4 bedroom detached house for sale

REF YM 0827 LUXURY HOMES IN PRESTIGIOUS LOCATION

HOME REPORT VALUATION £630'000

A spectacular detached property of historic significance, beautifully designed in the eclectic Canadian Arts & Crafts style. This unique home, known as 'The Firs', incorporates a lookout tower, adding an element of interest to its already distinctive exterior. The house is laid out over three stories, with the ground floor and lookout tower crafted from brick and the first-floor featuring mock half-timbering.

The property boasts four spacious bedrooms, including a master bedroom with en-suite, dressing room, and built-in wardrobes. The three remaining bedrooms are all large and bright, with built-in wardrobes and stunning views. The house also includes a sizeable shower room with a sauna, one modern kitchen with an open-plan design, kitchen island, and a utility room. 

The Firs features five reception rooms, all open-plan with large windows allowing for ample natural light. Three of these rooms have fireplaces, creating a warm and cosy environment, and all offer picturesque views of the garden. Unique features of the property include a 5-car garage, a garden, a sauna, an attic room, and a beautiful view. The house is perfect for families.

The Firs is situated in a location rich with amenities, including nearby schools, green spaces, historical features, and walking and cycling routes. The history of the house adds to its charm. Built in the 1890s by Alexander Ellis, it served as a family holiday home and has been a beloved residence ever since. This property carries a Victorian Grade C listing building, adding to its uniqueness and historical significance. 

This striking family home awaits a new chapter in its storied history. Discover the magic of The Firs today and book your showing.

ROOMS

Entrance - 1.93m x 1.78m (6'3" x 5'10")

Entered through a solid wooden door with glass panels into this spacious, elegant entrance sets the tone for this beautiful, unique Victorian home. The large windows seen throughout the property frame the beautiful garden and beyond and offer a bright welcome to this home. The Terrazzo tile flooring is durable and ideal for family living. The walls are white brick and the ceiling is finished with original cladding that is featured throughout the property.

Sitting Room - 6.93m x 3.8m (22'8" x 12'5")

The large sitting room has beautiful large windows and a window seat, allowing plenty of natural light to flood in. The lovely wooden panelling and solid wood doors contribute to the room's attractiveness. A fireplace provides a warm atmosphere. The lounge is entirely carpeted and has a wall-mounted radiator as well as an elegant ceiling light fixture.

Drawing Room - 4.17m x 3.8m (13'8" x 12'5")

This is another spacious reception room, It could be used for a variety of purposes. It is currently neutrally decorated and is currently used as a cosy snug and art studio. Featuring a fireplace that houses a wood-burning stove ceiling light fixtures. Finished with wooden flooring.

Formal Dining Room - 4.7m x 2.9m (15'5" x 9'6")

This formal dining room comfortably fits a large dining table. This room has a large window and a wood-panelled ceiling. The area is carpeted and neutrally decorated. Radiator and ceiling light. fireplace. Radiator.

Gym/Music Room - 3.45m x 3.3m (11'3" x 10'9")

Enjoy your own hobby space with this ground floor rear garden facing room that benefits from patio doors. White ceiling that compliments the original beams. Wood flooring. Light fitting and radiator. Built in shelving.

Kitchen - 6.53m x 4.57m (21'5" x 14'11")

The kitchen is a huge living area with a high ceiling and open beams. It is ideally designed for modern family living. Incorporating the property's original architectural design features while continuing the use of wood and coloured glazed glass in the wall unit design with lighting. A wall of floor-to-ceiling windows and double doors that open onto the terrace provide ample natural light. Excellent matched base and wall units. Designed to reflect the building's past. With contrasting black granite work surfaces. A huge cooker powered by an LPG gas bottle, integrated under-counter fridge and freezer and dishwasher. The kitchen emanates warmth with its heated tiled floor and boasts a centre island with a sink and breakfast bar. Benefits from a white radiator and 2 pendant light fittings.

Cloakroom - 2.34m x 0.94m (7'8" x 3'1")

Located on the ground floor at the rear of the house and equipped with a 2 piece suite which comprises of a wall-mounted sink and toilet. Ceiling light fitting, window and radiator for added comfort.

Hallway - 2.44m x 1.96m (8'0" x 6'5")

Charming hallway with a fully carpeted stairwell which has walls with wooden panelling a beautiful stained glass window and a wooden banister. There is an under-stair storage perfect for shoes and coats. The cupboard door is hidden by the wooden panelling.

Laundry Room - 3.4m x 2.34m (11'1" x 7'8")

The laundry room boasts wood base units, convenient plumbing for a washing machine, and ample room for a tumble dryer. Enjoy a view of the rear garden from the window, and step out into the outdoor oasis via the back door. Recessed lights, Radiator and wood flooring. Leads to the shower room with a sauna.

Shower Room - 2.18m x 1.85m (7'1" x 6'0")

Located at the rear of the property and accessed from the laundry/Boot room. Fully tiled corner cubicle with shower, wash hand basin with tiled splash back and WC. Storage Cupboard. Radiator and light fitting. Leads to the sauna.

Sauna

After a long day at work unwind in your private sauna. Seating on two levels. Ideally located off the shower room

Master Bedroom - 3.58m x 3.58m (11'8" x 11'8")

A spacious and bright double room, with a large dressing room with ample cupboard space there is also an ensuite shower room. There is ample space for free-standing furniture and seating and is fully carpeted. Radiator and ceiling light fitting.

Dressing Room - 3.48m x 1.78m (11'5" x 5'10")

Features built-in storage and a dressing table. Large window allowing natural light, ideal for this room! wall lights and ceiling light fittings. Fully carpeted.

Ensuite - 1.98m x 1.88m (6'5" x 6'2")

Fully tiled corner cubicle with instant shower, wash hand basin with tiled splash back and WC set inside a white vanity unit. Mirror and wall lights. Ceiling light and white towel bar radiator.

Bedroom - 3.5m x 3m (11'5" x 9'10")

A good-sized neutrally decorated double room with ample space for free-standing furniture. Window. Carpet, Radiator and light fitting. Wood clad ceiling. Built-in cupboard.

Bedroom/Study - 3.48m x 2.9m (11'5" x 9'6")

Another good-sized room with a great view of the garden. Wooden flooring and painted white wooden-clad walls feature a bevelled interior window that is original to the building. Ceiling lights and Radiator. 

Bedroom - 3.8m x 3.68m (12'5" x 12'0")

Double room with plenty of built in storage space. The room has a cosy feel with the wooden cladding and neutrally decorated walls. The room benefits from dual facing windows featuring coloured glass. Large white radiator, carpeted and decorative ceiling light fitting.

Family Bathroom - 1.83m x 1.65m (6'0" x 5'4")

The family bathroom located at the top of the stairs provides easy access. It features a bath, wash hand basin, and WC., radiator. Light fitting. Additionally, the bathroom is partially tiled. Benefits from dual aspect windows.

Attic - 6.88m x 4.5m (22'6" x 14'9")

Accessed through a hidden door on the landing this would make an amazing hobby room for the star-gazing enthusiast with the added benefit of a balcony. Windows and open beams are beautiful features. The floor is finished in wood. Leads to an additional viewing platform with an iron railing.

Outside

The mature garden is approximately half an acre and is planted with shrubs, plants and Fir trees. The driveway provides ample off-road parking for several cars, a large detached garage, a tool shed, a patio area. Lawn to the front and the path leads around the house. Access to the Old Royal Deeside Railway Line. from the rear of the garden through an exclusive gate. Oil Tank.

Detached Garage/Workshop - 11.3m x 6.3m (37'0" x 20'8")

Large detached garage built circa 1980 and situated at the top of the driveway. Built with brick/blockwork construction, roughcast externally under a pitched slated roof.  Serviced with electricity and fully secured with an alarm and full-width sliding doors. This is a huge space and can easily park up to five cars or be used as a workshop. Windows and door to the rear. There is a tool shed attached to the rear under a corrugated steel roof. This would make an ideal workshop or home business space.

 
 
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