Cottage for sale in Laurencekirk AB30

A country treat - idyllic modernised 2 bedroom detached period cottage Set in a super semi-rural location with stunning countryside views. Known as Carpenters Cottage, built in the early 1900’s it oozes character and charm with 2 double bedrooms, lounge, dining room, modern kitchen and shower room, great garden grounds with outbuildings and two private gated driveways. It is perfect for keen gardeners and country lovers. Early viewing is highly encouraged!

Viewing Arrangements: Please request directly online or contact Yopa on Alternatively you can call the local Yopa agents on Home Report Valuation £255,000: Download the report directly from the Yopa advert at Property Search - Laurencekirk. Or copy and paste the link below to your browser to request the report. Alternatively, you can call Aberdeenshire Council Tax Band: A

EPC Band: E

Tenure: Freehold

more about the property...

Entering into the bright hallway with attractive herringbone style wooden flooring that seamlessly flows throughout the hallway space. It offers two convenient double cloaks storage cupboards. Under the window there is built in seating cleverly designed for storing shoes beneath and to the side. A ceiling hatch gives access to the floored and lit loft space.

This home benefits from double glazing and oil central heating with feature radiators throughout. All fitted floorings, light fittings, blinds and integrated appliances as stated below will remain as part of the sale.

Through and to your left, you’ll find two oak doors each to the two double bedrooms both are carpeted rooms with neutral décor and offer ample space for bedroom furnishings.

Through to the right is a half glass oak door into the striking dining room with hi-gloss walnut style flooring and attractive panelled walls with front facing window soaking up the view over Laurencekirk to the Garvock Hill. A feature of this room is an original open fireplace with wooden surround and stone hearth. To the right of the fireplace is a shallow shelved storage cupboard also housing the electrics. Oak and glass doors lead from here into the kitchen and to the lounge.

The delightful front and rear facing lounge has full height glass doors leading out to the front garden and the views are just stunning. Also looking out to the rear is a very pleasant countryside outlook. Open the doors on a sunny day and bring the outside in, or cosy in on a winter’s night lighting the multi-fuel stove positioned on a stone hearth and beneath a wooden mantel, it’s a great feature of the room. At the side recess is wooden wall shelving with storage unit below.

Back through the dining room into the beautiful modernised kitchen, it’s a contemporary space equipped with a sleek pale blue design, complete with an array of base and wall units with display cabinet, coordinated granite work surfaces incorporating an inset ceramic sink with copper style mixer tap. Appliances include integrated electric oven, microwave, a ceramic hob with extractor hood above, a fridge freezer, dishwasher, and a washing machine. As you enter from the dining room there is a useful shelved linen storage cupboard and the herring bone style wooden flooring extends through into the shower room also. A rear window and door leads to the back garden from here.

Next is the rear facing shower room boasting a modern design, featuring a hand wash basin with storage drawers below and a wall mirrored cabinet above, toilet and a spacious walk-in shower cubicle housing a mains power shower with twin heads and attractive quality Porcelanosa tiling to the shower area.

Externally

The exterior boasts a hardcore gated driveway for two cars to park at the front with a generous size enclosed front lawn area sweeping around the side of the cottage to the sizeable enclosed rear garden bordered by a selection of trees and shrubs. A further hardcore gated driveway at the back offers off street parking for at least 2-3 vehicles.

Connected to the side of the house at the rear are two outbuildings offering storage for garden equipment and one houses the oil tank. The oil boiler is located at the rear of the building.

The front garden features a charming hardcore patio space as you step out of the lounge. The inspiring views enhance the appeal of the mainly lawned and enclosed garden area, creating a wonderful outdoor setting.

Room sizes

Dining Room: 12’11 x 16’6 (3.93m x 5.02m)

Lounge: 23’9 x 16’ (7.23m x 4.87m)

Kitchen: 12’11 x 11’2 (3.93m x 3.40m) at widest points

Shower Room: 9’ x 5’7 (2.79m x 1.70m)

Bedroom 1: 10’11 x 16’ (3.32m x 4.87m)

Bedroom 2: 8’9 x 12’ (2.66m x 3.65m)

amenities & transport links

Laurencekirk which is only a short 5 minute’ drive away, is a small town in the valley between the Hill of Garvock and the Cairn O’ Mount. This small town has a range of shops, restaurants, a medical practice and other amenities plus two public parks both with children’s play areas. In addition, the memorial park houses a bowling green and a skateboard facility.

Laurencekirk Primary school was built in 1999 and Mearns Academy which is the senior school was completed in 2014 includes the Mearns Campus housing the Community Centre, Library, Fitness Suite, and Police Station. School bus service is provided for the children at West Cairnbeg.

Laurencekirk also benefits from a central train station with trains travelling North and South on the East Coast railway line making this a great base for commuters to Aberdeen or Dundee easily.

The A90 Aberdeen/ Dundee dual carriageway is in easy reach of both cities and airports in around 45-minutes’ drive time from West Cairnbeg.

This is a dream home for those wanting the country life. Request your viewing now!

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