Station Road, Banchory, AB31

Holly Burton of RE/MAX Evolution is proud to provide this exceptional opportunity to acquire this stunning period home situated in the sought after town of Banchory, the heart of Royal Deeside. This impressive property has been beautifully extended and upgraded to the highest of standards offering versatile accommodation for a large family, multi-generational living or even for B&B potential. The extension and upgrades were completed in 2015 to a high standard, resulting in an EPC rating of C. The home is beautifully presented in a neutral, tasteful manner with contemporary interior doors, skirtings and door facings and period details throughout.

The property is accessed via a sweeping gated driveway and surrounded by a lovely fully enclosed garden featuring lawns, mature trees and on the South side, a secluded patio area to sit.

Viewers will not fail to be impressed by the interior finish, exceptional space and enviable location of this superb family home, and interior viewing is an absolute must to fully appreciate its appeal.

The accommodation of Arbeadie House comprises:-
Ground Floor: Entrance Hall, Living Room, Sun Room, Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room, Utility Room, Wet Room, Cloakroom with WC, Bedroom/Office. First Floor: Family Room/Dining Area/Kitchen on open plan, Four Bedrooms, Two Family Bathrooms with WC.

LOCATION
The highly sought after and well regarded town of Banchory is situated in the heart of Royal Deeside and rises elegantly from the Banks of the River Dee. The village boasts excellent schools with a wide range of local amenities. Along with a variety of shops, restaurants, and Raemoir Garden Centre within walking distance there are also hotels, library, health centre, dentists, golf course, and driving range. The area is rich in local history and outdoor pursuits right at your doorstep. Walking and cycling along the Deeside Way, canoeing and fishing in the sparkling waters of the River Dee, Skiing, and many more sporting activities are available in the surrounding area. There are two highly regarded primary schools and renowned academy. Aberdeen is within easy commuting distance and many popular Aberdeenshire villages less than a 40 minute drive from Banchory.

Entrance Hall

Accessed via an external Nordan security door, this impressive reception hall opens into a bright, welcoming space. Two double width built-in storage cupboards. Karndean Van Gogh Walnut flooring. Double height ceiling turned staircase leading to the upper floor. The hall provides access to the living room, utility room and master bedroom.

Living Room

This beautifully presented, spacious room features large dual aspect windows flooding the space with natural light. Feature fireplace with carved wooden mantle and stone hearth. Ornate alcoves with shelving. Full height wood panelling on one wall.

Rear Hall

The rear hall gives access to the sun room and secondary staircase to the upper level kitchen / dining / family room. Large built in, fully shelved storage pantry.

Sun Room

Another beautiful reception room, bright and welcoming with large windows on all sides, the room is mainly south facing flooding the space with abundant natural light. Large Velux window above and glazed door leading to the patio.

Bedroom 1

A large bedroom with dual aspect windows providing lovely views across the rear and side gardens. Two large walk-in wardrobes and a separate dressing area. Feature shelved alcove. Door to the en-suite.

Walk-in wardrobe 1
A large walk-in wardrobe, fitted with hanging rails and multiple shelved units with part glazed door storage units below.

Walk-in wardrobe 2
A large walk-in wardrobe, fitted with hanging rails and multiple shelved units.

En-Suite

Striking, semi tiled en-suite shower room fitted with a white WC with concealed cistern in a separate cubicle. His and her wall hung vanity units with wash basins. Fitted wall mounted demisting illuminated mirrors above vanity units. Tiled splash-backs above the wash basins; fully tiled double width shower enclosure fitted with mains powered shower, and glass screen. Wall mounted shelved storage cupboards. Large window and smaller window in the wc cubicle. Karndean Van Gogh tiled flooring. Under flooring heating.

Utility Room

Conveniently located on the lower level this bright and very spacious utility room has fitted wall and base units with grey laminate worktops & tiled splashbacks. 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink. Plumbed for automatic washing machine, and space for tumble dryer. Van Gogh Walnut flooring. Fully glazed security door to the rear garden.

Cloakroom WC

Fitted with a white WC and pedestal wash basin. Chrome wall mounted ladder radiator. Opaque window. Extractor fan. Karndean Van Gogh tiled flooring.

Wet Room

A large fully tiled shower room fitted with mains powered shower. Extractor fan.

Bedroom

Accessed via the utility room, this bright double bedroom has dual aspect windows overlooking the side and rear gardens. Karndean Van Gogh tiled flooring.

Landing

Accessed via a turned staircase with oak handrails, the very spacious ”L” shaped galleried landing has large twin Velux windows in the vaulted ceiling flooding the space with natural light. This space leads to the kitchen/dining/family room, both family bathrooms and the four upper bedrooms. Karndean Van Gogh Walnut flooring.

Kitchen / Dining / Family Room

Undoubtedly the ‘hub’ of the home is this superbly appointed kitchen / dining / family room, a fabulous open-plan space where several windows flood the area with natural light. The beautifully designed kitchen borrows high functionality and streamlined surfaces from the modernist design. The kitchen area boasts high spec wall and base units in Pronorm Proline grey and cream complemented by Corian Cameo White work surfaces and mosaic splashback. The central island which incorporates a 5 burner induction hob, multiple storage units, has breakfast bar seating for informal dining. High-end appliances to remain include John Lewis Larder Fridge, Tall Freezer, Warming Drawer, Combi Microwave/Oven & Single Oven, Neff Dishwasher, Siemens induction hob, Luxair Ceiling Extractor Fan & Carron Seraphina Boiling Water Tap. Karndean Van Gogh Walnut flooring. Staircase descending to the rear hall offering a great flow to the upper accommodation.

Dining Area

On open plan with the kitchen and family room, this is a large bright spacious dining area with ample space for a large table and 8 chairs for formal entertaining. Windows over looking the side of the property flooding the space with natural light. Karndean Van Gogh Walnut flooring.

Family Area

This versatile family area / lounge has dual aspect windows over looking the front and side of the property. Feature fireplace and slate hearth. Karndean Van Gogh Walnut flooring.

Family Bathroom

Semi tiled bathroom featuring ceiling recessed down-lighters and Velux window. Contemporary three piece suite comprising; wall hung WC with recessed cistern; built-in vanity unit with wash basin, P shaped bath unit with electric powered shower and glass screen. Tiled around the bath. Wall mounted chrome ladder central heating radiator. Karndean Van Gogh Walnut flooring. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 6 / Office

Currently being used as a study, this bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Large window overlooking the side of the property. The room is finished in fresh neutral décor with the original wood floorboards.

Upper Hall

Bright hall with vaulted ceiling and triple Velux windows providing plenty natural light. The hall gives access to family bathroom 2 and the three upper bedrooms. Large built in storage cupboard. Karndean Van Gogh Walnut flooring.

Family Bathroom 2

Luxurious, semi tiled shower room fitted with a contemporary 4 piece suite comprising: white wall hung WC; built-in shelved vanity unit with wash basin and chrome mono-bloc tap: fully tiled double width shower enclosure fitted with mains powered shower and glass screen: white double ended bath unit with side valves and freeflow bath filler with hand held shower head. Coordinating tiled splashback above the wash basin.; Wall mounted ladder towel rail radiator. Karndean Van Gogh tiled flooring.

Bedroom

A spacious room with a large window overlooking the rear of the property. Double built-in wardrobes with contemporary doors, fitted rails and shelving.

Bedroom

A further spacious bedroom flooded with natural light from a large window overlooking the rear of the property. Double built-in wardrobes with contemporary doors, fitted rails and shelving.

Bedroom

Good sized double bedroom with a large window overlooking the front of the property. Double built-in wardrobe with oak doors, fitted rails and shelving. Single built-in wardrobe with oak doors, fitted rails and shelving.

Garden

The woodlands and gardens patios are a key features of this charming property. A gated fully tarred sweeping driveway leads to the tarred parking area with space for several cars and gives access to the integral double garage. The gardens are fully enclosed by a high wall offering an air of exclusivity, privacy and security, along with providing a safe place for children or dogs to play. Lawns with beautifully planted beds and borders and mature trees on all sides of the property. The extensive front garden has seating areas and a garden shed. To the left of the house, a paved pathway leads to a wooden gate accessing the external pavement and continues round to the rear

Garden

Aerial view of surrounding countryside

Parking - Garage

The impressive double garage is located to the side of the house underneath the upper bedrooms. The garage is very spacious, with a multitude of shelved units and wall hanging storage and sealed concrete floor, the garage could well be used as a utility workshop or garage for a classic car enthusiast. It has 2 x Remote control Hormann sectional garage doors, power, light and water. Access door to the lower hall.