11 Carnegie Crescent, Aberdeen, AB15

A stunning, architect-designed contemporary home over three floors. An internal and discreet Otis lift servicing all floors

Description

11 Carnegie Crescent was built in 2013 on an ideal slightly sloping corner site to an exceptionally high standard. Spanning three floors including a superb garden level to take advantage of the slope, there is a lift servicing all levels. The property is characterised by a wonderful theme of bringing the outdoors in, with an abundance of patio doors with garden, terrace and courtyard access. An outstanding specification includes limed oak timber finishes to internal doors, skirting boards and door facings. Centre stage is the stunning sweeping staircase manufactured by long-established firm, Sturrocks Joinery. To enhance the contemporary look, furniture pieces were crafted by Lawrence McIntosh in Edinburgh. Luxury sanitaryware was supplied and fitted by Laings of Inverurie. Focal points are the fireplaces in the reception hallway, sitting room and lounge, featuring limestone mantelpieces and hearths. The exquisite, bespoke dining kitchen was designed and made by Aberdeenshire firm, Datum 2. Appliance brands include Fisher and Paykel, Miele, Quooker and Neff.

This superb home begins with the extra wide vestibule opening into the reception hallway with cloakroom. Patio doors open onto the terrace which is a delightful alfresco spot. The reception and circulation space is superb. French doors open into the elegant sitting room with lovely corner turret window, while the rear lounge is informal and cosy and has a Juliet style balcony, it could also become a further bedroom. Sleek hand-crafted furniture conceals an extensive drinks cabinet and storage space. A guest bedroom with en suite shower room completes the ground floor. A statement piece is the sweeping staircase which accesses all floors. The garden level provides a very stylish, contemporary, open plan space. A striking island divides the dining kitchen from a sitting area and opposite is the dining room leading to the lounge. In addition to the showpiece kitchen is a prepping kitchen and for everyday domestic tasks there is a utility room. Spacious is the integral garage with a workshop and boot room. An extensive home office leads into the garden room with outside access. The first floor level has a fantastic principal bedroom suite with identical en suite shower rooms with wet room style showers and two separate dressing rooms. A corridor leads to Bedroom three with an adjacent bathroom and could be closed off further if more privacy was required.

Outer boundaries are enclosed by pointed stone walls and concrete block walls. A front tarmacadam driveway provides turning and parking for numerous vehicles. A charming enclosed and landscaped courtyard is finished in composite decking and artificial grass for low maintenance. The rear terrace opening from the main ground floor of the house is the perfect spot for alfresco entertaining and relaxation. This garden area is enclosed by contemporary glazed panels.

Garage:
Integral double car garage.

Location

Carnegie Crescent lies west of Aberdeen city centre in a quiet residential neighbourhood. The wide tree-lined street is home to a range of fine detached properties.
Aberdeen is home to two universities: Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University. Cultural facilities include a recently extended and refurbished art gallery, the Maritime Museum, a concert hall, theatre and P & J Live. Aberdeen Beach can be found a short distance from Aberdeen city centre and the area is also where Pittodrie Stadium is located, which is home to Aberdeen Football Club, affectionally known as The Dons. The new AWPR bypass ensures easy access to the north and south of the city. Aberdeen International Airport is 6 miles away and there is a mainline east coast train service with frequent journeys to London King’s Cross and rail links further north to Inverness and south to Gleneagles and Edinburgh. Private schools include Robert Gordon’s College, Albyn School, St Margaret’s (girls) and the International School of Aberdeen (2 miles). Gordonstoun (70 miles) is a co-educational private school for boarding and day pupils for children between the ages of 8 & 18.

Aberdeenshire is one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse counties and extends from the North Sea coastline inland to the Cairngorm mountains which rise majestically to the west. Rich in historic castles and boasting fertile farmland, the Aberdeenshire area is renowned for producing the malting barley which supplies the many whisky distilleries in the region.

Deeside, through which the River Dee flows, attracts visitors from far and wide. Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852. There is a wealth of sport on offer for which Scotland is famed: salmon fishing on the rivers Dee, Don and Deveron, pheasant and partridge shooting on many of the low ground estates, red and roe deer stalking and the opportunity for grouse on the rolling heath hills. The area boasts numerous golf courses. To the east lie Royal Aberdeen and Trump International, both well regarded links courses.

The Cairngorms National Park known as a stronghold for many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna is situated some 53 miles to the west of the property and offers a wide range of outdoor activities including hill walking, skiing, mountain biking and wildlife spotting. The steeper mountains at The Lecht (49 miles), Glenshee (60 miles) and Aviemore (91 miles) offer skiing when winter conditions are suitable and endless walking challenges throughout the year.*

*All distances are approximate.

Square Footage: 6,394 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas central heating. This is supplemented by a Daikin air source heating/air conditioning installation. The central heating is supplied via a high efficiency natural gas fired boiler which supplies the underfloor heating circuit and if required the hot water tank. Underfloor heating runs at a lower temperature and is economical to operate as such. Each area has individual thermostats to regulate and control the various rooms. Daikin air conditioning services a variety of rooms. LightwaveRF smart lighting . Hot water is also supplemented by an array of solar pipes on the garage roof. Hot Water is fed from a mains pressure unvented hot water tank. The hot water tank is a dual coil unit fed from roof mounted solar panels and also a flow and return from the heating boiler. The hot water has a return circulation, limiting water waste and resulting in a shorter waiting period for delivery of hot water. The windows throughout are of a white aluminium double glazed type. Fascias and soffits externally are finished in pvc. Intruder alarm by R G Fire and Security. Video door entry by Videx. CCTV security covering perimeter by Eskimo Intelligent Solutions.

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.