2 Hirn Cottages, Crathes, Banchory, AB31

2 Hirn Cottages, located in the picturesque village of Crathes is a perfect home for those seeking a rural lifestyle yet a short commute to amenities. This spacious home is set over two floors and benefits from a double garage, driveway parking and an extensive enclosed rear garden. Early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the space and extensive works the current owners have accomplished. 

This spacious 133m2 semi detached home comprises: front porch with under stair storage, spacious lounge with double doors to the bright South facing conservatory room, modern kitchen diner with breakfast bar. There is a modern bathroom with shower over bath and a convenient utility room with space to work from home or storage purposes. The upper floor of the property has four double bedrooms, all with storage and the master bedroom with a modern en-suite shower room and jack & jill sinks. There is further storage in the landing and via fitted stairs to the partly floored loft space. 

Externally, there is driveway parking for two cars, a double garage and stunning rural views to the front. To the rear of the property is an extensive enclosed rear garden with views of the Hill of Fare. 

The property is highly energy efficient with a ground source heat pump and solar panels keeping energy bills low and monetary incentives from these payable to the purchasers. The property also benefits from a wood burning stove in the lounge and double glazing. 

Crathes is a quiet rural village perfect for those looking for a country location yet in a commutable distance to Westhill, Banchory and Aberdeen. There is a primary school in the area and the academy is located in Banchory. Banchory just 10 minutes drive away, has a range of eateries, pubs, shops and local businesses, with two supermarkets and plenty of leisure activities such as riverside walks, golf, swimming and fishing. 

HOME REPORT - The home report is available to view on the Northwood website portal (within the listing, under the documents section).

Lounge

4.8m x 3.3m (15'9" x 10'10")

Wood Burning Stove Fireplace, door and windows to the conservatory.

Conservatory

3.2m x 3.5m (10'6" x 11'6")

South facing and enjoys stunning rural views - a perfect family room or dining room. White panelled ceiling with large downlights, windows all sides, a double door to the front garden and door to the lounge. White double radiator. Laminate flooring.

Kitchen Diner

5.2m x 3m (17'1" x 9'10")

A bright and modern kitchen diner with white gloss units and speckled gloss worktop. Double North facing rear windows. Neutral walls and white ceiling with downlights. Laminate flooring.

Utility and Store Room

2m x 3.3m (6'7" x 10'10")

Located off the kitchen and with a door to the rear garden is a spacious utility room with white gloss storage cupboards and plumbing for a sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also ample space for a small office space or storage. Two windows to the garden. Laminate flooring and neutral walls.

Bathroom

2m x 2m (6'7" x 6'7")

Modern bathroom with white ceiling and walls and teal coloured tiling. Electric shower over bath, white WC, white sink with pedestal. Stone coloured tiled floor. Chrome towel radiator.

Landing

Carpet flooring, neutral walls, bright south facing front window. 1x Built in storage cupboard. 1x Cupboard door accessing the stairwell to the loft space. White radiator.

Bedroom 1

3.9m x 3m (12'10" x 9'10")

South facing and enjoys stunning rural views, a double bedroom with red feature wall and three neutral walls and a large vertical radiator. Carpet flooring. 2x Built in storage wardrobes.

B1 En-Suite

2.5m x 2.9m (8'2" x 9'6")

North facing and views of the Hill of Fare. Modern en-suite with black gloss tiled flooring, white walls with black and white tiling. Chrome towel radiator. White WC, white jack and jill sinks with gloss storage unit under. Large double shower cubicle. Storage cupboards.

Bedroom 2

2.7m x 4.2m (8'10" x 13'9")

South facing and enjoys stunning rural views - a spacious double bedroom with 3x neutral walls and 1x purple wall, carpet flooring and a fitted storage wardrobe.

Bedroom 3

3.1m x 3.5m (10'2" x 11'6")

North facing and views of the Hill of Fare- spacious double bedroom with neutral walls, carpet flooring, large vertical radiator and a fitted storage wardrobe.

Bedroom 4

2.5m x 4.1m (8'2" x 13'5")

North facing and views of the Hill of Fare- double bedroom with neutral walls and painted mural, carpet flooring, large vertical radiator and a fitted storage wardrobe.

Double Garage

7.5m x 2.7m (24'7" x 8'10")

A spacious double length garage with garage door to the front and a rear door plus rear facing window. The ground source heat pump system is housed here.