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Listing removedReduced £10k (−5.7%) on 23 JulListed 181 days
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About
We are delighted to offer to the market this excellent detached two bedroom bungalow in the ever popular and welcoming village of Alford.
It benefits from electric heating and double glazing, along with a single garage. It also has the option to convert the attic space to create more accommodation, with Velux windows already in place.
This property would be perfect for first time buyers, young families or those looking to downsize to a village location. We highly recommend early viewing of this one.
Accommodation Vestibule, lounge, dining kitchen, two bedrooms and shower room.
Location David McLean Drive is a very quiet and well established residential street within walking distance of the village centre, parks and community campus.
Alford is a thriving village enjoying a host of excellent amenities including a Community Campus providing a nursery, primary and secondary schooling, swimming pool and community library.
Additional recreation activities include a golf course, tennis, bowling, a dry ski slope and the renowned Haughton Country Park.
The village maintains a good range of shops including butchers, baker, post office, diy centre, garden centre and Coop supermarket. There is also a great selection of cafes, restaurants and takeaways.
It is well placed for access to the Lecht ski resort as well as being within easy commuting distance of Westhill, Aberdeen, Dyce and Inverurie.
Directions Travelling from Aberdeen on the A944, on entering the village, continue along the main street, passing the Haughton Arms Hotel on the left.
Take the fourth turning on the left into David McLean Drive and the property is further along on the right hand side where the you will see the re/max sign.
Vestibule (1.46m x 1.45m) A bright entrance feature glazed wall and door, giving access to the lounge. Fitted storage cupboard and fitted carpet.
Lounge (4.77m x 3.94m) A spacious reception room with an attractive bay window with deep sill to the front allowing ample natural light. Fully fitted carpet.
Kitchen Fitted with a wide range of wall and base units in white with contrasting work surface and composite sink and splash back tiling.
Integrated appliances include a fan oven with a ceramic hob and extraction hood. Space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and table chairs for dining. Tile effect vinyl floor covering.
Hallway Frost glazed door gives access to the sleeping accommodation and the shower room, fitted cupboard with the hot water cylinder and there is access to the loft.
Bedroom 1 A good sized double bedroom that enjoys views of the rear garden and benefits from fitted wardrobe with mirrored doors and a single shelved cupboard.
Bedroom 2 Another double bedroom to the front with a fitted wardrobe and fully fitted carpet.
Shower Room (2.01m x 1.68m) A modern shower room with a large walk in enclosure and mains shower, white wash hand basin and WC. Finished with a partial wet wall and contrasting tile effect flooring.
Garage (5.54m x 2.69m) Single garage with an up and over door, power and light, there is also a single door to the rear garden Loft Space The loft space has large Velux windows and is designed to provide upper accommodation.
Rear Garden An easily maintained rear garden with a mature lawn. Front Garden To the front is a well established garden with mature lawn, complimented with mature shrubs and trees.
Value & comps
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