For the best of both worlds, visit Kingswells, writes Cheryl Livingstone
For those trying to find a house that is out of the city but not too far away that you can still easily commute, a suburb is the perfect answer.
For those working in Aberdeen, Kingswells has become a very desirable place for families looking to move away from city centre life.
The area has vastly grown in size over the years and while it has many amenities including schools and shops and a thriving residential centre, there are still some properties on the market that offer a more rural setting.
Take 2 Maidencraig Steadings, which enjoys a semi-rural position while still being within easy reach of the local amenities including Dobbies Garden World, public transport services and a well-stocked convenience store at Kingswells, Tesco at Woodend and local primary schools.
The semi-detached steading has been imaginatively converted and finished to a very high standard. There are many lovely rooms to explore, from the spacious lounge with a feature wallpapered wall and large window facing west to the south-facing dining conservatory which is a lovely place to spend time with your family and has french doors leading to the decked area at the rear.
Visitors will undoubtedly be impressed by the luxury dining kitchen, which is fitted with a range of contemporary-style units with white, high-gloss doors, two breakfast bars and integrated appliances. Patio doors lead to the decked area to the rear.
There is a large galleried landing which would be a great space as a family/playroom but equally suitable as a study.
The steading, which is on the market for offers over £450,000, is set within good-sized garden grounds enjoying views over the surrounding area. The garden to the rear is south facing and enjoys maximum sunlight. It is laid in lawn with a secluded timber-decked area accessed from the kitchen and conservatory.
Contact: Simpson and Marwick on 01224 622622.