Forestside Drive, Banchory, AB31 5ZG

An impressive family home with lovely south-facing gardens, situated within a quiet and exclusive area of Banchory.

Forestside Drive
Forestside Drive Lounge leading to Dining Room Kitchen Family Room Guest Bedroom Garden

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Rent: £1400 per calendar month
Deposit: £1400
Lease: Long-term let preferred
Furnishings: Unfurnished
Available: LEASED

Features

Five Bedrooms – four double and one single; Lounge, Dining Room, Family Room, Dining Kitchen, Utility Room, Bathroom, Shower Room.

Double Glazing and Gas C/H throughout; off-street parking and Double Garage; extensive private gardens.

Appliances include Fridge-Freezer, separate Fridge and Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer.

Description

This is a spacious property with attractive and extensive gardens, offering good quality family accommodation. The décor is fresh and simple throughout.

It has been recently extended to include a south-facing two storey wing with bedrooms and family room overlooking the well stocked rear garden.

The property is situated within a quiet and exclusive area of Banchory and within easy walking distance of local schools and amenities.

Banchory is a small thriving town situated in the heart of Royal Deeside, approximately 17 miles west of Aberdeen which is within easy commuting distance and can be reached using a choice of travel by three main routes. There is a bus service from Banchory to the International School.

The town is well served with public transport offering regular bus services. There is a comprehensive range of shops, several good quality hotels and restaurants, an excellent garden centre, and the Primary and Secondary Schools have a reputation to be envied.

Incorporated within the secondary school are community and sports centres, including a swimming pool. Banchory has cricket and tennis clubs, several golf courses and a Driving Range at nearby Inchmarlo.

Details

HALL – Light and bright with access to most rooms. Deep cupboard with hanging rail. Telephone point. CLOAKROOM off, with wc and whb.

LOUNGE – Large elegant room decorated in neutral colours with new cream wool carpet. Large picture window to front. Working fireplace with pine surround. Georgian style glazed double doors separating Lounge from Dining Room. TV point.

FAMILY SITTING ROOM – Access at the end of the hall with steps and wooden balustrade leading up into lovely elevated south facing room with three large windows overlooking the formal and wild gardens and forming part of the rear extension. Beamed ceiling. Connection for satellite TV + Sky Digital box.

DINING ROOM – Access via lounge with east facing patio doors leading to small side garden with sheltered terrace/barbeque area. Serving hatch into kitchen.

DINING KITCHEN – Ample quantity of fitted wall and base oak effect units with gas hob, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, fridge freezer and fridge. Serving hatch into dining room. Window at sink overlooking small side garden. Door leading to side garden. Dining area.

LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM – Sink, washing machine, tumble drier and large upright freezer. Storage cupboard with hanging rail. East facing window.

SINGLE BEDROOM (1) – Ideal as Bedroom or study. Large shelved cupboard. West facing window. Telephone point.

DOUBLE BEDROOM (2) – Double 'L' shaped room with two large windows, one to front, the other south facing overlooking garden. Double fitted wardrobe.

DOUBLE BEDROOM (3) – Double bedroom with fitted double wardrobe. Window overlooking rear garden.

DOUBLE BEDROOM (4) – Steps lead down from end of hall to south facing bedroom, below family room. Delightful room with lovely view of rear garden. Would be an attractive study or sitting room for house guests.

DOUBLE BEDROOM (5) – Situated next to Bedroom 4 with two free standing pine wardrobes and large under stairs storage cupboard. Telephone point.

FAMILY BATHROOM – newly refurbished with three piece white suite. Over the bath power shower.

SHOWER ROOM – Situated between Bedrooms 4 and 5 and fitted with three piece suite. Opaque south facing window.

Outside:

The property has a lovely south facing fully enclosed formal garden to the rear and side, stocked with mature trees, herbaceous borders and shrubs, together with a large wild natural area. There is a "Wendy House" together with a small greenhouse currently planted with vines.

The tarred driveway to the front provides ample off street parking for several cars and leads to the DOUBLE GARAGE (not integrated) with up and over door, power, light and water tap.

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Leasing Information: Rent is payable monthly in advance. A deposit equivalent to one month's rent is payable on entry and the tenant will be responsible for 50 per cent of the cost of preparing and checking an Inventory. References will be required and a credit reference check may be undertaken at the prospective Tenant's expense.

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