4 bed detached house for sale

Tullynessle, Alford AB33

We are delighted to offer to the market this exceptional individually designed four bedroomed rural home set within 1 acre of grounds and enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside. “Dom Dachaidh” has recently undergone a major transformation and offers beautifully presented accommodation over two levels that offers everything expected of a modern home including excellent energy efficiency while being the perfect mix of modern and traditional design. From the moment you enter you will warm to its amazing charm. It now also benefits from a mix of double and triple glazing, biomass heating, solar panels with Tesla storage batteries, wood burning stove and car charging point. In addition the two storey detached double garage has an upper level and due to the nature of the structure could easily be converted to provide a substantial annex if required. The property enjoys a great deal of privacy and has to be viewed to fully appreciate the excellent opportunity on offer.

Accommodation

Reception hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining/sitting room, utility/boot room, master bedroom with dressing room and WC, 3 further bedrooms, bathroom and shower room.

EPC Rating: C

Location

This delightful home is situated in Tullynessle, just a few minutes from the ever popular village of Alford. It offers tranquil, rural living at it's very best with country walks and cycle trails on the doorstep. There is a local primary school and very active village hall offering a wide range of regular events such as producers markets, craft fairs, classes and craft fairs. Alford village has a wide range of local amenities including the modern community campus with primary and secondary schools, swimming pool, sports facilities and library. The local shops cater for every requirement with craft butcher, baker, specialist food stores, pharmacy, hardware store and post office along with Coop supermarket. In addition there are a range of cafes, restaurants, hotel and takeaways. Outdoor activities include 18 hole golf course, country parks, tennis courts, bowling, sports pitches and dry ski centre. A warm welcome awaits you in this super community.

Directions

Travelling from Aberdeen on the A944, continue through the village of Alford and on to the Bridge of Alford. Once over the bridge keep to the right towards Tullynessle. At the top of the hill take a left at the village hall and continue along taking the next turning on the right. The property is a little way along this road on the right hand side.

Reception Hall (7.51m x 2.42m)

A welcoming reception hallway that is flooded with natural light due to the two low level windows either side of the external door and additional Velux. There is ample space here for display furniture and occasional seating with the neutral decor perfectly complimented by the Sisal carpeting. The handy under stair cupboard offers excellent storage.

Sitting Room (5.51m x 4.85m)

A delightful and very cosy sitting room/librarythat is again flooded with light by the large picture window and dual aspect ceiling Velux. The impressive fitted furniture and shelving has been designed with hand crafted by the local Terpersie Studio. This and the vaulted ceiling offers a real wow factor. The Wiking wood burning stove adds a focal point in the room and is perfect for those colder evenings. There is also some well placed feature lighting and the Sisal flooring continues from the hallway.

Kitchen/Dining Room (5.87m x 5.58m)

This absolutely stunning room offers the perfect central hub and will take your breath away with the vaulted ceiling and exposed beams and south facing glass wall offering open views of the garden and countryside beyond. The custom built Neptune units in a soft painted finish with natural Iroko wood work surfaces and Belfast sink give the space a traditional farmhouse style and the central island is a bespoke piece that has been restored by the current owner and offers an ideal preparation area and informal dining space. The grey Everhot cooker has an overhead mantle and other integrated appliances include fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The dining area offers space for a substantial table and chairs making it the perfect spot for large family gatherings or entertaining. The sliding doors give access to the sheltered seating area bringing the outside in during those warmer months. The Russwood flooring finishes the space perfectly.

Family Room (6.45m x 3.68m)

Another delightful room on open plan to the kitchen/diner and offering a quiet spot to sit and relax with the south facing windows flooding the space with light and offering superb open views. Again this opens onto the sheltered sitting area so perfect for summer entertaining. The neutral decor and Russwood flooring is continued.

Boot Room (2.99m x 3.08m)

Fitted with Neptune base units again complimented with the Iroko natural wood surfaces and Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, freezer and a free standing washing machine. There is a fitted cupboard and plenty of space for a unit to store all your outer and footwear. The floor is finished in limestone tiling. This space is ideal for kicking everything off after a long walk and for dogs beds etc.

Landing (2.06m x 1.04m)

A cosy landing which gives access to the upper master suite and space for a console table and the Sisal flooring continues.

Master Bedroom (5.96m x 3.39m)

Situated on the upper level is this luxurious bedroom is part of a very generous suite with WC facilities and separate dressing room. A very bright space with stunning views from the dual aspect windows and ample space for a variety of large furniture and soft seating. It is decorated in warm tones with a neutral fully fitted carpet.

Dressing Room (2.24m x 2.04m)

A former 5th bedroom now utilised as an excellent dressing room with custom built storage again by Terpersie Studio. The dual aspect windows allow ample daylight to flood this space and provide continued views of the surrounding countryside. There is ample space here for a dressing table and soft seating with the rich period colours contrasting with neutral fitted carpet.

Wc (2.24m x 2.04m)

Situated between the master bedroom and the dressing room is a newly created cloakroom with a rectangular wash hand basin housed in a small vanity unit and concealed cistern WC. It could be possible to fit a shower here if required. The Velux window provides natural light and the floor is finished in a quality vinyl.

Bedroom 2 (5.6m x 3.2m)

A stunning guest bedroom on the ground floor with dual aspect providing views of the front garden. This elegant double bedroom has ample space for a variety of free standing furniture and soft seating, Sisal flooring continues.

Bedroom 3 (3.95m x 3.05m)

Another good sized double bedroom on the ground floor, offering ample space for free standing furniture and decorated in a period green with natural fitted carpet. The current owners use this as an excellent home office.

Bedroom 4 (5.56m x 3.79m)

Another superb south facing double bedroom which is currently being used as an art studio. The wall to ceiling window provides stunning views toward Alford and floods the space with light. The sliding doors lead out to a sheltered seating area and the floor is finished in a quality vinyl.

Bathroom (3.95m x 1.52m)

An impressive bathroom fitted with a Albion free standing bath tub and wall mounted taps set on a raised platform, vanity unit with storage housing the wash hand basin and WC. This impressive period look is continued with contrasting wood panelling and pattered ceramic floor tiles. There is also a chrome ladder style heated towel rail.

Shower Room (3.95m x 2.04m)

Very bright and beautifully appointed with a large fully lined walk in cubicle offering a mains rain water shower with hand held attachment and glass screen, large rectangular wash hand basin with waterfall tap set on an attractive antique wood unit with twin wall mounted mirrors and overhead lighting. There is a ladder style heated towel rail and the floor is finished in a matching neutral ceramic tile.

Garage

This substantial double garage and workshop is a dream for the car or motorbike enthusiast with ample space for vehicles, tools and equipment. It has excellent lighting and plenty of power points along with twin powered sectional doors and separate double doors to the side. The biomass boiler and large hot water system is also located here along with Tesla battery power system and power wall, car charging point, and point for generator. In addition there is 6KW solar inverter/diverter. The wooden staircase leads to the fully floored upper level with Velux windows, power and light that is currently fitted with shelved storage. This would offer a superb games room, home gym or office space. The structure however is basically a traditional timber house kit and could provide a separate dwelling on approval of the required permissions.

Outside

To the front is a large tarmac driveway that provides ample space for vehicle parking, including caravan, motor home or larger vehicles if required.

Garden

This unique modern property is surrounded by one acre of easily maintained gardens mainly consisting of mature lawn, so plenty of space for the family or pets to run and play, while offering space and distance from neighbouring properties. The very attractive natural coloured slate pathways lead around the property and to the rear is a very sheltered patio area offering total privacy and ideal to sit and relax or enjoy alfresco dining. You can just imagine sitting with your morning cuppa while taking in that amazing view. The garden is also complimented by some original stone dykes and various shrubs and planting. It is still very much a blank canvas to do with what you wish.