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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · AB45 1BJ
Sold STCListed 264 days
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About
McEwan Fraser Legal is delighted to offer this Grade B-listed 5-bedroom traditional Georgian property.
The current owners, during their long tenure, have modernized, refurbished and upgraded to the highest of specifications, ensuring they retain a wealth of original features throughout the renovations such as sash and case windows, high ceilings, deep skirtings, pitch pine doors decorative cornicing, picture rails and eight original cast iron fireplaces with cast iron radiators in most rooms.
Bellevue House offers spacious and versatile living accommodations over four floors and is presented to the market in a fantastic walk-in condition.
Further benefitting from a multitude of stylish fittings and finishings, neutral decor, mainly secondary glazed windows, with gas central heating.
This substantial property with many potential opportunities will make a superb family home with room to grow, would also suit the extended family living, or has huge potential for business purposes, such as a lucrative holiday home/Airbnb.
Early viewing is a must, and is highly recommended; you will not be disappointed. The first floor comprises the lounge and kitchen/diner, both of which are generously sized rooms.
A sunroom, utility room and shower room can also be accessed from this floor. The second floor gives access to three double bedrooms, all boasting generous proportions, and a home office.
Completing the second floor is the family bathroom with roll roll-top bath and a separate shower cubicle.
Located on the Attic floor is the master suite, with views towards Duff House, Royal Golf Club and the Moray coast. Also located off the master is an en-suite bathroom and two walk-in wardrobes.
The property enjoys extensive views from the first, second and attic floors, including sea views, Duff House and Duff House Royal Golf Course.
Descending the stairs to the half landing, you will find a further WC and shower room.
The ground floor would be perfectly suited for visiting guests or as a working from home space as it enjoys its kitchenette, multiple storage rooms/workshop, utility, dining area, shower room and bedroom five currently being utilized as a home gym.
There are 2 wood burning stoves (one on the lower level and one in the family room/kitchen) Externally, the home boasts a prominent position within the street and enjoys an original wrap-around balcony, offering a sense of grandeur every time you enter.
Remote-controlled gates give access to the driveway with space for several cars and a detached single garage. The garden grounds feature mature trees, fruit trees, ornamental plants and bushes.
A high boundary wall creates a high degree of privacy, the garden provides a secure environment for children and pets alike, plenty of outdoor storage and is perfect for some alfresco dining, entertaining and enjoying the sun.
Full planning permission (Ref: Aberdeenshire Council, APP/2024/0344 20/05/2024) has been granted to build a four-bedroom detached home at the bottom of the garden, which will be accessed from 'Sandyhill Road'.
Extras: Items included in the sale will be all carpets, floor coverings, curtains, blinds, light fittings, some shades, two Range cookers, two washing machines, two dishwashers, a tumble dryer and two fridge freezers.
One large set of drawers and two free-standing wardrobes will also remain.
Electricity Supply: Octopus Energy Water Supply: Scottish Water Sewerage: Scottish Water Broadband / Mobile Coverage: BT, Partial 5G Coverage
Value & comps
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