Detached house for sale in Balcarres Terrace, Alford AB33

Rare opportunity. Superior property in private location.

Beautifully presented five bedroom family home.

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We are delighted to offer to the market this superior five bedroom detached family home within the award winning Silver Birches Development in the ever popular village of Alford. If you were to choose the most desirable location within the development then this would be it. Set at the end of a generous private driveway this very attractive property with a mixture of exterior brick and coloured cladding enjoys views of open green spaces and woodland. The current owners purchased from new and included several upgrades to the specification making this a very unique property of this design. It is beautifully finished and presented throughout and would satisfy any modern family's requirements. It benefits from gas central heating, double glazing, fibre broadband, single integral garage and generous fully enclosed gardens. We highly recommend early viewing of this one to avoid missing out on this excellent opportunity.

Location

Balcarres Terrace is part of the final phase and situated on the edge of the development. It enjoys a great deal of privacy and is within walking distance of the village and local schools. Alford is a superb community offering a wide range of local amenities including the modern community campus with nursery, primary and secondary school along with swimming pool, sports facilities and library. The wide range of local shops include post office, craft butcher, baker, pharmacy, hardware store and Coop supermarket. There is a medical centre, dental practice, gym and outdoor activities include 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling, country parks and dry ski centre. The various restaurants, cafes and takeaways cater for every taste and a warm welcome awaits you in this super village.

Accommodation

Entrance hall, lounge, kitchen/dining/family room, utility room, WC, master bedroom with en-suite, 4 further bedrooms and family bathroom.

Directions

Travelling from Aberdeen on the A944, continue through the village and out towards the Bridge of Alford. Take the first turning on the left to Community Campus and at the crossroads turn left. Take the next left into Baillie Drive and continue along until you see the entrance to Balcarres Terrace on your left.

Travel down towards the end of the road and you will see an opening on the left.

Entrance Hall (16' 4'' x 6' 10'' (4.99m x 2.08m))

This impressive modern home has a bright welcoming entrance hallway which gives access to all of the immaculate accommodation. The fully carpeted staircase white wooden balustrades leads to the upper floor where you will find five bedrooms and a family bathroom. There is a good sized single store cupboard and access to the garage. The fresh white decor is perfectly complimented by the Parque style Amtico flooring.

Lounge (16' 4'' x 11' 3'' (4.98m x 3.44m))

A very bright and sunny lounge situated at the front of the property with a large picture window which has fitted white American style blinds in white and enjoys open views of the woodland. This room is finished in fresh tones and fully carpeted to complement with a wall mounted TV point.

Kitchen/Dining/Family Room. (21' 5'' x 12' 8'' (6.54m x 3.86m))

One of the upgrades on the standard finish is this superb kitchen that is fitted with a wide range of wall and base units in a grey wood finish with attractive pale stone effect work surfaces and brick effect splash back tiling. The central island offers additional preparation space along with the perfect spot for informal dining. Integrated appliances include an AEG eye level fan oven, combi microwave, AEG induction hob with stainless steel extraction hood, fridge, freezer, wine chiller and dishwasher. The granite style sink & drainer has a chrome mixer tap and there is under unit lighting.
The dining/family area has ample space for large table and chairs along with casual seating. The double doors open onto the rear patio and garden, ideal for those warmer days. The Parque flooring continues and again finishes of the space beautifully.

Laundry Room (7' 1'' x 5' 10'' (2.16m x 1.79m))

Situated off the kitchen is the laundry room which has a dark grey wooden base unit and contrasting work surface, plumbing and housing for a free standing washing machine and a tumble dryer or an extra kitchen appliance, stainless steel sink and drainer. There is also ample space for outdoor wear storage. Exterior door to the side of the property and the Amtico flooring continues.

Cloakroom (5' 10'' x 4' 11'' (1.78m x 1.50m))

A useful downstairs cloakroom situated off the utility room and beautifully finished with a taupe gloss unit housing the rectangular wash hand basin with large mirror and push button WC. Fresh and light decor and the Amtico flooring continues.

Landing (15' 3'' x 5' 11'' (4.65m x 1.8m))

The fully carpeted bright landing gives access to all five bedrooms and the family bathroom, there is a single shelved linen cupboard and loft access is located here.

Master Bedroom (14' 10'' x 11' 3'' (4.51m x 3.44m))

A spacious and sunny master bedroom with a large picture window to the front of the property offering open views and a super walk in wardrobe with solid white doors providing ample hanging and shelved storage. If you require additional free standing furniture this room can easily accommodate it. Decorated in fresh white and fully carpeted.

En Suite (6' 9'' x 5' 1'' (2.06m x 1.56m))

Modern and well appointed en suite with a large aqua tiled enclosure with mains shower, soft taupe vanity units housing the rectangular wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC. There is a large wall mounted cabinet with mirrored doors perfect for product storage, a chrome ladder style heated towel rail and the flooring is finished off perfectly with a dark slate effect Amtico. The window offers natural light.

Bedroom 2 (12' 2'' x 9' 10'' (3.70m x 3.00m))

Another spacious double room at the front of the property which can accommodate a choice of free standing furniture and the natural daylight streams in through the large window. This room again has fresh white decor and is fully carpeted.

Bedroom 3 (10' 11'' x 9' 10'' (3.33m x 2.99m))

Another good sized double room overlooking the rear garden, decorated in fresh white and fully carpeted.

Bedroom 4 (10' 6'' x 9' 0'' (3.19m x 2.74m))

Bedroom four is another bright double room at the rear of the property, this space makes a great nursery or a guest bedroom. Fresh white tones and fully carpeted.

Bedroom 5 (10' 6'' x 7' 0'' (3.20m x 2.13m))

The last of the sleeping accommodation is bedroom five, currently being used as the perfect home office area/work from home space, enjoy peaceful views of the rear garden. Fresh white tones and fully carpeted.

Garage (16' 5'' x 8' 9'' (5.01m x 2.66m))

Single garage with an up and over door, the garage is fully lined, concrete floor, power and light. There is a separate door leading to the hallway and the boiler is located here.

Outside

The large lock block driveway provides parking for several cars, there is also further guest parking across from the property. To the front is an area of mature lawn which the property owns and a communal area that leads into the woodland. The gate to the side leads you to the large easily maintained rear garden, which is laid with a mature lawn and securely double fenced which is perfect for privacy, pets and a young family to keep safe. There is plenty of room for play equipment and there is a PVC shed to store outdoor toys, bikes and garden equipment. The slabbed seating area is perfect for alfresco dining there is also an outside tap and electric point.

Family Bathroom (9' 2'' x 5' 7'' (2.80m x 1.69m))

A well appointed and stylish family bathroom consisting of a bath with a hand held, mixer tap and finished with a tiled splash back, large mains enclosure with a modern designed tiling. The soft taupe unit houses the wash hand basin and concealed cistern WC. There is also a window making this bathroom lovely and bright and the flooring is finished in a slate style Amtico.