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A rare opportunity to own this classical character 4 bedroom house set in tranquil surroundings with stunning views. A stunning spacious family home including a large detached double garage, with potential for conversion into multi-generation living and / or holiday let. 1 Mill of Forest Road is located on the outskirts of Stonehaven a popular harbour town which is situated on the on the north east coast just south of Aberdeen, with easy access to all outdoor pursuits and leisure activities, including hill walking, cycling, golfing, tennis and fishing. Stonehaven also offers easy access to a full array of local amenities and shops as well as excellent commuting links to Aberdeen to the north and Dundee onwards all the way to London by train and road.
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John Mair & RE/MAX Coast and Country are delighted to present to market this unique and extremely spacious three public/four bedroomed semi-detached family home with a detached double garage. The property offers scope for conversion to holiday let AirBnB if desired. Enjoying a prime position within Stonehaven. 1 Mill of Forrest Road is entered by the front porch via a very impressive courtyard style stone chip driveway with evergreen Ivey clad external walls. The rear vestibule/reception hall gives access to the kitchen and principal rooms on the ground floor. The dual-aspect dining room with feature period windows with shutters and ornate panelled walls has charming views out to the gardens and beyond. The imposing central reception hall has Original features immediately on display including deep skirting boards, ornate coving and a traditional style staircase leading to the first floor landing with original oak detailed cupboards underneath. Formal living accommodation on either side of the reception hall presents spacious, light filled rooms sympathetically restored retaining exquisite original features, ranging from ornate cornices, architraves, high ceiling heights, period fireplaces and sash windows framed by stone mullions.
Early viewing is essential to appreciate this unique period property.

Location:
Stonehaven is an attractive seaside town lying approximately 15 miles south of Aberdeen which boasts a picturesque working harbour and the famous ‘Auld Toon’ harbour area. Aberdeen is easily accessible by either road or rail. There are many amenities within the town itself including an 18 hole cliff top golf course, indoor and outdoor swimming pools and other leisure facilities and clubs. Primary schooling is available at three local primary schools, while secondary education is catered for at Mackie Academy.

Directions:
From the direction of Aberdeen travel South on the A92 Dual Carriageway taking the third entrance into Stonehaven. Travel ahead and turn right at the traffic lights under the railway bridge. Continue along this road for some time and round the bend, the property is located on the left hand side past the Carronhill school.

Lower level
Foyer/ Entrance Hall:  1.70m x 2.00m & 5.10m x 2.20m approx.
The entrance door with stained glass panels to each side leads into the magnificent hallway. The double height hallway incorporates many traditional features including ornate cornices, architraves, high ceiling heights, Ornate ceiling light fittings. Traditional cast iron radiators, Solid wood wall panels with heritage wall paper. A turned semi carpeted staircase leads to the first floor landing area with Velux window which fills the hallway with natural light. Access to the lounge, dining kitchen, kitchen cloaks/w.c. Under stairs cupboard. Deep skirting boards. Ornate coving Oxford Herringbone vintage oak flooring.

Lounge/Living room: 5.60m x 5.00m & 5.60m x 2.90m approx..
This traditional and spacious room with ornate panelled walls has a fully carpeted floor, sash windows on two aspects of the room set within stone mullioned surrounds, all with working shutters. This room has period features to the ceiling and walls, traditionally styled cast iron radiators and a stunning hand carved oak mantle fireplace with stone fire surround and an inset wood burning stove, which sits on a stone hearth. Deep skirting boards. Ornate coving Ornate ceiling light fittings. TV inbuilt above the wooden mantle and telephone connections. Wall lighting. Smoke detector.

Dining/Family Room: 3.60m x 5.10m approx..
Currently a formal dining room, however, could be used as a family room. Continuing with traditional features, the room has imposing double doors leading from the hallway, the dining room also gives access to the kitchen. This is a large bright room which enjoys dual aspect with feature period windows with shutters and ornate panelled walls, it has charming views out to the gardens and beyond. The room has period features to the ceiling and walls,  Of particular note is the working cast iron fireplace with flagstone hearth located in the corner of the room. Double glass panelled doors to the kitchen. Traditionally styled cast iron radiators. Deep skirting boards. Ornate coving. Ornate ceiling light fittings. Oxford Herringbone Vintage Oak flooring.

Kitchen:  3.40m x 4.00m approx.
Upgraded to the highest standard by the present owners the shaker style kitchen is. very attractive with solid wood flooring, the kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of matching base and wall units, with feature hand made cabinets either side of the range and solid oak worktops. High quality integrated appliances consisting of "Rangemaster" 5 burner gar hob and fish burner with extractor hood above and double electric oven grill. Single bowl stainless steel sink with monobloc Qooker tap. Completing the appliances are the freestanding "Samsung" American-Style smart fridge freezer along with "Neff" dishwasher. Open doorway leading to the utility/rear vestibule.
 
Vestibule/Utility Room: 3.20m x 2460m approx.
Conveniently located next to the kitchen this spacious dual aspect utility room leads out to the front garden and main entrance. Belfast sink with single drainer. Matching Shaker style  base and wall units. Solid oak worktops. Plumbed for automatic washing machine and space for tumble dryer. The room also functions as a rear vestibule/boot room with seating and plenty of room for coats, jackets and shoe etc. Recessed ceiling spotlights. Terracotta floor tiles. Wall-mounted central heating radiator. Smoke detector 

Cloakroom/W.C: 1.30m x 1.90m  approx. 
Conveniently located at the end of the main hallway, this stylish fully tiled cloakroom has a white 2 piece suite comprising of a Villeroy and Boch Avento Compact wall mounted handwash basin, closed coupled w.c. Vanity mirror above the wash hand basin. Built in storage cupboard. Oxford Herringbone vintage oak flooring. Solid oak door. Ceiling light fitting. Smoke detector.

Upper Floor:
Upper Hallway and landing: - 2.80m x 1.90m  approx.
A turned semi carpeted staircase leads with period banister to the first floor landing area with Velux window which fills the hallway with natural light. Solid oak doors provide access to the master bedroom, 2 further bedrooms, the main family bathroom and door to the attic bedroom. Ornate cornices, architraves, vaulted ceiling heights. Ornate ceiling light fittings. Solid wood wall panels with heritage wall paper. Traditionally styled cast iron radiators. Deep skirting boards Smoke detector.

Master Bedroom: 4.40m x 5.70m & 4.40m x 5.50m approx.. 
Quite spectacular and in keeping with the rest of the property, this very large dual aspect master bedroom has many period features, two full height sash windows to the side and rear of the property with working shutters. A very unique dome shaped ceiling. Ornate ceiling light fittings. Heritage wall paper. Traditionally styled cast iron radiators. Deep skirting boards. Whilst the feature working cast iron is the focal point of the room a with flagstone hearth with hand carved wood mantle. The room is fully carpeted. Full length curtains with curtain poles. Looking out to magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding country side, the room offers an abundance of space for freestanding bedroom furniture.

Family bath/shower room:  2.00m x 3.80m & 1.0m x 1.0m approx.   
Upgraded and spacious, fitted with a matching period 3 piece white suite comprising: high Level traditional wc ceramic pan and cistern. Traditional Shower Bath suite with roll top and ball claw legs. Traditional Bath Shower Mixer in Chrome. Villeroy and Boch Avento wall mounted twin wash handwash basin unit with traditional chrome mixer taps and mirrored vanity unit above providing ample storage. Ornate ceiling light fittings. Solid wood wall panels. Traditionally styled cast iron radiators. Deep skirting boards. Full height sash window, semi opaque. Solid wood flooring. Smoke detector.
A very unique shower cubicle lined with contrasting ceramic tiles and etched glass privacy door. Recessed seating area with traditional thermostatic mixer shower system. Ceramic floor tiles.  

Bedroom 2:  3.20m x 5.10m approx.
This good sized double bedroom has plenty of room for freestanding bedroom furniture. Full height sash window overlooking the rear gardens. Ornate cornices Ornate ceiling rose. Light fitting. Traditionally styled cast iron radiators. Deep skirting boards. Fully carpeted. 

Bedroom 3/Home office: 3.20m x 3.90m approx.
This versatile room, presently used an office is ideal for home working or could be utilised as a guest room with plenty of room for office or bedroom furniture. Full height sash window to the side overlooking the paved patio and gardens. Ornate cornices Ornate ceiling rose. Light fitting. Traditionally styled cast iron radiators. Deep skirting boards. Fully carpeted. 

Attic Floor:
Bedroom 4: 4.80m x 3.50m approx. 
Accessed via a semi glazed panel door on a raised level in the upper hallway
next to the master bedroom, the fully carpeted turned staircase with ornate wooden balustrades leads to the attic bedroom. A bright and airy room with Velux window with ample space for free standing bedroom furniture. There a 2 built in storage cupboards. Fully carpeted.

Outside: 
1 Mill of Forrest Road is entered via a very impressive courtyard style stone chip driveway, with wrought iron fenced walls and imposing stone pillars which offers plenty off road parking. There are two sets of timber doors that open into the oversized double garage which has power, lighting and windows to two elevations. The front grounds are laid to lawn and have established surrounding flower borders which are enclosed within a stone walled boundary and an ornate wooden fencing separating the front from the rear gardens.

The rear garden is set within a tree lined boundary surrounding the property and is mainly laid to lawn. The mature garden has tall hedging and trees providing privacy and creating a south facing suntrap. A flagged pathway gives access to the rear of the property with an elevated stone paved patio with ornate stone balustrades ideal for outside entertaining.

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
 

Tenure: Freehold