5 Beechcroft Terrace Insch, AB52 6WJ

Craigview, 5 Beechcroft Terrace, Insch, is a substantial stone built semi-detached villa, situated in an extremely pleasant cul-de-sac. Craigview does require a significant refurbishment programme to include the installation of a central heating system, a new kitchen and upgrade of the current shower/bathroom facilities*. The entire property also requires full redecoration. However there are some very attractive period features with lovely traditional woodwork within the property. There has been replacement double glazing installed to the majority of the house and repointing works to the exterior stonework. The property occupies an extensive sized plot, with mature grounds. There is a concrete path leading up to the front door and the front garden presented with stone chipings. The garden to the rear is set out in grass, there is also a drive entrance with the formation of driveway. * Interested parties please note that the shower and toilet facilities are housed within the corrugated iron structure that extends at the rear of the property, there is internal access leading through to this.

FRONT E.V & HALLWAY The property enters via a new composite panelled exterior door, with double glazed window panel above. Matwell. Dado rail. Ceiling cornice. Deep wood skirting. Pendant light. Hardwood panelled interior door, with decorative leaded glass window panels. Entering into a spacious entrance hallway. The hallway gives access access off to sitting room, kitchen and features a built-in understair storage cupboard. All interior doors are attractive 4-panel hardwood doors. Mahogany turning staircase to upper floor. Pendant light fitting.

SITTING ROOM 5m x 4.1m (16’4” x 13’4”) This is a delightful South facing sitting room, featuring a bay window to front. This room is beautifully enhanced with lovely deep wood skirtings, continuing with panelling under the bay window and window shutters. There are elegant alcoves on either side of the chimney breast, with built-in half height storage cupboards on either side. There is a stylish fireplace, with marble hearth and surround, framed with a wooden surround. Decorative ceiling cornice. Pendant light.

KITCHEN 3.63m x 3.41m (11’9” x 11’1”) Base unit, fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer, mixer tap. Window above (secondary glazed). Shelved storage cupboard and cupboard housing water cylinders. Oil fired cooking range (not connected).

REAR E.V. Fitted with a large built-in storage cupboard, light. Step and door (at point of original back door entrance). Leading through to the undercover rear extended area. REAR EXTENSION

Door leading out to rear. Cupboard space.

SHOWER ROOM 2.64m x 2.28m (8’6” x 7’4”) Tiled shower cubile, fitted with Gainsborough shower. W.C and W.H.B. Window.

Fitted staircase with half landing - double glazed Velux window. Landing - Large storage cupboard, with fitted shelving. Hatch to loft space. Pendant light.

BEDROOM 1 5m x 3.55m (16’4” x 11’6”) This is a nicely sized room, with dormer window to front. Focal point fireplace, with tiled insets and hearth. Wood surround. Deep wood skirting. Pendant light.

BEDROOM 2 3.51m x 3.35m (11’5” x 10’9”) This is a rear facing room, with dormer window. Fireplace. Cupboard housing the cold water tank. Pendant light.

BEDROOM 3 2.43m x 2.05m (7’9” x 6’7”) Small dormer window to front.

GARDEN The property occupies an extensive plot with the ground wrapping round the house in all three sides. The gardens are fairly mature in nature - the front is set out in stone chippings, whilst the side and rear are laid out in grass. There is a concrete front access path and separate double vehicular gate access.

GENERAL No knowledge is available on the working order of the stove in the kitchen.

SERVICES Mains water and drainage.

LOCATION Insch is a picturesque small town with a railway station, with links to both Aberdeen and Inverness and the A96 provides excellent commuting to Aberdeen, Huntly, Inverness and Elgin. There is a reputable primary school with secondary education at Inverurie or the Gordon Schools, Huntly. The plentiful amenities include a cottage hospital, health centre, a library, a variety of shops including 2 mini supermarkets, an artisan baker and ironmongers to name but a few. In addition, leisure activities include an 18 hole golf course, bowling, the Bennachie Leisure Centre and excellent hillwalking on the nearby Bennachie Range.