Property overview

We are pleased delighted to bring to the market this generously proportioned, two-bedroom, three public room, semi-detached granite-built property with additional attic room. Internally, the home offers well laid out and versatile accommodation, whilst the outside space offers a low maintenance garden to the front and a well-stocked and lovingly nurtured garden to the rear. The property also boasts an integral garage and off-street parking to the front.

4 Strachan Cottages is presented to the market in walk-in condition.  Decorated in neutral, calming tones throughout this delightful home is further enhanced by restored pitch pine internal doors and engineered ash wood flooring.

Enjoying a convenient location close to Tarland Primary School and other local amenities, viewing is essential to fully appreciate all that is on offer at this charming property.

Full Description

Enter the vestibule via the main front door. From the vestibule, a door connects to the main hallway with stairs to the attic room. The hallway leads to the lounge, two bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The lounge is a bright, cosy and inviting room featuring a large window to the front.  The room benefits from a recessed multi fuel stove set in an exposed granite fireplace with back boiler and wooden mantelpiece. From the lounge, a door connects to the dining kitchen at the rear.

The dining kitchen is a generously proportioned open plan room.  The kitchen is fitted with a range of solid wood base and wall units with complementing wooden work tops. Integrated appliances comprise of an induction hob with extractor fan above and an oven.  There is space for a free standing dishwasher which is to remain and is included, along with the free-standing fridge and freezer. The dining area offers ample space for the placement of a table and chairs and other items of free-standing furniture.

The utility room is conveniently located adjacent to and between the kitchen and integral garage, with fitted work top, there is space below for a free-standing washing machine and a tumble dryer. The utility room gives access to the partially floored attic where the hot water tank is located. From the utility room there is a door leading to the rear garden and another into the integral garage.

To the rear of the dining area is a striking sunroom. This is a versatile room which could be utilised in a variety of ways depending on the needs of the occupier, it is from here that there is further access to the rear garden.

There are two well-proportioned double bedrooms on the ground floor, one to the front and the other to the rear. Bedroom one offers fitted storage and both rooms have space for free standing furniture.

A family bathroom completes the accommodation, comprising a bath with shower above, wash hand basin, WC, and extractor fan.

Completing the interior is a spacious attic room which benefits from lots of natural light via five Velux windows, each with integrated Velux brand blackout blinds. The room features two fitted wardrobes, a recessed illuminated shelf, built in floor level shelving and eaves access.

Outside

To the front is a low maintenance garden with off street parking and integral garage to one side. The garage is served with power and lighting, and it houses the central heating boiler.

Accessible from the sunroom and the utility room, the rear garden is ideal for al-fresco dining and entertaining.  Enjoying a high degree of privacy, the fully enclosed rear garden has been lovingly nurtured and thoughtfully zoned. Features of the garden include lawn, well stocked flower and shrub borders, raised beds, vegetable beds and stone chip patio area. Steps from the lower level climb up to an area of lawn, the raised vegetable beds, workshop and store. The wooden workshop benefits from a fitted workbench, power and lighting. In addition, there is a spacious, secure wooden storage shed which is divided into separate areas making it ideal for a variety of storage needs including the oil tank.

Fixtures and fittings

All fitted floor coverings, all blinds (but no curtains) are included in the sale price along with the under counter fridge, the under-counter freezer and the dishwasher. 

Location

Tarland is an attractive rural village set within Deeside approximately 30 miles West of Aberdeen and only 6 miles from the larger settlement of Aboyne. The village is served by local shops and services including a Post Office, pharmacy and GP surgery. Tarland has pre-school nursery and primary school facilities. Aboyne Academy is the nearest secondary school. Many outdoor pursuit facilities are immediately available locally. These include a network of walking trails, a golf course and mountain biking at Tarland Trails. The Community Garden is only one example of the many volunteer led local initiatives run within the village.

Directions

From the direction of Aberdeen, continue along the B9119 to the village of Tarland. Take the second right into School Road, passing Tarland Primary School on the right hand side. Thereafter take the first right into Strachan Cottages. The property is located a short distance ahead on the right hand side as indicated by the Mackinnons For Sale sign.