Travelling along the A96 from Aberdeen to Inverurie, turn left at the Port Elphinstone roundabout along the B993. Follow this road for some distance and past the entrance to the Pine Lodge Golf Centre on the right hand side. Cairnton Cottage is the next property located on the right hand side, as is clearly indicated by our Mackinnons For Sale sign.
A partially glazed door from the driveway leads into the entrance hall. Fitted with tiled flooring, a deep understair cupboard is fitted with shelving and lighting, while a carpeted staircase leads to the accommodation on the first floor.
A door within the entrance hall leads into the attractive dining kitchen, which forms part of an extension to the original dwellinghouse. Fitted with a good range of base and wall units incorporating glazed display cabinetry, contrasting splashbacks and extensive granite work surfaces. Central to the kitchen is the striking Esse cooking range, while there is also an integrated undercounter fridge. A sink with drainer and mixer tap overlooks the entrance driveway via a sunny window.
From the kitchen a door with frosted panel leads into the well appointed utility room which allows access to the rear garden. Featuring a good range of base and wall units, the electricity circuit breaker is concealed within one of the units while it is understood that the washing machine is to remain. A granite effect roll top work surface incorporates a 1.5 stainless steel sink with drainer, while a window provides lovely open views of the field beyond.
A door from the utility room leads into the contemporary shower room. Fully aqua panelled with spotlighting and tile effect flooring, there is a white WC with concealed cistern, while a large beech vanity unit incorporates a white wash hand basin with a striking mirror overhead. A curved corner shower enclosure houses a mains shower appliance.
Returning to the entrance hall, a door leads into the inviting dining room, which forms part of the original property. Of neutral decoration to complement the patterned carpeting, a deep silled window overlooks the property frontage, while central to the room is a wood burning stove with slate hearth and wooden mantel.
A door from the dining room leads into the inner hall, which is fitted with laminate wood effect flooring. The inner hall allows access to the remainder of the ground floor accommodation, first being the delightful sun room which allows access to the front garden. Featuring deep tiled silled windows, the sun room is the ideal location for whiling away an afternoon in the sunshine.
The laminate wood effect flooring continues into bedroom two, where a deep silled window overlooks the rear of the property. Also suitable as a study or home office if required, the bedroom features wall to wall fitted wardrobes with mirrored sliding panel doors.
The inner hall also allows access to the cosy lounge. Of neutral decoration and fitted with patterned carpeting, central to the room is an electric fire with tiled surround. An alcove is fitted with shelving, while a deep silled window provides views across the property frontage.
A door from the lounge leads into the principal bedroom suite, where there is first a fitted cupboard with wraparound shelving, slimline window and ceiling light. The generously proportioned bedroom enjoys dual aspect views via deep silled windows. Fully carpeted, there is ample space available for freestanding furniture, while a double fitted wardrobe with sliding panel mirrored doors provides shelf and hanging space. The bedroom also boasts a fully aqua panelled en suite shower room. Fitted with a corner shower enclosure housing a mains shower appliance, there is also a white wash hand basin and WC. Further features include a frosted window and chrome towel rail.
Returning to the entrance hall, the carpeted staircase leads to the first floor landing with skylight. Double bedroom three is accessible from the landing and is a well proportioned room providing spacious accommodation. Twin skylights and a window allow for plentiful natural light as well as lovely views across the surrounding environs. Fitted wardrobes provide storage space as well as access to the hot water cylinder and pump.
From the landing there is also access to the superb attic space. A set of steps with shelving to one side leads down into the main attic space, which is fitted with strip lighting and twin skylights. Of neutral decoration and fitted with carpet tiling, this versatile space is ideal for accessible storage facilities or perhaps even as a play room.
Outside
Cairnton Cottage is situated amidst generously proportioned and versatile garden grounds which are sure to appeal to all the family. A gated entrance leads along a tarmac driveway which provides good parking facilities. From the driveway there is access to two attached single garages, the larger of which has an inspection pit.
To the west of the property the garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a separate grassed area including a garden store and access to the septic tank. Directly in front of the property is a large area stocked with a well established variety of plants, shrubs and mature trees, interspersed with gravelled pathways and areas laid in grass. To the rear is a sheltered courtyard which overlooks the field beyond and which is laid with granite stone chips.
Fixtures and fittings
All carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and white appliances in the kitchen shall remain.
Location
Kemnay is a picturesque traditional rural village offering a range of amenities including shops, primary and secondary schools, a medical centre, tennis courts, bowling club and an eighteen hole golf course. The town benefits from good public transport links, while there is good commutability to Aberdeen city and airport, Dyce, Westhill and the thriving market town of Inverurie. Travel north and south of the city is also possible via the AWPR. A wide range of sporting and recreational attractions are available locally, while there is also the opportunity to enjoy lovely hill and forest walks, as well as salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Don.
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