Property description

Constructed circa 1895, this most impressive detached granite villa stands on an elevated position with a substantial garden and exceptional sea views. Rooms, with lofty ceilings, are extremely well proportioned and natural light floods in and highlights the elegant period features, which include panelled doors, moulded skirtings, dado and picture rails, pilasters, ornate plasterwork and stained glass. Full of modern appeal, the property combines style and simplicity and offers versatile family living and bedroom space across three floors, with the added benefit of a two bedroom apartment on the lower ground floor which offers additional self contained accommodation and a connection to the main house. The tasteful decoration consists of a spectrum of neutral shades to vibrant colours, with statement walls in modern wall coverings, complemented by a mixture of carpets, tiles or laminates to suit. With a modern kitchen, luxury bathrooms and a tasteful presentation throughout, an enclosed garden with areas to play, relax or entertain, generous parking secured by electronic gates and garaging for three cars completes the appeal of this most attractive family home in first class order throughout. Accommodation; VESTIBULE Half glazed door with leaded panels and stained glass top and side screens. Mosaic floor tiles. Moulded skirtings, Picture rail. Half-glazed, leaded and stained glass with side and top screens to the hallway and affording light to the area; A welcoming RECEPTION HALLWAY with impressive wooden staircase with curved balustrade and Newel post leads to the upper floor. Panelling to picture rail height; The LOUNGE is an elegant reception room with bay window to the front with another side facing window which floods the room in light. Marble and tiled fireplace with open fire; Sizeable DINING ROOM with bay window to front and sea views, marble and granite fireplace with open fire. Shelved alcove with low level cupboard; PLAYROOM A spacious reception room, decorated in a bright colourscheme with window to the rear; Well proportioned FAMILY ROOM with feature wall and window to rear. Tiled fireplace with open fire. Glass fronted shelved alcove with low level cupboard. Lobby With door to the side garden. Access to the lower ground floor; UTILITY ROOM featuring a range of white wall and base units with contrasting black laminate worktops. WC. Inset sink with mixer tap. Tiling to dado height. Washing machine. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Shelved cupboard. Laminate flooring; A beautifully designed KITCHEN fitted with a comprehensive range of white wall and base cabinets with granite worktops and splashbacks. Dresser unit. Aga with overmantel and extractor. Integrated microwave, dishwasher and fridge. Multi-paned glazed door to garden room. Amtico flooring. Ample space for relaxed dining. A sizeable GARDEN ROOM with glazing on three sides. Exposed granite wall. Ceramic floor tiles.Double doors to garden. UPPER FLOOR An impressive staircase with wooden balustrade leads to the upper galleried landing and to a mezzanine level; A good sized BATHROOM with bath, base unit with vanity basin and wc. Tiled corner enclosure with mains shower, fixed and swivel heads and sliding door. Ceramic floor tiles with underfloor heating. Heated rail; DOUBLE BEDROOM with side window. Fitted cupboard. Accent wall with stylish wallpaper. FIRST FLOOR The hallway has natural light afforded from a ceiling cupola; A sizeable BEDROOM with double window to front affording superb sea views. Stylish wall feature. Wall to wall fitted wardrobes with solid and mirrored doors; A luxury EN-SUITE BATHROOM with spa bath and shower attachment. Tiled corner enclosure with mains shower and sliding door. Period style basin with storage cabinets, overhead mirror and lights. Heated towel rail; A very spacious STUDY/BEDROOM with bay window to front affording far reaching sea views, with another window to the side. Marble fireplace with living flame gas fire. Extensive range of quality study furniture including a desk, shelf and drawers; A well proportioned DOUBLE BEDROOM with double window to rear; Another very well proportioned DOUBLE BEDROOM with double window to rear, decorated in vibrant colours. Fitted cupboard. LOWER GROUND FLOOR With a private entrance accessed from the north aspect, or accessed from the games room; Porch Glazed on three sides and fitted with Venetian blinds, affording superb natural light. Door to garden. Door to hallway. Exposed granite wall; An L-shaped HALLWAY with fitted cupboard. Door to games room. A good sized LOUNGE & KITCHEN on open plan, with dual aspect front and side windows. Space for seating, dining and preparation. Laminate flooring. The kitchen is fitted with a wide range of white Shaker style cabinets with black laminate worktops and upstands. Electric oven and grill. Gas hob. Stainless steel extractor. Washing machine. Dishwasher; DOUBLE BEDROOM with twin windows to rear; EN-SUITE BATHROOM featuring a shower bath with mains shower and screen. White vanity cabinets with back to wall wc and inset basin. Ceramic floor tiles. Heated towel rail; spacious DOUBLE BEDROOM with window to side and door to garden; fully tiled, luxury EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with shower cabinet featuring massage jets, shelves and a seat. WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Ceramic floor tiles. Heated towel rail; GAMES ROOM A staircase with wooden balustrade leads from the rear lobby of the ground floor. An exceptionally spacious and multi-purpose room with dual aspect windows to front and rear, and with a door to the south facing garden at the side. Laminate flooring. Location The coastal town of Stonehaven lies some 15 miles south of Aberdeen with excellent road and rail links to the city. There is a picturesque harbour with hotels and restaurants, a range of shopping facilities, post office and banks. Stonehaven has excellent primary and secondary schools, a leisure centre with gymnasium and swimming pool and an open air heated swimming pool. There is an 18 hole golf course with clubhouse, bowling green, tennis courts and open public parks. Directions Travel south from Aberdeen on the A90 and exit the dual carriageway to Stonehaven. At the mini roundabout continue on and then turn right into Belmont Brae. Then right into Bath Street then left into Robert Street and the property is located on the right hand side. The mature, walled grounds that encircle Lyleston comprise a substantial lawn at the front of the property with pathway, gravel borders and established shrubs, trees and hedging. On the south aspect there is a lock block patio, garden shed, drying poles, wrought iron railings and a well stocked rockery: from here there is access to the ground and lower ground floors. On the north side, with access to the self contained apartment there is a lawn and a paved patio. To the rear, with gate access to Gurney Street, there is a sizeable area of lock block with parking for several cars, a potting shed adjoins the garages, and as well as a paved patio, a ground cover of gravel, and a lawn, there is a variety of shrubs and trees. Garages & Parking - One single and one double garage with electric up and over doors, power and light. The sizeable lock block driveway is secured by electronic gates and provides parking for several cars. Services Gas fired central heating. Partial double glazing. Security alarm system. Entry early August but can be earlier if required. REGISTRATION PENDING