Dalbreck, 2 Dee Street Ballater, AB35 5RH

We are delighted to offer for sale this charming traditional granite four bedroom semi-detached cottage situated in the heart of Ballater on Royal Deeside.Centrally located within walking distance of all the public amenities the thriving village has to offer.

Dalbreck enjoys modern living whilst maintaining many period features including internal solid pine paneled doors, deep set sash and case windows, ceiling coving and a courtyard garden to the rear with the added benefit of a vegetable garden. Complete with double glazing throughout, and serviced by electric central heating backed by an efficient multi fuel burning stove in the lounge. Dalbreck would make an ideal holiday retreat, family or retirement home and viewing is essential to appreciate the accommodation on offer.

Integrated and free standing white goods are included in the sale together with all carpets, curtains, light fittings and flooring coverings.

Council Tax Band: D

EPC Rating: F

ACCOMMODATION:

Ground Floor: Hall, Lounge, Kitchen/Dining Room, Single Bedroom and Family Bathroom.

First Floor: Galleried Landing, Two Double Bedrooms and One Single Bedroom.

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall: 12’01” x 7’ (approx.) Enter Dalbreck via a solid wood door with glazed panel above. This welcoming hallway provides access to the main rooms of the property and features the original sweeping staircase with oak hand rail leading to the upper floor. Archway leading to the family bathroom. A useful under stair cupboard housing the hot water tank complete with shelving for linen storage. Coat hooks.Wood effect flooring.Centre light. Radiator and smoke alarm.

Lounge: 16’03” x 12’07” (approx.) A well-proportioned lounge enjoying natural sunlight from the dual aspect windows. Of particular feature is the Dovre multi fuel burning stove set into the chimney recess with attractive slate hearth making this an ideal room to relax in after a busy day.Alcove, ceiling coving, fitted carpet and radiator. TV and telephone points.

Kitchen/Dining Room: 29”08’ x 11’03” (approx. at widest) Providing spacious open plan living and benefiting from dual aspect windows. The dining area to the front of the property with the kitchen to the rear enjoying a picture window overlooking the courtyard garden. Ample natural wood wall and base units complete with contrasting worktops, 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink and drainer. Microwave oven.Electric cooker with hob and double oven and stainless steel extractor chimney above.Dishwasher. Freestanding fridge/freezer.Washing machine and tumble drier. Downlighters and 4 track spotlight fitting.Access to loft area. Radiator. The dining room features the recently installed wood burning stove with attractive mahogany surround and slate effect hearth. Window overlooking the front of the property with deep sill. Alcove housing shelves with fixed desk below, centre light, ceiling coving and radiator. An attractive Tarkett Swedish natural wooden flooring flows from the dining room through to the kitchen. This area is ideal for entertaining.

Bedroom 1: 8’09” x 6’06” (approx.)Leading from the dining room, this pleasant single room could equally be utilised as an office area. Deep set west facing window, wall light and carpet tiles.

Family Bathroom: 7’11” x 4’08” (approx.) An archway in the hallway leads to the bathroom fitted with a three piece white suite comprising of WC, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit and bath with overhead shower. Tiling to dado height and full height around the bath. Heated towel rail. Bathroom fitments.Extractor fan. Ceiling light and vinyl flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

A bright and spacious galleried landing with useful storage area and cupboard housing the electric meter. Velux window providing natural sunlight. Smoke alarm, downlighters, fitted carpet and radiator.

Bedroom 2: 14’04” x 12’06” (approx.) A bright spacious double bedroom with sash and case dormer window providing excellent views over the Craigendarroch and surrounding hills. Coved ceiling, fitted carpet, TV point and radiator.

Bedroom 3: 14’03” x 12’05” (approx.) Another generously proportioned double bedroom with sash and case dormer window. Coved ceiling, fitted carpet, TV point and radiator.

Bedroom 4: 10’05” x 5’10” (approx.) An ample sized single bedroom enjoying natural sunlight from the Velux window. Complete with fitted carpet and radiator, there is potential to convert this room to an upstairs shower room complete with a WC and wash hand basin.

Outside: A half glazed door leading from the kitchen provides access to the enclosed courtyard garden. This area contains two sheds, a coal bunker and vegetable plot.

DIRECTIONS: From Aberdeen take the A93 to Ballater. Upon reaching the village, turn right at the T junction into Bridge Street. Continue along the road passing the Glen Muick Church, taking the 5^th turning on the left into Viewfield Road. Dee Street is the first road on the left. Dalbreck Cottage is on the corner of Dee Street and Viewfield Road on the right.

LOCATION: BALLATER is a picturesque village set in the heart of Royal Deeside approximately 40 miles West of Aberdeen amid beautiful countryside and a favourite holiday retreat for the Royal Family. There is a primary school with a pre-school nursery in the village and the Academy in nearby Aboyne serving the senior pupils. School transport is provided to the Academy as well as a good regular public bus service to Aboyne and beyond. There is an excellent 18 hole golf course in the village itself and a number of outdoor pursuits available in the area including horse riding, fishing, shooting, gliding and winter sports nearby at the Lecht and Glenshee. Ballater is within easy commuting distance to Westhill and Kingswells Business Parks with a regular bus service to the City.