Superb, architect-designed family home in a fabulous elevated position with views to Glens of Foudland.
SUMMARY
The Lookout is a fabulous A rated energy efficient family home in a spectacular location with far reaching views. Built by the seller in 2016 to an exceptional standard, the property was shortlisted to the final three in the North East Region for the BBC's Scotland's Home of the Year 2020. The design of the property has allowed for maximum enjoyment of the views with triple aspect rooms and a full height glass gable in the sitting room. Externally, the property is built using high quality materials including a Welsh slate roof, aluminium gutters and downpipes, granite walls and Siberian larch cladding. Modern luxuries include underfloor heating on the ground floor fed by a wood pellet boiler, excellent insulation, a Sonos surround sound system and oak doors and skirtings throughout. There are fantastic entertaining spaces including a split level open plan dining room/sitting room and spacious decking and patio areas with external speakers which are accessed via large bifold doors. The bedrooms are generous and each has fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom has two walk in wardrobes and a luxurious en suite. On the first floor there is a versatile space which opens to the sitting room and glass gable, ideal as an additional living area or children's playroom. A large lawn surrounds the property and a woodland area with mature trees is adjacent to the versatile workshop. The Lookout is in a private, elevated position surrounded by farmland in a cluster of four large properties at the end of a well maintained track.
ACCOMMODATION
The Lookout is approached off a minor country road along a hardcore track lined with hawthorn hedging. Fine entrance pillars lead to a gravel drive with space for parking and turning. The solid wood front door is sheltered by a porch and leads to the inviting vaulted ceiling vestibule. The hall opens to the dining room and connecting sitting room which are on split level with a coffered ceiling above the dining area and a vaulted ceiling above the sitting room. A striking feature of the sitting room is the exposed structural green oak frame which adds an appropriately rustic edge to the interior; the beautiful, uninterrupted countryside view is breathtaking through the glazed gable.
The high spec kitchen by Drumoak Kitchens has a range of blue fitted units with wenge wood worktops and an impressive central island with a contrasting quartz worktop. Integrated Neff appliances include a double oven, induction hob, microwave and plate warmer. A stylish focal point of the kitchen is the fitted breakfast bar. Bifold doors lead to the decking. Adjacent to the kitchen is the very comfortable family room with a wood burning stove and triple aspect. Bifold doors in the kitchen and the family room lead to an extensive decked terrace and on to the garden. Accessed from the kitchen is the spacious utility room which has fitted units, two large cupboards and a walk in pantry.
Adjacent to the entrance vestibule is bedroom five and the plant room/store. From the reception hall a passage leads to a shower room and a very spacious and useful boot room which has a clothes pulley and doors leading to the double garage and the back garden. Just outside the backdoor is an external pellet store which also houses the water filtration system and pump.
The principal suite on the first floor is flooded with natural light from three sides. There are two dressing areas as well as two fitted wardrobes. The luxurious en suite has a slipper bath, separate shower, twin
glass wash basins on a marble top and underfloor heating.
The landing leads past a versatile galleried space which is ideal as a children's playroom or library.
Three double bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom complete the first floor accommodation.
OUTSIDE
The Lookout is surrounded by a landscaped garden ideal for relaxing and entertaining with the fabulous view as a backdrop. A large deck with external speakers is accessed through bifold doors from the house and steps lead to an extensive lawn with feature gabion baskets and granite steps. Beyond the landscaped garden is a track which surrounds the property and is bordered by additional garden ground. The garden to the south is fenced and has a paved patio and a drying line. There is ample parking and turning space adjacent to the front door on the gravel drive. Next to the workshop is a woodland area.
Outbuildings
Fully insulated, integral double garage with electric roller doors. Timber frame workshop (11mx 8m) with concrete floor, power, metal profiled roof, floored attic space with structure in place for future development, conversion potential subject to the relevant permissions.
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