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Map4 bedroom detached house
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Detached house
4 beds
3 baths
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Features and description
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- Traditional yet fully refurbished and extended cottage
- Hugely energy efficient
- Designed by award winning architect, Annie Kenyon architects
- Luxury kitchen and shower rooms
- EPC Rating = B
Detached entirely refurbished home by an award winning architect providing a turn key opportunity.
Description
Brae Cottage was originally built as a cottage, but behind the charming traditional stone-built façade the property has been completely refurbished to provide modern and tastefully presented living accommodation of the highest quality. The house benefits from good levels of natural light and peaceful views over the front garden which has been thoughtfully landscaped in keeping with the surrounding area. This attractive property offers the discerning purchaser the opportunity to purchase a traditional cottage which has been sympathetically refurbished to create a successful union between traditional and modern styles.
Dating back about 130 years when the property began life as a coach house and extended several times in the past, the most significant refurbishment has been undertaken by the current owners two years ago. The award-winning Annie Kenyon Architects practice was commissioned to retain the shell of the property and completely refurbish the interior. Both time and expense have been lavished on Brae Cottage to create the utterly stunning energy efficient home of today that is fully aligned with the government future energy transition direction. Work included damp proofing, timber treatment, re-wiring, re-plumbing, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and double glazing. The heating system is state of the art with a Scandinavian 24 volt plasma mat low energy electric underfloor heating with individual room thermostats. The main roof is mostly of a pitched design and clad with slate and Sarnafil which has a 25 year guarantee. The kitchen and shower rooms are from a luxury range by Laings of Inverurie. Flooring throughout is a combination of porcelain floor tiles and engineered wood.
A timber extension with a wooden door from a gravelled parking area opens to a vestibule with door to the stylish sitting room with a tiled floor. A focal point is the Dik Geurts wood burning stove and there is door access to the rear porch. From here the informal snug brings the outdoors in with double opening doors to a gravelled seating area. A feature of the room is the exposed stone wall. Also from here access is gained to the stunning open plan, luxury dining kitchen/dining room and family room. The family room has a Dik Geurts multi-fuel stove and picture windows which overlook the garden and give access to a paved patio area. The dining area has the original fireplace and ample space for both informal and casual dining while being in the heart of this wonderful home. The fully fitted and tiled Laing’s kitchen has a built-in sink, wine chiller, and a fully electric AGA in the contemporary Pewter shade which has the ability to be zoned. There is a separate module with a warming plate, integrated extra capacity Gaggenau refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. A concrete finish central island unit has electric power points and fitted drawers with a silestone worktop. Everyday domestic tasks are catered for in the utility room which has wooden worktops and plumbing for a sink and washing machine, hot water tank and a partially glazed door to the garden. Also off the entrance vestibule is bedroom one with a useful walk in dressing room and fitted shelving. A fully tiled shower room has Roca fittings, large walk in shower with waterfall shower, Duravit wash basin, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.
From the inner hallway a carpeted and turned staircase leads to the first floor. A front and rear double bedroom is serviced with a fully tiled shower room with Duravit wash basin, large walk in shower with waterfall shower and a heated towel rail. With a front facing aspect is the principal bedroom. The fully tiled en suite shower room again has a large walk in shower with waterfall shower and Duravit twin wash basins. Used for home working is the office with Velux windows and ample storage.
The property benefits from garden grounds to the front, side and rear that are bounded by masonry walls and timber fencing. There is vehicular car parking at the front, with planning permission for a car port. The rear garden is tiered with the upper section having a patio and the lower section predominantly laid in grass along with some rockery areas. Large walkway areas are covered in gravel and there is wooden fencing and raised vegetable beds. There is a timber log store.
Location
The property is located on a private access road that provide direct access to local heritage path ways and the Queens loch.
Aboyne lies just 32 miles from the centre of Aberdeen. The international airport provides excellent transport links by air to London and other UK and European cities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has greatly improved travel in and around Aberdeen, with a quicker and more direct route south. There are regular rail services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper service. Aberdeen provides all the services expected of a major city, including business and leisure facilities, theatres, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon’s College, St Margaret’s and Albyn, as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and several colleges of further education.
Square Footage: 2,465 sq ft
Directions
Following the A93 North Deeside Road from Aberdeen to Aboyne, continue on to Huntly Road and at the traffic lights, turn left on to Bridgeview Road. After crossing the bridge turn left and then take the first turning on the right, marked Private Road. Brae Cottage is found on the right after approx ¼ mile.
Description
Brae Cottage was originally built as a cottage, but behind the charming traditional stone-built façade the property has been completely refurbished to provide modern and tastefully presented living accommodation of the highest quality. The house benefits from good levels of natural light and peaceful views over the front garden which has been thoughtfully landscaped in keeping with the surrounding area. This attractive property offers the discerning purchaser the opportunity to purchase a traditional cottage which has been sympathetically refurbished to create a successful union between traditional and modern styles.
Dating back about 130 years when the property began life as a coach house and extended several times in the past, the most significant refurbishment has been undertaken by the current owners two years ago. The award-winning Annie Kenyon Architects practice was commissioned to retain the shell of the property and completely refurbish the interior. Both time and expense have been lavished on Brae Cottage to create the utterly stunning energy efficient home of today that is fully aligned with the government future energy transition direction. Work included damp proofing, timber treatment, re-wiring, re-plumbing, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and double glazing. The heating system is state of the art with a Scandinavian 24 volt plasma mat low energy electric underfloor heating with individual room thermostats. The main roof is mostly of a pitched design and clad with slate and Sarnafil which has a 25 year guarantee. The kitchen and shower rooms are from a luxury range by Laings of Inverurie. Flooring throughout is a combination of porcelain floor tiles and engineered wood.
A timber extension with a wooden door from a gravelled parking area opens to a vestibule with door to the stylish sitting room with a tiled floor. A focal point is the Dik Geurts wood burning stove and there is door access to the rear porch. From here the informal snug brings the outdoors in with double opening doors to a gravelled seating area. A feature of the room is the exposed stone wall. Also from here access is gained to the stunning open plan, luxury dining kitchen/dining room and family room. The family room has a Dik Geurts multi-fuel stove and picture windows which overlook the garden and give access to a paved patio area. The dining area has the original fireplace and ample space for both informal and casual dining while being in the heart of this wonderful home. The fully fitted and tiled Laing’s kitchen has a built-in sink, wine chiller, and a fully electric AGA in the contemporary Pewter shade which has the ability to be zoned. There is a separate module with a warming plate, integrated extra capacity Gaggenau refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher. A concrete finish central island unit has electric power points and fitted drawers with a silestone worktop. Everyday domestic tasks are catered for in the utility room which has wooden worktops and plumbing for a sink and washing machine, hot water tank and a partially glazed door to the garden. Also off the entrance vestibule is bedroom one with a useful walk in dressing room and fitted shelving. A fully tiled shower room has Roca fittings, large walk in shower with waterfall shower, Duravit wash basin, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.
From the inner hallway a carpeted and turned staircase leads to the first floor. A front and rear double bedroom is serviced with a fully tiled shower room with Duravit wash basin, large walk in shower with waterfall shower and a heated towel rail. With a front facing aspect is the principal bedroom. The fully tiled en suite shower room again has a large walk in shower with waterfall shower and Duravit twin wash basins. Used for home working is the office with Velux windows and ample storage.
The property benefits from garden grounds to the front, side and rear that are bounded by masonry walls and timber fencing. There is vehicular car parking at the front, with planning permission for a car port. The rear garden is tiered with the upper section having a patio and the lower section predominantly laid in grass along with some rockery areas. Large walkway areas are covered in gravel and there is wooden fencing and raised vegetable beds. There is a timber log store.
Location
The property is located on a private access road that provide direct access to local heritage path ways and the Queens loch.
Aboyne lies just 32 miles from the centre of Aberdeen. The international airport provides excellent transport links by air to London and other UK and European cities. The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has greatly improved travel in and around Aberdeen, with a quicker and more direct route south. There are regular rail services from Aberdeen, including a sleeper service. Aberdeen provides all the services expected of a major city, including business and leisure facilities, theatres, restaurants and a wide range of shopping. There is private schooling in Aberdeen including Robert Gordon’s College, St Margaret’s and Albyn, as well as the International School at Pitfodels. There are two universities and several colleges of further education.
Square Footage: 2,465 sq ft
Directions
Following the A93 North Deeside Road from Aberdeen to Aboyne, continue on to Huntly Road and at the traffic lights, turn left on to Bridgeview Road. After crossing the bridge turn left and then take the first turning on the right, marked Private Road. Brae Cottage is found on the right after approx ¼ mile.
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