Bag a bargain in Banchory, writes Cheryl Livingstone.
Everybody loves a bargain. The feeling you get when you know you have bought something for less than what you should have paid is pretty much priceless.
Considering buying a home is probably one of, if not, the biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime, that feeling of getting a bargain is increased tenfold.
Whoever is lucky enough to buy this home – Gareloch Lodge, Raemoir Road, Banchory – will definitely experience this feeling as although the house is valued at £725,000, it is now on the market for £675,000.
Its excellent price is not the only highlight of this stunning five bedroom detached home.
The house comes with extensive gardens and is located in an exclusive development within Banchory. It boasts a superb elevated position with open views to the Hill of Fare and has been completed to an exceptionally high standard.
Set within approximately 0.67 acres of established gardens, the house spans four floors and has lots of space on offer. There are many rooms of note, including the large dining hall which is at the heart of the home with an attractive open tread staircase to both the upper and lower levels. The impressive garden room features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, there is a well-appointed dining kitchen, a good sized study which gives access to the guest double bedroom with en suite shower room and the generous master bedroom with luxury en suite bathroom is also located on this level.
The lower hall leads to the exceptionally light and airy lounge with stunning open views and feature open fire, a mezzanine level gives access to the comfortable sitting room with windows on two aspects and a further feature fireplace housing a gas flame living fire.
Upstairs there are two further double bedrooms, one of which leads to the fifth bedroom/games room and a luxury family shower room.
Outside the house is further enhanced by an oak framed building with slate roof used as a studio but suitable for a variety of purposes. There is also a detached double garage with electric up and over door.
Gareloch Lodge is located in Banchory, a 17-mile drive from the city of Aberdeen with three access roads, making property on Deeside much sought after. The town maintains a comprehensive range of shops and several excellent hotels and restaurants. The primary and secondary schools have excellent reputations and incorporate community and sports centres and a swimming pool.
Contact: Raeburns, Christie, Clark and Wallace on 01330 822931.
