurants, cafes and bars.

DISTANCES
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (1.4 miles)
Aberdeen International Airport (5.4 miles)
Prime Four Business Park (3.7miles)

Please note all distances are approximate

Square Footage: 2,099 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, drainage, gas and electricity. Gas central heating. Double glazing. External lighting, both motion sensor and fixed lighting.

Fixtures & Fittings: Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale.

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves: The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Possession: Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

Offers: Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents. It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit: A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.