Property overview

Located on the edge of the peaceful village of Tarland, this two bedroom, semi-detached property requires modernisation throughout.  50 Melgum Road provides an ideal opportunity for a property developer, first time buyer, or buy to let investor.

Set within a generous plot, the rear garden enjoys breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside to the hills beyond.  There is a wooden garage, outdoor storage rooms and off-road parking.

Full Description

Enter the property at the front into the hallway which leads to the lounge and houses the staircase.

Located at the front, the lounge features a fire set within a tiled surround and mantel piece (please note that it is not known whether or not the fire is in working order).  Two shelved cupboards provide fitted storage within the lounge.

The ground floor bedroom with a window to the rear is located off the lounge.

Located at the rear of the property, the kitchen is fitted with a range of base and wall units with a worktop incorporating a stainless steel sink and draining board.  The kitchen benefits from a walk-in larder cupboard with light.

The bathroom is off the kitchen.  The three-piece bathroom suite comprises bath, wash hand basin and WC.  A window provides ventilation. There is a wall mounted electric heater, a charging point and light.

To the rear of the kitchen a door leads to a store room.

Returning to the entrance hallway, an under-stair cupboard provides useful storage space.  A carpeted staircase climbs to the upper landing.  There is a storage ledge to one side of the staircase with a sky light above allowing for natural light.  A door gives access from the landing to a walk-in cupboard with sky light.  The water tank is located within the cupboard.

The landing leads to the upper floor double bedroom with a window to the front. 

Outside

A gated entrance gives access to the front garden which is mainly laid to lawn.  Immediately outside the front door is a paved patio.  There is off road parking in front of a wooden garage with up and over door.  Next to the garage, a door leads to wooden storage rooms which, in turn lead to the rear garden.  Mainly laid to lawn, the rear garden enjoys a very pleasant view of the surrounding countryside.  There is a rotary clothes dryer, a garden shed and a paved patio, ideally positioned for enjoying the evening sun.

Fixtures and fittings

All fitted floor coverings, window coverings and light fittings will remain and are included in the sale price.

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

On entering Aboyne from the direction of Aberdeen on the A93 Ballater Road, travel through the village and turn right into the B9119, signposted Tarland. On entering Tarland turn left into the village square, this road becomes Melgum Road. Number 50 is located on the left-hand side and is clearly indicated by a Mackinnons For Sale sign.