Craig House, Ballater Road, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, AB34 5HY

Built by the current owner approximately 18 years ago to an excellent standard, Craig House offers quality finishes throughout, including solid oak doors and skirtings, double glazing and oil fired central heating.

Upon entering the property, a welcoming vestibule with tiled flooring leads through to the reception hallway, which benefits from a useful storage cupboard. The impressive lounge is flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows and French doors, and features a striking wood burning stove set on a granite hearth with exposed granite backdrop, creating a wonderful focal point.

Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the superb open plan dining kitchen and family area, providing a fantastic space for both everyday family living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units complemented by work surfaces and splashback tiling. Integrated appliances include a double oven, hob and dishwasher, with space available for a fridge/freezer. A breakfast bar offers informal dining, while the spacious layout easily accommodates a dining table and family seating area.

Located off the kitchen, the utility room provides additional storage and worktop space and is fitted with a sink and drainer. The ground floor accommodation is further enhanced by a shower room and two generously proportioned double bedrooms, offering flexibility for guests, home working or multi generational living.

A carpeted staircase leads to the upper floor where the spacious principal bedroom benefits from an extensive range of mirrored fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with shower over the bath. Two further double bedrooms, both with mirrored fitted wardrobes, and a well appointed family bathroom featuring a separate shower cubicle complete the accommodation.

Externally, a gravel driveway leads to an extensive parking and turning area together with the detached double garage, fitted with two electric roller doors. The attractive garden grounds have been beautifully maintained and are mainly laid to lawn, complemented by a variety of mature trees and shrubs. Several useful wood stores and shelters are also included.

A particularly appealing feature is the woodland backdrop, with a gate providing direct access to Castle Woods and the former Deeside Railway Line, offering wonderful opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the surrounding countryside.

Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the spacious accommodation, quality finish and idyllic setting on offer.

Area - Aboyne is a picturesque village located alongside the River Dee in the ever popular area of Royal Deeside. The village benefits from excellent nursery, primary and secondary education alongside the Community Centre that incorporates a swimming pool, upgraded gym and library. Aboyne has an exceptional range of shops including a chemist, butchers, children’s shoe shop, re-fill shop, hairdressers, hardware store in addition to various independent coffee shops, restaurants, paper shop, post office, doctors and dentist. For anyone who enjoys the outdoors Aboyne has both and 18 hole and 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, bike park, horse riding and fishing opportunities are all close by. An abundance of river and hill walks take in the breath-taking scenery. A local bus service runs from Braemar to Aberdeen in addition to a local village hopper bus. Aboyne is within an easy commute to Dyce, Westhill, Aberdeen and the AWPR. The village green is home to the famous ‘Highland Games’ and the well established play park is suitable children of all ages. For anyone with a keen interest in mountain biking then a visit to the renowned Tarland Trails is a must. During the winter months skiing at Glenshee and the Lecht are within an easy reach.

Directions - From Aberdeen take the A93 west to Aboyne. Continue along Ballater Road, pass the Green on your left heading towards the Tarland crossroads. Craig House is located close to the bus stop and indicated by our for sale sign.