Detached house for sale in Ballater, Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire AB35

McEwan Fraser Legal are delighted to offer to the market this fantastic 4-bedroom detached architecturally designed home. Individually constructed in 1987 with a south-facing aspect with uninterrupted views across the open countryside to the River Dee and the mountains. The current family owners during their tenure have continuously upgraded and modernised when and where necessary regardless of cost. Recent upgrades include extensive external roof works, two new woodburning stoves, with all south-facing windows and patio doors being replaced.

The generous accommodation with an abundance of charm and character over two levels provides a versatile modern-day family living. An ideal family home with room to grow would also suit the extended family or for those wishing to enjoy rural living in one of Scotlands’ most desirable areas. An absolute must-view to fully appreciate the property its location and its views.

The entrance vestibule with double cupboard opens into the spacious reception hallway which gives access to all ground floor accomodation. The dining kitchen is fitted with multiple wall and base-mounted units with integrated and stand-alone appliances, an open archway from the kitchen leads into the family room with a woodburning stove and patio doors to the garden. The bright and spacious lounge has spectacular views from a huge picture window and patio doors that flood this room with natural light, a woodburning stove adds that touch of grandeur. The master bedroom with triple mirrored wardrobes has patio doors to the garden and has an en-suite shower room. The spacious formal dining room opens to a home office /study, with further accomodation on the ground floor that includes a utility room, a guest WC, and an internal wood store.

A carpeted staircase with a wooden balustrade with skylight above leads to the first floor where you have three south-facing double bedrooms with the central bedroom having sliding patio doors opening onto a large covered balcony, with uninterrupted panoramic views of the gardens and across to the mountains. A three-piece family bathroom completes the accomodation. In addition, there are multiple cupboards on both floors.

A private hedge-lined driveway leads to the property where there is ample parking. The mature south-facing gardens have been landscaped with areas of lawn and borders that are awash with colour throughout the year from various types of shrubs, plants and seasonal flowers. A serpentine path leads around the garden where you have a choice of seating areas to enjoy some alfresco dining and entertaining. A stone footpath leads down to the duck pond which is frequented by the local wildlife, including rare water voles, ducks and ducklings, coots, herons, frogs and fish. There are apple and plum trees with a productive large fruit cage with raspberry, blackberry and gooseberry bushes. The greenhouse and garden sheds complete the garden and will remain.

The integral double garage has power and light, a window and an electric door. The property has mains electric, private water, lpg central heating and drainage to a septic tank and soakaway.

By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on Aberdeenshire McEwan Fraser Legal are open 7 days a week: 8am - Midnight Monday to Friday & 9am - 10pm Saturday & Sunday to book your viewing appointment.