14 Durward Crescent, Kincardine O'Neil, Aboyne, AB34 5DF

Enjoying truly breathtaking, uninterrupted views over the River Dee, the house sits within an extensive, beautifully maintained south facing garden, planted with fruit trees and fruit bushes extending to approximately one third of an acre.

Entry is gained via a generous porch into a warm and welcoming reception hallway, which provides access to the ground floor accommodation and features an impressive solid oak staircase leading to the first floor. Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the stunning open plan kitchen, dining and living room – a wonderfully spacious environment ideal for modern family living and entertaining. The contemporary kitchen is fitted with a wide range of quality gloss grey units, marble worktops, Tala lighting, integrated appliances and a large island unit providing additional storage and informal dining at the breakfast bar. The south-facing living room boasts a striking double height ceiling with a cathedral style window framing views across the garden and beyond, while a large wood burning stove forms an attractive focal point. The dining area leads through a door into a large west-facing conservatory.

Returning to the hallway, a second sitting room enjoys a pleasant outlook over the side garden and features its own wood burning stove, creating a cosy and inviting space. A bedroom benefits from access to a Jack and Jill shower room with attractive floor and wall tiling. Further ground floor accommodation includes a large home office/bedroom 6, utility room, work room and direct access to the integral double garage, which is fitted with electric doors. The majority of the ground floor is finished with attractive Amtico oak effect flooring

On the first floor, the superb principal bedroom enjoys river views and benefits from a spacious dressing area with luxurious en suite shower room and access to a balcony. There are three further well proportioned double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, with the guest bedroom also enjoying its own en suite shower room. Completing the upper floor is the striking family bathroom, fitted with a modern suite including a freestanding bath, large walk-in shower and eye catching floor and wall tiling.

Externally, a tarred driveway provides ample off street parking and leads to the integral double garage. The front garden is well stocked with mature planting, while the rear garden takes full advantage of the stunning south facing views and features a wraparound terrace, a small orchard (apples, pear, plum and cherry), soft fruit planting (red and black currants, gooseberries and blueberries) and expansive lawned areas. Additional features include a shed and greenhouse, both to remain, and a west-facing gazebo - perfect for outdoor entertaining and enjoying spectacular sunsets.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the generous accommodation, high quality finish and exceptional countryside setting this impressive family home has to offer.

A factor fee of ca £100 is payable monthly to Newton Property Factors for community lawn maintenance.

Directions - From Aberdeen travel on the A93 North Deeside Road passing through Drumoak and Banchory. Continue towards Aboyne and on entering Kincardine O' Neil, continue through the village and take the fifth exit on the left turning into Durward Gardens. Durward Crescent is on the right hand side.

Area - The village of Kincardine O'Neil is located in the heart of Royal Deeside and offers easy access to the towns and villages along Deeside and to Aberdeen City, the international airport at Dyce and to the AWPR (Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route). The area is ideal for the outdoor enthusiast and with a wide range of sporting activities within easy reach including walking, skiing, gliding, fishing and golf. The village also has a well stocked news agents and a popular monthly pop up pub in the town hall.