1 Upper Lochton, Banchory, AB31 4DW

On entering the home, a welcoming vestibule leads into the centrally located hallway providing access to the accommodation and offers understairs storage, a cloakroom with WC and wash hand basin plus a full length cupboard adjacent to the rear door.

The formal lounge overlooks a well maintained front garden and the wooden mantel piece set on a marble hearth provides an attractive focal point. The dining room also overlooking the front garden, has double internal doors opening into the dining kitchen, which is fitted with a generous range of beech, base and wall cabinets, roll front work surfaces and glass splashback. The built-in gas hob with extractor hood, together with the integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and double oven above are to remain. The ground floor guest bedroom is fitted with a built in wardrobe with mirrored doors and its own en-suite shower room. There is also a utility room facing the rear door which incorporates a range of base units with sink, a washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge freezer and the central heating unit.

Located to the rear of the property, is an open plan family room with French windows, an ideal informal space in which to relax and unwind. The adjoining sun lounge enjoys a private southerly outlook and is filled with natural light. The sliding patio door, opens to a further patio area, completing the ground floor accommodation.

An open staircase ascends to a generous upper landing with office space and four double bedrooms. There are also two large walk-in storage cupboards. The master suite overlooks the rear garden and benefits from a good size built-in wardrobes, while the en-suite shower room offers ample vanity storage. The remaining three bedrooms all have built in wardrobes, and the family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and bath, completes the accommodation.

Outside, a tarred driveway provides parking for up to four cars and leads to the detached garage, which benefits from two electric garage doors, power and light. The front garden is well screened by mature beech hedging and is mainly laid to lawn. The fully enclosed rear garden also enjoys a high degree of privacy. A blackthorn hedge at the eastern boundary and laurel hedging on south facing aspect. The sheltered patio area is ideally positioned for outdoor dining and relaxation. Flower borders, fruit trees and a raised vegetable bed, provide a colourful backdrop throughout the summer months.

This property is within the catchment area for Banchory Primary School and Banchory Academy and both within safe walking distance.

Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the exceptionally spacious accommodation, flexible layout and private front and rear gardens this substantial family home has to offer.

Directions - Travel through Banchory from the direction of Aberdeen on the A93 turning left onto Raemoir Road. Continue along this road passing Raemoir Garden Centre on the right hand side. Turn left at the walled entrance and Upper Lochton is the first on the left.

Area - Banchory is a picturesque town nestled along the River Dee. The town benefits from highly sought after nursery, primary and academy education. Banchory has an exceptional range of shops including several supermarkets, post office, hardware shop, home stores, doctors, dentists and a garden centre. There are various independent coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, hotels in addition to many take away establishments. For anyone who enjoys the outdoors Banchory has an 18 hole and 9 hole golf course, driving range, tennis courts, bowling green and Fishing loch all close by. The Sports village has a 25m swimming pool and gym. The King George V Park is home to famous Banchory agricultural Show and the well established play park is suitable for children of all ages. An abundance of river and hill walks take in the breath-taking scenery. Local landmarks include Scotly Hill, Falls of Feugh and Crathes Castle. A bus service runs from Braemar to Aberdeen in addition to a local village bus. Banchory is within an easy commute to Dyce, Westhill and the AWPR with the city Centre being a 30 minutes drive away.