Property overview

Located within a quiet residential cul-de-sac in the thriving and picturesque village of Ballater on Royal Deeside, this attractive three-bedroom semi-detached home offers generous and versatile family accommodation, enjoying an enviable corner plot, complemented by a secure, partially walled garden. The property provides well-proportioned living accommodation throughout, with the added benefit of a spacious double bedroom on the ground floor, offering excellent flexibility for families, guests or those seeking single-level living. The upper floor features two further generous double bedrooms, both of which benefit from en-suite facilities, providing an excellent degree of comfort, privacy and convenience.

Ideally situated within easy reach of the wide range of amenities Ballater has to offer, this bright and spacious home provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle within a welcoming and vibrant village community. With its appealing location, versatile accommodation and attractive outdoor space, the property is sure to appeal to a wide range of buyers.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous accommodation this property has to offer.

Full Description

Enter the property through a privacy glazed door and side panel into the welcoming vestibule, with a further glazed door leading into the bright and spacious L-shaped hallway, providing access to the ground floor accommodation. The hallway benefits from two useful built-in cupboards, both fitted with shelving and hanging rails, while a further cupboard houses the water tank.

The lounge is a bright and generously proportioned room, featuring a picture window overlooking the front garden, allowing plenty of natural light to flood the space. A charming focal point is the fireplace with marble hearth and a wooden surround, currently housing an electric fire. Fitted with a carpet, spotlights and wall lights, the open-riser, carpeted staircase ascends to the first floor.

The dining room is another spacious area providing ample room for formal dining furniture making this an ideal space for entertaining. Double doors give access to the conservatory.  

Leading from the dining room is the spacious conservatory, featuring wraparound windows which overlook the rear garden and benefits from privacy. This is a lovely additional living space, providing the perfect setting in which to sit back, relax and enjoy the outlook over the garden. For convenience, a door leads to the rear garden, and an integral door gives access to the single garage.

Located to the rear of the property, the dining kitchen enjoys pleasant views over the rear garden, providing ample space for both cooking and informal dining. The kitchen is fitted with a good selection of wall and base units, complemented by coordinating work surfaces with aqua panelling splash back, incorporating a stainless-steel sink with mixer tap. An integrated electric oven with halogen hob and extractor fan above. This area benefits from a built-in pantry with double doors. The washing machine and freestanding fridge freezer are also included in the sale and will remain within the property. Fitted with laminate wood effect flooring. A half-glazed door provides access to the rear garden.

The fully tiled family bathroom is of ample proportions, fitted with a three-piece suite, vinyl flooring and a decorative central light fitting set within a wood panelled ceiling.  The suite comprises a WC, wash hand basin with vanity mirror above, and a bath with overhead shower.  A privacy window to the rear provides ventilation.

Conveniently located to the side of the property, the spacious double bedroom features a picture window which allows natural light to flood the room.  A built-in double wardrobe offers hanging rails and shelving. The room allows ample space for free standing furniture and benefits from a newly fitted carpet. 

Returning to the lounge, the open-riser staircase rises to the first floor where the upper landing benefits from built-in bookshelves and houses the attic hatch. 

To the right is the principal bedroom, a bright an airy room with a large picture window boasting views over the garden. Fitted with a carpet and central ceiling light, the room offers ample space for freestanding furniture and benefits from a spacious en-suite bathroom. 

The fully tiled en-suite is fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a WC, wash hand basin with vanity mirror above and a bath complete with an overhead shower and screen.  A Velux window provides ventilation along with an extractor fan.

Double bedroom two is another bright and spacious room with natural light flooding the room via the two Velux window to the rear. There is ample space for free standing furniture, a fitted carpet and central pendant light fitting.  A built-in cupboard houses the water tank.  Another feature of the room is the spacious en-suite, fully tiled with a three-piece coloured suite comprising a WC, wash hand basin with vanity mirror above and a corner bath complete with an overhead shower and screen.

Outside

The front garden is laid to lawn bordered with an array of mature trees, shrubs and seasonal plants. A gravelled path with paving gives access to the main entrance and the garage complete with an up and over door, lighting and an integral door to the conservatory. The garage also houses the boiler with a section currently utilised as a utility area. The secure, walled garden to the side and rear features an enviable mix of mature shrubs, plants and seasonal plants offering strategically placed seating areas to relax and enjoy the garden. A secret hideaway is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a book after a busy day exploring the vast countryside on your doorstep. The rear garden houses the oil tank as well as the garden shed which will remain.

Fixtures and fittings

All fitted floor coverings, curtains, blinds and white goods are included in the sale price.  Items of furniture may be available.

Location

The picturesque village of Ballater is set in the heart of Royal Deeside, approximately 40 miles West of Aberdeen on the main A93 amid the beautiful countryside within the Cairngorms National Park. Ballater offers a wide range of social clubs and events including the popular annual activities throughout Victoria Week in August which hosts the renowned Ballater Highland Games, as well as the Ballater Walking Week and Golf Week. The village boasts a wide and varied selection of quality shops, coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and a Health Centre. A primary school with a pre-school nursery is available in the village with secondary schooling at the Academy in nearby Aboyne serving the senior pupils with school transport being provided. A regular public bus service travels to Aboyne through to Aberdeen as well as Crathie and Braemar. The village boasts an excellent 18-hole golf course, and tennis courts with further outdoor pursuits available in the area including a vast selection of walking routes, horse riding, fishing, shooting, gliding and winter sports nearby at the Lecht and Glenshee. A swimming pool and leisure facilities are available at the Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel. Ballater is within easy commuting distance to the business parks at Westhill and Kingswells, as well as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) which provides a quicker commute to areas north and south of the city centre, including Aberdeen International Airport.

Directions

Travelling from Aberdeen on the A93, enter the village of Ballater and turn right at the T-junction onto Bridge Street. Continue through the village passing the Glen Muick Church and continue up and over the bridge along Braemar Road. Turn first left after the The Auld Kirk B&B onto Braemar Place and then first right onto Darroch Court. Number 5 is located at the top of the cul-de-sac on the right hand side as identified by our Mackinnons For Sale board.