3 bed cottage for sale

Cottage, Maud AB42

Potential to acquire adjacent land from the family subject to separate negotiation

Superb opportunity to acquire a large family home, in an excellent semi-rural location on the outskirts of the village of Maud and within walking distance of the local amenities.

Low and Partners Aberdeen City and Shire are delighted to market this multi-faceted three bedroom property. The house enjoys exceptional panoramic countryside views. Neutral décor throughout. Perfect for modern family living with a total floor area of 124m2, the property also offers great home working opportunities with ample office space. Offering very generous and versatile accommodation over two floors, it also boasts excellent garden grounds and outdoor spaces. Perfect for those with horticultural interests. On the ground floor there is an entrance porch leading to the to the entrance hallway with original pitched pine doors and balustrade leading to the upper level. To the left of the entrance the cosy lounge with the original cottage coal fire set on a granite hearth, the room has dual aspect allowing you to enjoy natural light and the surrounding views. Leading off the lounge/rear hallway is the very spacious and well-appointed dining/kitchen. The dining/kitchen has been finished with marble effect worktops with plenty of room for a 6 seat dining table and chairs. The handy utility room offers both storage units and space for appliances. To the right of the entrance hallway is a large double bedroom with large bay window overlooking the front garden. The carpeted staircase with pitched pine balustrade leads to the upper landing. Leading off to the left of the staircase is the large master bedroom with bay window overlooking the front of the property. To the right of the landing there is another large double bedroom both with built in wardrobes, both bedrooms have plenty of room for free standing furniture. Completing the upper accommodation is the large contemporary family shower room with fully enclosed separate shower unit and wall hung vanity unit with hand basin.

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• Traditional granite built cottage retaining many period features

• South Facing position with stunning views on all sides.

• Plot sits in 3⁄4 of an Acre providing very generous garden space on all sides.

• Spacious rooms throughout the property.

• Detached double garage with self contained bothy with development potential

• Very large “C” shaped steading with excellent development potential.

• Large driveway with parking for several vehicles.

• Walking distance to all local amenities.

Accommodation

Littlehill Cottage is a traditionally built 3 bedroom cottage comprising of:

Ground Floor: Entrance Hallway, Lounge, Dining / Kitchen, Double Bedroom 1, Family

Bath/Shower, Utility, Rear Porch/Vestibule/Boot room, Sun Room.

Upper Floor: - Upper Hallway, Double Bedroom 2, Double Bedroom 3, Family Shower room.

Location

The nearby village of Maud offers a local convenience store, a primary school, doctors’ surgery, church, hotel, hairdresser shops and a community resource centre with gym and community café. The village lies close to the ever expanding village of Mintlaw, Central Buchan's largest village which offers to the surrounding areas a whole host of facilities second to none for a village of its size including secondary schooling, a selection of local shops including two convenience stores a small supermarket, pharmacy, health centre, dental practice, vets, post office, filling-station with shop attached, garage, library, hotels and pubs, takeaway food outlets, popular garden centre with coffee shop and regular bus services to Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Ellon and Aberdeen which lies approximately 29 miles distant. There is the Community centre offering a range of activities including multi-gym, sports facilities including an all-weather pitch. There is easy access to the renowned Aden Country Park and to the Formartine and Buchan line walkway.

Directions

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From Ellon, proceed north out of the town along the A948 Auchnagatt/New Deer road. Continue for approximately 10 miles and take a right at the sign post for Maud B9106. Follow this road until reaching the village and the junction of Deer Road West. Turn right and continue of Deer Road west until the road joins the B9029 continue a short distance and take the third road on the right Bank Road. Continue on Bank Road for a short distance leaving the village limits and the property is located on the right hand side identified by our for sale sign.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall – 1.46m x 4.49m approx.

Littlehill Cottage is entered by a partially glazed security entry door leading into the hall staircase with original period features that continue throughout the property. The living accommodation presents spacious, light filled rooms sympathetically restored retaining beautiful original features, ranging from ornate cornices, architraves, high ceiling heights, period fireplaces. There’s also a large built in storage cupboard under the staircase. The fully carpeted turned staircase with pitched pine balustrade leads to the upper floor accommodation, 2 further bedrooms and a family shower room.

Lounge – 3.38m x 6.89m approx.

This beautifully presented dual aspect lounge is accessed via an oak door this traditional and spacious room has period features to the ceiling and walls and a beautiful hand carved oak mantle fireplace with stone fire surround, which sits on a stone hearth. Deep skirting boards. Ornate coving Ornate ceiling light fittings. Recessed shelved alcove on one side of the fireplace. The large window overlooking the front garden floods the room with natural light. Full length curtains and curtain pole. Fully carpeted flooring. TV and telephone connections. Wall mounted radiators. Smoke detector. Plenty of space for lounge/soft furnishings. Plenty of room for a large dining table and 6 chairs if required.

Dining Kitchen – 3.52m x 3.54m approx.

The real heart of the home, a very generous traditional dining kitchen fitted with a wide range of shaker style wall and base units in a natural wood finish with marble effect work surfaces creating a perfect workflow. Plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. A super kitchen with space for dining flooded with natural light by the duel aspect windows over looking the side courtyard. Stainless 1.5 bowl steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Appliances include a 4 burner induction hob, Neff integrated multifunctional double oven/grill. Room for an American style freestanding fridge/freezer and integrated dishwasher. Integrated ceiling lights. Vinyl flooring. Wall-mounted radiator. Roller blinds. Smoke detector. Telephone point.

Utility Room – 2.45m x 2.51m approx

Neutrally decorated utility room with large built in storage cupboards and storage shelving. Ceiling light fitting. Vinyl flooring. Window overlooking the side of the property. Plumbing for automatic washing machine. Space for tumble dryer. Recessed shelving. Extractor fan. Oil fired boiler system.

Lower Bedroom 1 – 2.88m x 3.52m approx.

A large double bedroom with deep skirting boards, ornate coving and ornate ceiling light fitting. Built in storage cupboards with mirrored sliding doors. Large window overlooking the front of the property making the room bright and welcoming. This double bedroom has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. Fully carpeted. Wall mounted radiator. Television point.

Family Bath Room – 2.71m x 2.02m approx.

A very spacious and luxurious semi tiled spacious bathroom in a beautiful traditional finish. Fitted with a white wall mounted WC with recessed cistern: Wall mounted vanity unit with ample storage units/drawer and large cupboard with wash hand basin and chrome mixer tap. Fitted large wall mirror above the wash basin. Large corner bath with traditional hand held shower fitting. Tiled around the bath. Ceiling spotlights. Wall mounted radiator. Fully carpeted flooring. Opaque window with curtains and curtain pole. Roller blind.

Rear Porch / Vestibule – 0.94m x 2.51m approx.

Access via security door with glazed inset, this bright and welcoming entrance with Velux window above has plenty of room to store coats and footwear etc. Ceiling light fitting. Wall-mounted radiator.

Porch/Sun lounge – 4.01m x 1.75m approx.

Located at the front of the property overlooking the front garden this south facing sunroom has exposed natural graine walls and is fully double glazed.

Upper Floor

Staircase & Hallway – 1.85m x 1.02mapprox.

The fully carpeted turned staircase with pitched pine balustrade leads to the upper floor accommodation comprising of 2 bedrooms and a family shower room. Large Velux window above offering plenty of natural light. Fully fitted carpet. Access to the loft. Ceiling light fitting.

Bedroom 2- 3.43m x 4.84m

A large double bedroom flooded with natural light from the large bay window overlooking the front of the property. Two built in storage cupboards with shelving and lighting providing lots of additional storage space. The room has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. The Fresh neutral decor continues creating a very cosy feel to the room. Fully fitted carpet. Ceiling light fitting. Solid wood doors, skirtings and facings.

Family Shower room -2.18m x 1.93m approx.

A recently installed family shower room fitted with a 3 piece white suite comprising WC with closed coupled cistern, wall mounted vanity unit wash hand basin and storage cupboards below, wall mounted mirror above. Double width shower cubicle which is fully aqua panelled with mains powered shower. Wall mounted central heating radiator. Ceiling spotlights. Velux window. Laminate flooring.

Bedroom3- 3.31m x 3.54m

Another large double bedroom flooded with natural light from the large bay window overlooking the front of the property. Two built in storage cupboards with shelving and lighting providing lots of additional storage space. The room has space for a variety of bedroom furniture. The Fresh neutral decor continues creating a very cosy feel to the room. Fully fitted carpet. Ceiling light fitting. Solid wood doors, skirtings and facings.

Bothy -4.16m x 3.79m approx.

A very useful bothy attached to the double garage, granite built with slate roof, this building could be converted into an external granny flat or holiday let.

Double Garage -9.29m x 6.80m approx.

The expansive entrance and very large driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and access to the generous double width garage with automated up and over doors, benefiting from power and light. Perfect for the diy motoring enthusiast. Multiple ceiling light fittings.

Agricultural Barn 1- 12.82m x 5.07m & 3.14m x 5.06m approx

A large agricultural barn on two levels, could be used as a large workshop or additional storage space. Has a mezzanine level above and smaller self contained barn to the rear. Total area 82.63sqm.

Agricultural Barn 2 (Middle Barn) – 4.11m x 25.81m approx.

The large central barn formally a cattle barn has several access doors leading to barn 1 and the main courtyard. Total 126sqm.

Agricultural Barn 3 – 4.33m x 4.36m approx.

A small self contained barn. Total 18.87sqm.
Gardens and grounds & stables


The property sits large grounds comprising lawns and courtyards with security cameras overlooking the access track and driveway. With stunning views of the surrounding scenery the main garden is to the front of the property is mainly laid to lawn and is south facing. The mature lawns are complimented by the large array of mature trees, shrubs and perennials that provide all year colour. The patio area and raised porch level provide a range of sitting spaces to relax and unwind listening to the wildlife that this well thought out garden attracts.

The rear garden is expansive and is mainly laid to lawn and is complimented by the large array of mature trees, shrubs and perennials that provide all year colour, there is a drying green area to one side of the entrance track which leads to a large car parking area in front of the detached garage and bothy.
Services


Water: Mains

Drainage: Private to septic tank

Heating: Oil Fired Heating System

Electricity: Mains

EPC: The EPC rating is ‘C’.

Council Tax Banding: The council tax banding is ‘C’.

Disclaimer:

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars

Disclaimer

These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All statements contained therein, while believed to be correct, are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise, as to the accuracy of each of the statements contained in these particulars