Detached house for sale in Craigendarroch, 60 Riverside Drive, Aberdeen AB10
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Property features
- An extended detached granite home
- Stunning views across the River Dee
- Generous rear gardens
- Delightful large summer house used as a recreational room
- Superb open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge with vaulted ceiling
- EPC Rating = D
Property description
An impressive extended property with riverside views.
Description
Dating back to around 1904, this substantial detached two storey villa has been thoughtfully extended. Period features include high ceilings, ceiling roses, cornices, bay windows and fireplaces. There are extensive internal timber panel doors, door facing and skirting boards. These traditional elements work beautifully with the more contemporary kitchen, bathrooms and décor, resulting in an exceptional family home.
Craigendarroch begins with a lovely vestibule complete with mosaic tiled floor and pitch pine door with a stained and leaded glass upper section. The welcoming hallway has a large walk in understair cupboard. An elegant drawing room has a bay window capturing the river views. Opposite, a second reception room is now a superb principal bedroom suite with a substantial fitted dressing room and dual access en suite shower room which has fitted vanity furniture and an over sized steam/spa shower. There is also access to the utility room which is well equipped for everyday domestic tasks and has external access to the front driveway. Appliances include two commercial Whirlpool washing machines, Bosch tumble drier and space for a freestanding side by side fridge/freezer. A fantastic area is the open plan kitchen/dining/lounge with garden aspect and two sets of patio doors. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base, drawer and wall cabinets, complemented by Bushboard Encore worksurfaces. A focal point is the Britannia cooking range with chimney style cooker hood. Integrated and concealed is a Neff dishwasher and the sink includes a waste disposal unit. With an open archway from the kitchen is the well appointed dining room for more formal entertaining. Bedroom five enjoys a rear garden aspect and has a patio door . A home office with a Velux window completes the fabulous rear configuration.
Ascending to the first floor is a carpeted staircase with decorative balustrade and large landing window. A linen cupboard provides additional storage at this level. Bedrooms two and three are south facing with wonderful river views; the latter has a dressing room incorporating extensive hanging and shelf and drawer space. Bedroom four is located at the rear with a lovely garden aspect. The exceptionally spacious bathroom is fitted with an bath with an overhead shower. The WC and wash basin are set in vanity cabinets.
Outside:
To the front of the property is a pillared entrance leading into the circular driveway providing off street turning and parking for numerous vehicles. At the rear is a fully enclosed cultivated, mature and landscaped garden. An extensive patio is the perfect alfresco spot while the central footpath is flanked by lawns. The perimeter is well stocked with a wide variety of established trees, shrubs and colourful flower beds. At the foot of the garden is a large, specially designed heated summerhouse with pitched and felt roof, currently used for entertaining and recreational space. There is a built in bar complete with sink and wine fridge, and a fitted cloakroom with WC and wash basin. A gazebo covers a hot tub which ensures year round use. There is also a timber shed.
Location
Riverside Drive is a delightful location enjoying one of the very best views across the River Dee that Aberdeen has to offer. Craigendarroch enjoys a prominent position to capture the very best of the setting. Within easy reach is the very popular, long established, residential area of Ferryhill on the south side of Aberdeen which is well served by local shops and public transport. It is a short distance from Aberdeen City Centre and accordingly a wide range of pubs, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities are close to hand. Most parts of Aberdeen City are readily accessible by a variety of arterial routes, and the location is extremely convenient for energy-related offices on the south side of the city along with the railway station and Union Square shopping and leisure complex. The River Dee and Duthie Park and its many attractions, including the winter gardens, are within a few minutes walk of the property. Ferryhill has a local primary school. Locally there is also a gp practice/healthcare centre.
Square Footage: 3,068 sq ft
Additional Info
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills on Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas central heating. First floor bathroom has underfloor heating. Windows and patio doors are mainly of a UPVC double glazing. There are also timber casement double windows. CCTV system. Externally the front driveway has three power sockets.
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.
Property info
For more information about this property, please contact
Savills - Aberdeen, AB10 on +44 1224 088806 * (local rate)
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