Granite period property with modern twist in Aberdeen’s west end for over £750,000

Five bedroom home in Aberdeen’s west end boasts Victorian charm and architect-designed modern versatility

By Jacqueline Wake Young

September 6 2023, 5:00 pm

The grand open-plan area at number 11 St Swithin Street in Aberdeen.

A large south-facing garden, five double bedrooms and a prime location in Aberdeen’s west end is what 11 St Swithin Street has to offer.

This mid-terraced granite period residence retains period features throughout and also boasts a self-contained basement annexe and double garage.

This is a Victorian property that has been extended and modified by an architect on behalf of the current owners.

The result is a bright and airy property that is has the versatility needed for modern living, while retaining lots of traditional charm.

The granite exterior of the Aberdeen west end property — Number 11 St Swithin Street is a mid-terrace Victorian granite property in Aberdeen’s west end.

Attention is immediately drawn to the open-plan living space to the rear of the home and the highly desirable basement conversion.

High standard west end property in Aberdeen

The property has been finished to a high standard with quality fixtures and fittings and has been well maintained and cared for.

First impressions count with a hardwood front door with original stained glass panelling and exposed original wooden flooring that carries on through most of the ground floor accommodation.

The open plan kitchen and dining area, with beige floor tiles, light cream walls and wooden counters and cupboards with black countertops. There's a glass patio door leading to the garden and a wooden dining table and four chairs. There's an archway leading through to the living area — The open plan spaces to the rear of the home, including space to dine, cook and relax.

The hall features a sweeping staircase and there is a Victorian stained glass light well which allows daylight to illuminate the space.

The focal point of the generously-proportioned lounge is a Victorian mahogany fireplace with a living flame gas fire and reclaimed antique tiling.

The dining room can provide a more formal setting for entertaining or can be used for another purpose such as a home office or further public room.

Double Georgian doors open into the show-stopping, open-plan extension to the rear, which has a vaulted ceiling and lots of natural light.

A living area in the west end property in Aberdeen. The room has white and cream walls and an intricate trim around the ceiling. Two cream sofas are on either side of the fireplace, with a coffee table in the middle. A large bay window provides the room with plenty of light, with a wooden writing desk and chair in front of it. — The lounge with bay window and eye-catching fireplace.

There is an informal dining area for family meals at home or casual dining and there is a sitting area which together form a highly sociable space, especially as there are also tri-folding doors opening on to a patio.

The kitchen has solid oak wall and base units and polished granite worktops and there is also a utility room.

The SMEG dishwasher, Samsung fridge freezer, Stoves cooker hood and Bosch washing machine and tumble dryer are to be included in the sale while the freestanding Rangemaster cooker is available through separate negotiation.

The garden of the property has a large lawn of grass, a patio table and chairs set with a yellow parasol, a small sheltered seating area and stone slabs — The large south-facing garden offers room to relax or entertain,

Tucked away, but still on semi open-plan layout is the snug. It’s perfect for quiet, relaxing moments and has a Dik Guerts multi-fuel stove.

The basement features exposed blockwork and Karndean Wellington Oak flooring.

It is currently used as a cinema and games room as well as a study but this is a highly adaptable space, especially as it has its own entrance, that could be used a guest suite, granny flat for home business.

A door leads from the cinema room to a covered, Mediterranean-style porch and steps to the garden.