160 Skene Street Aberdeen, AB10 1PE

For the discerning buyer seeking a stylish bespoke city centre home, this two double bedroomed maisonette with dining kitchen must surely fit the bill. Enjoying a surprisingly quiet location overlooking magnificent mature trees and garden grounds, the property forms both basement and garden level of a traditional granite building and has been converted to a high standard approximately ten years ago. From a welcoming hallway there is a lovely lounge with twin windows and French doors leading to the garden, a modern comprehensively equipped dining kitchen, double bedroom, shower room and a most useful utility store. A staircase leads down to the sumptuous master bedroom with en suite bathroom and the property is economical and easy to run having the benefit of electric water filled radiators, quality double glazing and a communal security entry system. Ready to move into with the minimum of inconvenience enjoying neutral décor and attractive solid oak flooring to many rooms, to the rear there is a lovely outlook over the communal rear garden which provides a woodland setting. This is a charming property in the heart of the city of which internal inspection is genuinely recommended to appreciate the great location and level of accommodation within.

Skene Street lies some 5 minutes walk from Union Street, Aberdeen’s main thoroughfare with its wealth of amenities, shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. A stones throw from Aberdeen Grammar School and Skene Square Primary School, there are also reputable nurseries in the area. The specialist shops including a cheesemonger, family butcher and fishmonger are 5 minutes away on Rosemount Place as is Victoria and Westburn parks with their wide open spaces providing lovely walks. Anderson Drive, Aberdeen’s main thoroughfare is easily accessible and Aberdeen University and the hospital complex at Foresterhill are within easy travelling distance. Regular public transport to many parts of the city and beyond is readily available.

Communal Hall The communal hallways are protected by a security entry system and well maintained. A staircase leads down to the property with a door giving access to the rear garden and there is stairwell lighting.

Hall 12’9” x 4’10” [3.90m x 1.49m] approx. main area. A most inviting L-shaped hallway which has neutral décor complemented by the attractive solid oak flooring and white panel style doors with chrome handles lead to the accommodation. A window to the side affords natural light and this has a display sill below. There is a wall mounted security entry telephone and a carpeted staircase with stylish wood/steel balustrade leads down to the master bedroom.

Utility Store This useful store has plumbing for an automatic washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. There is a dark deep worktop, wall shelves and lighting. There is also coat hooks for outdoor wear and an air vent.

Lounge 15’2” x 11’9” [4.62m x 3.58m] approx. A quaint and charming room with two deep silled windows overlooking the rear garden and French doors leading to a seating area and this also gives access to the garden. The tasteful neutral décor and oak flooring follows through from the hall and there is ample space for soft furnishings.

Dining Kitchen 10’0” x 8’9” [3.06m x 2.68m] approx. Fitted with a modern range of wood style units incorporating nickel rod handles, drawer units and dark worktops with splashback tiling and an inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. There is an integrated stainless steel fan assisted oven, a four ring hob with extractor hood above and an integrated dishwasher. There is space for an upright fridge/freezer and for a table and chairs as required. This room again enjoys neutral décor and oak flooring and a large walk-in cupboard houses the electric central heating boiler, provides excellent storage and has lighting.

Bedroom 2 12’4” x 9’6” [3.78m x 2.91m] approx. With a high level tall deep silled window to the side, this well proportioned double bedroom has neutral décor and co-ordinating carpeting. There is ample space for free standing bedroom furniture.

Shower Room 8’2” x 5’8” [2.50m x 1.75m] approx. Fitted with a quality modern suite comprising of a w.c., a wall hung wash hand basin and a shower unit with glazed bi-folding doors and mains thermostatic shower. There is extensive tiling to the shower area which continues to dado height throughout the room, white décor and dark contrasting ceramic floor tiles. Above the wash hand basin is an attractive circular illuminated mirror. Air extractor.

Lower Hall A carpeted staircase leads down to the lower hall which has oak flooring and a white panel door to:

Master Bedroom 16’4” x 12’2” [4.98m x 3.73m] approx. at longest A sumptuous master bedroom which again enjoys a deep silled window overlooking the rear garden. With neutral décor and carpeting, there are ceiling downlighters and a tall deep built-in cupboard provides storage. Smoke detector. Door to:

En Suite 6’10” x 5’7” [2.10m x 1.72m] approx. Fitted with a modern white suite comprising of a w.c. with concealed cistern and wash hand basin built into white vanity units providing cupboard and shelving storage. There is an illuminated mirror above the wash hand basin and the bath has a mains thermostatic shower over, glazed shower screen and there is extensive tiling to the shower area which continues to dado height throughout the room. With ceiling downlights and an air extractor, there are dark ceramic floor tiles and a chrome heated towel rail

Outside To the rear is a great sized communal garden with an area laid to grass incorporating a drying area and there are deep well stocked beds and magnificent mature trees affording a countryside ambience.

Notes Quality hardwood double glazing. Electric water filled radiators. Communal security entry system. Ample TV and telephone points. EPC=C. All fitted floor coverings, curtains, light fittings and integrated appliances are included in the sale.

It is possible to apply to Aberdeen City Council for two on-street residents’ parking permits for which a fee is payable.