We are delighted to present to the market this substantial 5 bedroom detached villa complete with detached double garage situated within a sought after and quiet residential area of the picturesque village of Ballater on Royal Deeside. Ideally located within easy reach of all the amenities the friendly village has to offer. Presented in immaculate walk-in condition boasting modern fresh neutral décor, quality carpet and floorings, and fittings, offering adaptable living accommodation and stunning views. The large south facing, enclosed private garden to the rear enjoys an open outlook over the surrounding landscape. To the side of the property is a secure enclosed area ideal for housing a motor home or caravan. The naturally bright and spacious property spanning two floors boasts an inviting lounge enjoying views over the rear garden. A welcoming double bedroom on the ground floor with four spacious double bedrooms all with stunning views on the upper floor. Serviced by oil central heating and double glazed throughout. Early viewing is highly recommended to truly appreciate the spectacular ready to move in, family living accommodation on offer.
Enter the property through a solid composite door to the welcoming vestibule with large picture window overlooking the front garden. This useful area comes complete with coat hooks and space for outdoor shoe storage. An ornate half glazed door with glass panels to the side allowing natural sunlight to the inner hallway, providing access to all the ground floor accommodation with a sweeping carpeted staircase to the upper floor. A useful under stair cupboard offers added built-in storage.
A spacious double bedroom overlooking the front of the property with fitted carpet and modern neutral décor, offering ample space for stand alone furniture.
The south facing bay window allows natural sunlight to stream into the welcoming, spacious lounge with open views across the rear garden and surrounding landscape. Another feature of this well-proportioned lounge is the attractive Nestor Martin multifuel stove set in a traditional style fireplace with stone hearth providing a cosy and tranquil ambience. French Doors open to a versatile front facing room, currently utilised as a family room but would equally make an inviting formal dining room with ample space for a dining suite and further free-standing furniture. Fitted carpet.
Overlooking the rear garden, the extremely bright and spacious well-appointed dining kitchen is tastefully fitted with a modern Drumoak Kitchen offering an abundance of wall and base units with ample contrasting worksurfaces, incorporating a one and a half stainless steel sink and drainer complete with mixer tap and tiled splashback. The integrated appliances include a dishwasher, fridge freezer and a stylish black Rangemaster with gas hob serviced by gas cylinders, two electric ovens and grill. Chimney style extractor hood above. The room is flooded with natural sunlight streaming through the large bay window and French Doors leading to the vast patio area ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Spectacular views across the garden and surrounding landscape. Tile effect vinyl flooring. Conveniently entered from the dining kitchen is the useful utility room with matching base units, tiled splashback, and coordinating worktop incorporating a stainless-steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Tile effect vinyl flooring continuing round from the dining kitchen. This area is the perfect hideaway for laundry appliances including a useful clothes pulley and houses the oil central heating boiler, coat hooks and door leading to the rear porch. A useful area to the side of the property, partially opened making it an ideal drying area, boot room and pram or outdoor pursuits storage.
The cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation, with two-piece white suite comprising W.C. and wash hand basin with attractive mosaic tiled splashback. Tile effect vinyl flooring and extractor fan.
The bright hallway with carpeted staircase rises to the upper floor allowing access to the further four double bedrooms and family bathroom. The large Velux window allows natural light to flood the upper hallway and staircase. A spacious built-in airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder whilst providing added storage facilities. A hatch complete with ladder provides access to the partially floored attic.
Situated to the front with views over the village and Craigendarroch Hill, the principal bedroom is bright and spacious and comes complete with a walk-in double wardrobe providing ample hanging space and shelving. Fitted carpet and generous space for a broad range of freestanding furniture. The en-suite with two piece white suite benefits from a separate glazed shower cabinet housing a mains shower with aqua panelling. An opaque glazed window to the side of the property. Tiled to dado height and tile effect vinyl flooring.
Double bedrooms 2 and 4 are located at the rear, one currently utilised as an office, both complemented with built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Both bedrooms boast stunning views across the River Dee to the southern hills and provide ample space for stand alone furniture. Fitted carpet.
The well-appointed family bathroom with three piece white suite and mains shower over the bath furnished with screen/curtain and tiled splashback. Extensive tiling to dado height, opaque window to the side of the property and tile effect vinyl flooring.
Bedroom 3 is of generous proportions and boasts views to the front of the property and the Craigendarroch Hill. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf. Space for free standing furniture. Fitted carpet.
Outside
The well-maintained driveway with ample parking is mainly laid to gravel with paved paths leading to the double garage, front porch and to the rear garden via a wooden gate. The generously proportioned, manicured south facing rear garden is fully enclosed with attractive beech hedging. Mainly laid to lawn with mature, colourful bedding plants and shrubs the area also enjoys substantial paved patio areas to the side complete with rotary dryer. To the rear of the house is an ideal area for relaxing in the sun or entertaining. Spacious, detached double garage with electric up and over doors, power, and lighting. Door to the side and large log stores. Outside tap. To the far side of the property, a useful fully enclosed high fenced area with gated entrance offers secure parking for a motor home or caravan.
