Blair Devenick, Den Of Cults, Cults, Aberdeen, AB15

This superb elevated detached residence is a home of grandeur with a stunning contemporary extension and views over the Dee Valley.

Description

Dating back to 1885, this fabulous home was significantly extended and refurbished in 2020. It is believed the house was originally constructed for a silk merchant who imported silk on the sail ships into Aberdeen Port and used Blair Devenick as his country residence. The house was originally designed as a three bedroom bungalow with part of the upper floor being occupied as servant quarters. The lower garden level would have been the kitchen and scullery areas. Today the property flows beautifully as a family home over three floors with reception and living areas, children’s floor and guest zone. Period features are still evident with 3.8m ceilings at ground floor level, deep skirting boards, ornate plaster work, intricate door frames and waxed finished panelled doors. Décor includes Farrow & Ball paint shades and oak flooring. The stunning kitchen is handcrafted by Smallbone, while bathroom and shower rooms are from Laings of Inverurie. Wall and floor tiles are a combination of limestone, tiles from Porcelanosa and terrazzo. The drawing room and sitting room have limestone fireplaces and wood burning stoves.

Blair Devenick is a home of great stature with the perfect blend of old and new. The imposing entrance vestibule sets the tone of this grand residence. An interior glazed panel door leads to the reception hallway with intricate plaster work. The elegant sitting room has wonderful views from the bay window, while the formal dining room has large windows, functioning shutters and Dee Valley views. Providing sumptuous space is the principal bedroom suite with a dressing room incorporating plenty of hanging and shelf space. The stylish en suite has an extensive side window, oversized shower enclosure with jacuzzi shower, freestanding Villeroy and Boch extra long and deep bath, wash basin in a vanity unit and a bidet. The drawing room is a magnificent third reception room with incredible levels of natural light from the front and side windows. A fitted bookcase extends across one wall and is illuminated by four downlighters. Linked seamlessly to the main house via a wide wooden staircase with glass panel balustrades is the heart of the home: the stunning open plan family room and dining kitchen. This is a fabulous entertaining space which is also ideal for everyday modern living. The feeling of bringing the outdoors in is created by 2.9m high windows and sliding patio doors along one wall. These flood the room with natural light and provide views across Deeside. Doors open onto the ultimate south facing alfresco spot with composite decking. Handcrafted is a Smallbone kitchen from the Brasserie range. A marble washstand houses a Kohler sink. All the appliances are Gaggenau and include a hob and Elica twin cooker hood. A bank of wall cabinets provide integrated and concealed steam oven, convention oven, warming drawer, refrigerator and freezer. At the centre is an island with an integrated oversized custom butcher’s block, storage on one side and dining space on the other. A wide, carpeted turned staircase leads to the lower garden level with two wall niches. For everyday domestic tasks there is the utility room with space for a washing machine and tumble dryer along with fitted base units. There is a walk in cupboard housing the boiler and two further walk in storage cupboards with opaque fronted glass panels. From the inner hall, French doors lead into the lounge which has a bay window and French doors opening into wardrobe space which has potential for conversion into an en suite. A guest bedroom has a front facing window. The shower room has a white WC and wash basin suite and oversized shower enclosure. With secondary access to the house is the boot room which is fitted with bench style seating and storage space. A walk in cupboard has potential as a shower room. There is a cloakroom with a WC and wash basin. Ascending to the first floor is a carpeted staircase with twist style spindles and wooden balustrade which leads to the landing where there is a built in linen cupboard on the landing. Bedroom two has lovely views, built in wardrobes and a fitted desk and shelves along one wall. Bedroom three again has similar views and built in wardrobes. Bedroom four has a walk in wardrobe. These three rooms are serviced by the main bathroom which has a deep bath, separate shower enclosure WC and wash basin.

A sweeping private tarmacadam driveway curves upwards from Den of Cults. The driveway provides ample space for turning and parking of multiple vehicles. The site is about 1.25 acres and the boundaries are a combination of masonry walls and timber fencing. A secure gate at the rear gives access to the old Deeside railway line. The grounds are mostly laid in lawn with a variety of mature hedging, trees and shrubs. A low level patio below the reception rooms with traditional style lamps is most attractive. Best for outdoor entertaining is the fabulous decked terrace which is an extension of the open plan family room and dining kitchen. Through a garden gate you can find direct access to Deeside Way.

Garage: Detached timber double garage with pitched roof.

Location

Blair Devenick is located in Cults, one of Aberdeen’s most exclusive and prestigious suburbs. Cults maintains a village-type status and enjoys the best of both country and urban living, with the community feel of a rural parish yet also an enviable proximity to the west of the city. Cults is served by a variety of small shops, a library, churches, modest sized hotels and eateries. It has a tennis and bowling club and is well placed for access to the Old Deeside Railway line for enjoyable walks, cycles and running paths into Royal Deeside. The property is conveniently located for Cults Primary and Cults Academy while also nearby is the International School of Pitfodels and the city itself has a number of other private schools. Norwood House Hotel and The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa offer leisure amenities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route provides an easy commute north and south of Aberdeen. Major shopping facilities are a short drive from the house, and available at the Bridge of Dee retail park.

Aberdeen city centre (5 miles)
Aberdeen International Airport (10 miles)
ABZ Business Park (10 miles)
Prime4 Business Park (4 miles)
Westhill Business park ( 6 miles)
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (5 miles)*
*Please note that all distances are approximate

Square Footage: 6,189 sq ft



Additional Info

Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Gas central heating. Fully double glazed. Underfloor heating in the kitchen. Fixed external lighting.

Miscellaneous: A private driveway shared with three other properties splits into separate individual driveways including the exclusive drive for Blair Devenick.

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.