A detached, extended home in an elevated position with wonderful countryside views
Within just under an acre of landscaped grounds, The Policies is a delightful home enjoying an elevated position with far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. Sympathetically extended to create a substantial yet balanced home. The property offers remarkable flexibility, making it particularly well suited to multi-generational living. A wonderful ground floor bedroom suite with adjoining sun room provides a private retreat, while the superb reception areas offer outstanding space for both formal entertaining and relaxed family life. The contemporary interior showcases attention to detail, featuring extensive bespoke storage, elegant dressing rooms and beautifully crafted doors and surrounds by skilled local craftsmen. The impressive dining kitchen is enhanced by premium Italian cabinetry from Laings of Inverurie, while the sumptuous bathroom suites feature luxury Duravit sanitary ware, statement baths and oversized Matki drench showers.
Entering through elegant double doors, a welcoming vestibule with flagstone flooring and exposed pointed stonework immediately sets the tone for this characterful yet contemporary home. Beyond, the impressive reception hall offers a wonderful sense of space, complemented by an extensive range of floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards concealed behind bespoke cabinetry, while a stylish cloakroom conveniently serves the ground floor accommodation.
The formal dining room enjoys a delightful triple aspect, creating a bright and sophisticated setting for entertaining. The informal sitting room is bathed in natural light from five windows and patio doors, centred around a cosy log-burning stove with bespoke media unit and cleverly concealed floor-to-ceiling bookcases. The generously proportioned family room is accessed via twin entrances and features a striking Swiss log-burning stove beneath a feature canopy, together with an integrated media centre.
Undoubtedly the heart of the home is the garden room, where extensive glazing and patio doors frame far-reaching views over the surrounding countryside, seamlessly connecting the interior with the landscaped gardens beyond. The adjacent snug has recently been used as a playroom and also benefits from spectacular views as does the home office for an ideal home-working environment. This room was previously one larger room and this could easily be reinstated.
The beautifully appointed kitchen combines style and practicality, featuring an extensive range of premium cabinetry, luxury work surfaces, breakfast bar seating and integrated appliances. A practical utility area with direct garden access provides an ideal space for everyday household tasks.
Completing the ground floor is an exceptional guest bedroom suite with en suite facilities, large picture windows and an adjoining sun room with flagstone flooring and patio doors, offering a private and versatile space ideally suited to guests, independent family members or multi-generational living.
Outside: A striking pillared entrance with double gates opens onto a lock-block driveway. Set within landscaped grounds extending to just under an acre, the gardens have been thoughtfully designed providing colour, interest and privacy throughout the seasons.
An extensive variety of mature shrubs, specimen trees and flowering plants create a delightful setting, while a substantial turning circle is centred around an elegant water feature and fountain, providing a focal point to the entrance. External security floodlighting enhances both convenience and peace of mind.
Taking full advantage of the property's elevated position, a selection of well-positioned patio and seating areas offer the perfect places from which to relax, entertain and enjoy the magnificent panoramic views across the surrounding countryside.
Quadruple garage block garage: Four electric up and over doors and personnel door. Internally the garage has a dividing wall to allow to partition off one vehicular space was a potential wash bay area or workshop. The floors for the vehicles are coated with a waterproof coating. An inner hall has a sink base unit. Walk in whisky room/wine cellar. A carpeted staircase leads to the lower level with a room previously used as a dressing room. Storage space with two safes. There is power, light and water and two air conditioning units. Double doors lead into the recreation room with fitted bar. There is a further room used as additional storage.
Triple garage block: Three electric up and over doors. The floors for the vehicles are coated with a waterproof coating. A personnel door leads into the luggage room with extensive shelving. A carpeted staircase leads to the lower floor which is currently fitted out as dressing room with shoe racks, hanging rails and wardrobes.
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What I love most about The Policies is its wonderful versatility. It is equally suited to large family gatherings, multi-generational living and peaceful everyday life, all while enjoying wonderful countryside views.
Fiona GormleyProperty agent