4 bed link detached house for sale

Towerbank House, High Street, Banchory, Aberdeenshire AB31

An opportunity has arisen to purchase this substantial home together with three self contained apartments located in the heart of the popular Royal Deeside town of Banchory.

A 19th century Victorian period home built in 1880 stands proudly in the heart of Banchory enjoying an enviable south facing position in beautiful Royal Deeside allowing stunning views towards the hills to be seen from most rooms. 'Towerbank' House' is a fabulous 4 bedroom link-detached granite home incorporating a wonderful package of holiday lets comprising a self contained 1 bedroom cottage and a Mews type house with two self contained apartments. This thriving business works well for all walks of life and has been enjoyed as a family home for many years with the self contained accommodation being perfect for visiting family and friends. Higher profit levels could be obtained to the enthusiastic buyer by running the business on a regular daily business.

Towerbank house: Immaculately presented, this instantly appealing property is tastefully decorated and refurbished in certain areas by the current owner to create a warm and welcoming home with many of its fine features still intact. Traditional radiators, high ceilings with attractive cornicing evident in most rooms and plantation shutters which dress the south facing windows on the ground floor are all in keeping with the properties image. This versatile two-storey property with mezzanine floor is served by gas central heating and has double-glazed windows throughout. Stepping into a vestibule, the house opens into a spacious reception hall. This gives access to the beautifully presented drawing room with dual aspect windows and a decorative 'Regency' style fireplace with ornate tiled insets, cast iron canopy and wood mantle. The kitchen is set on open plan with the family room giving a contemporary feel for everyday living. The cottage style kitchen with Iroko worktops and mosaic tiling to complement incorporates a pine dresser, Belfast sink with waste disposal, dishwasher and a range cooker is the main source for cooking. There is an American style Samsung fridge/freezer and a breakfast bar with storage. Just off the kitchen lies the utility room fitted with units.

The original staircase with cast iron spindles and mahogany hand rail takes you to the split level landing. To the left steps lead to a family bathroom fitted with a three piece suite. On the next level there are four elegantly presented double bedrooms, two of which benefit from private en-suite shower rooms and one of which enjoys access to a Jack & Jill shower room.

Outside to the rear there is steps lead up to the secluded sun terrace which is surrounded by high mature hedging providing privacy. This is mainly laid to decking and part stone chip for easy maintenance and a summer house to relax and enjoy the outlook. A courtyard divides ' Towerbank House' from the three self catering premises.

Cosy cottage: Ground floor cottage with entrance hall, open plan lounge and kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.

Mews studio apartment: Ground floor studio apartment with lounge/bedroom, hall, kitchen and shower room.

Towerview apartment: Enters into a hall with a small utility room and storage cupboard. Stairs to upper landing, lounge that has also been utilised a bedroom previously to provide additional accommodation, kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.

Towerbank House

Ground Floor

Vestibule (2.06m x 1.32m)

Reception Hall (3.18m x 1.3m)

Drawing Room (7.72m x 3.84m)

Dining Kitchen (7.67m x 4.11m)

Utility Room (5.6m x 1.57m)

Mezzanine Floor

Bathroom (2.57m x 1.6m)

First Floor

Landing (2.44m x 2.13m)

Master Bedroom (3.94m x 3.35m)

En Suite (2m x 1.83m)

Bedroom 2 (3.9m x 3.89m)

Bedroom 3 (3.9m x 3.86m)

Bedroom 4 (3.56m x 2.87m)

En Suite (3.23m x 2.13m)

En Suite (1.83m x 0.91m)

Cosy Cottage

Lounge/Kitchen (5.94m x 2.7m)

Bedroom (4.17m x 2.34m)

Shower Room (1.83m x 1.37m)

Mews Studio Apartment

Studio (6.2m x 3.25m)

Galley Kitchen (3.96m x 1.52m)

Shower Room (1.63m x 1.3m)

Towerview Apartment

Entrance Hall (2.4m x 1.98m)

Utility Room (1.52m x 1.12m)

Upper Hall (5.94m x 0.91m)

Lounge (4.01m x 3.66m)

Kitchen (2.34m x 2.2m)

Bedroom (3.48m x 2.92m)

Shower Room (1.83m x 1.7m)