Gryphon House Ury Stonehaven, AB39 3ST

Description

This is undoubtedly one of the finest built houses in the Stonehaven area, providing superb and stylish accommodation and set in lovely landscaped and secluded gardens on the prestigious Ury Estate, just to the north of Stonehaven. Completed 18 years ago, this excellent house combines traditional architectural styling with the very best of modern living and has been completed to the highest of standards, with high quality finishings and fittings throughout. This lovely house has accommodation all on the ground floor, and has been imaginatively designed with all rooms situated around a central conservatory, with views towards the garden and Ury House, a comfortable and stylish open plan Lounge and Dining Room, superb Kitchen by Smallbone of Devizes with many extras, and 3 excellent Double Bedrooms, all with en-suite Bathrooms with showers. The extensive garden grounds have been well laid out with views over an adjacent pond and comes complete with detached triple Garage. An exceptionally fine house presented in the finest quality, viewing is highly recommended. An adjacent building plot may be available at additional cost if the purchaser required. The majority of the furniture may also be available by separate negotiation.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Solid sandstone finishes on all window and door surrounds and outside wall corners. All windows are sash and case double glazed and Argon filled. Solid American walnut internal doors throughout. Plantation Shutters to all external windows (except Conservatory). Fitted burglar alarm to house and garage. Music system with satellite TV to main rooms and digital radio into all bathrooms. Central vacuum system. Roof solar panels. Underfloor heating which is thermostatically controlled in all rooms. New Air Source Heat Pump for Underfloor heating and hot water and offering excellent economy. Triple garage.

The area of Ury boasts lovely walks all through the estate.  Gryphon House is tucked away in a secluded location meaning this property enjoys a high degree of privacy.  A Jack Nicklaus 18 hole golf course is also currently being built with this property being in very close proximity to the opening hole. The property is also in close proximity to Stonehaven.

Stonehaven is the largest town to the south of Aberdeen, 15 miles from the city with excellent road and rail links. It is a vibrant community comprising the Old Town around the picturesque harbour and the new town expanding out from the beach and Market Square. It has a wide range of facilities for all ages with excellent shops, hotels and restaurants, secondary and primary schools, hospital and medical centre, railway station and superb leisure activities including the open air pool. Easy commuting to Aberdeen by road and rail and good links by the A90 to Dundee and the South, with the new bypass making this an easy commute.

Take A90 road to Dundee Pass all the Stonehaven signs and turn off at sign marked “Kirkton Garden Centre”; take first left marked “Banchory”;  at the mini roundabout take first exit; over flyover take 1st exit at roundabout; after Approx 1/2 mile turn right into Ury Estate; follow this single track road until you go over 2 Speed bumps; take second left which is the drive to Gryphon House AB39 3ST.

THE ACCOMMODATION ALL ON ONE FLOOR COMPRISES:-

Conservatory: (12m x 6m)(39’4” x 19’8”)

The beautiful Conservatory is the centrepiece of this fine house, a large bright room with glazed double entrance doors to the front and rear; Fully glazed roof with electric vents; Barbas Wood effect gas stove; 2 Hunter ceiling fans; Limestone water feature; 3 amp Wall lights controlled by single switch; The conservatory gives access to all rooms within the house and has beautiful views towards both sides of the garden; TV point and ample 13A sockets.

Open Plan Lounge/Dining Room: (10m x 5m) (32’8” x 16’4”) 

Stunning Lounge with vaulted ceiling and feature beams; Ceiling spotlights; Feature fireplace with impressive living flame Bell Gas fire with remote control; 2 gable windows and 2 further windows and double French doors to the front garden; Plantation Wood shutters; Glazed double doors and panels lead to the Conservatory and an alternative dining area.

Kitchen

Smart Dining Kitchen on open plan to the Lounge fitted with a superb range of solid American walnut Kitchen units by Smallbone of Devizes with Franke stainless steel sink unit fitted with Insinkerator food waste disposal unit, Qooker hot water tap, MGS stainless steel mixer tap and black granite draining and work surface; Walnut plate and cup rack mounted on mirrored splash back; Integrated Miele dishwasher; Drawer/storage unit, 3 x 1 metre wide storage drawers( one fitted for cutlery), Oven unit, Miele Oven, Miele Steam Oven, Miele Plate Warmer Drawer; Circular Central island with breakfast bar, Miele 4 ring ceramic induction hob, Westinghouse rise and fall extractor, black granite work surface; Handmade Italian wall lights, 4 wall mounted Artcoustic speakers; Walk in Pantry (1.5m x 5m) with stainless steel Combined corner fridge and larder; Wooden walnut veneered shelf storage to two walls, painted shelf unit and 5 ceiling low energy lights.

Master Bedroom: (6m x 5m)(19’8” x 16’4”)

Excellent Master Bedroom with Vaulted ceiling and feature beams; ceiling spot lights with 2 windows and double French doors leading to the garden. Double French doors on the opposite side leading to the patio area at the rear of the conservatory. All fitted with plantation shutters; 2 Wall mounted Artcoustic speakers, lighting, TV, and all lights controlled from either side of bed; Dressing area with vaulted ceiling, leading via an Archway to the En-suite Bathroom; Ample 13A sockets.

En-suite Master Bathroom: (3.5m x 5m)(11’5” x 16’4”)

Stylish En-suite Bathroom fitted with Villeroy and Boch white goods and Victoria and Albert egg shaped White central bath surrounded by floor lights, with Hans Grohe free standing mixer tap and shower; Large double unit with magenta Silestone top and 2 oval freestanding wash hand basins with walnut veneer 2 drawer base wall hung base unit, large fitted mirror with 2 lights; Separate vanity mirror with light and shaver socket; Walk in Hans Grohe “Raindance” overhead shower and further hand shower unit; Wall hung toilet and bidet; Stainless steel towel rail with magenta inserts; eight ceiling lights with dimmer switch; 2 ceiling mounted Bower and Wilkins speakers; Two windows to the side with Plantation shutters; Fully tiled on all walls and floor.

Bedroom 2: (4m x 5m)(13’1” x 16’4”)

Very Comfortable Double Bedroom with 2 gable windows and further window to the rear; Fitted Plantation wooden shutters; Double fitted mirror wardrobes; TV point; Wall lights and TV controlled from either side of bed; Ample 13A sockets; LV wall lights; 2 Bower and Wilkins ceiling mounted speakers.

En-Suite Shower Room

Stylish En-suite Shower Room, fully tiled floor and walls; Walnut base unit with free standing Duravit wash hand basin; Large fitted mirror with two lights; Wall hung Duravit WC and large walk in shower; Small window to the rear with Plantation shutter: 5 Ceiling LW lights and further light with extractor; 2 Bower and Wilkins ceiling mounted speakers.

Bedroom 3: (4m x 5m)( 13’1” x 16’4”)

Smart Double Bedroom with window to the rear; Fitted with Plantation shutters; Large fitted double wardrobe with mirrored doors; TV point; LV wall lights and ample 13A sockets.

Shower Room

Attractive Jack’ n Jill Shower room with large Walk in shower with glazed screen and Hans Grohe Shower; Wash hand basin on Walnut base unit; Large fitted mirror with 2 lights; Fully tiled floor and walls; Wall hung Duravit WC; 5 Ceiling LW lights and further light with extractor fan; 2 Bower and Wilkins ceiling mounted speakers; Doors to Bedroom 3 and Conservatory.

Utility Room/Fitness Room: (4.5m max x 5m max)( 14’9” x 16’4”)

Good sized room with tiled floor and matching tiled skirting; Fitted mirrored double wardrobes with ample space for coats etc; Separate mirrored corner cupboard housing hot water tank, electricity boards, solar panel controls, Electrolux BEAM central vacuum tank and outside light timer (timed and light sensitive) also has a smart console for underfloor heating and water.  Fitted units with stainless steel sink; Plumbed for washing machine and tumble dryer; Hatch to loft space; Entrance door from the rear garden, garage and parking area; 2 Ceiling mounted Bower and Wilkins speakers; Ceiling lights with PIV sensor; Separate cupboard housing TV, music system and Burglar alarm Units.

Garage

Large detached triple garage with 3 up and over remotely operated electric garage doors giving 3 equal access sizes of 2.40m wide x 2.00m high; Concrete floor with insulated and plaster board walls; 6 overhead fluorescent lights; Cold water tap; Ample 13A sockets; Hatch with fitted ladder to Loft space with insulated floored storage area, built with walk through trusses to make an easy conversion to office space (subject to the necessary consents being obtained) ample 13A sockets, 3 overhead fluorescent lights. Side exit door directly opposite the Utility Room.

General

The various quality floor finishes, shutters, blinds and light fitments are to be included in the price.  An adjacent building plot may be available at additional cost if the purchaser required.

The majority of the furniture may also be available by separate negotiation.

(Outside)

This fine house is set in pleasant gardens with long gravelled drive with lighting leading to an area in front of the garage with a suitable turning area and parking for several cars; Security lights on all aspects of the house; 4 Bower and Wilkins wall mounted exterior speakers; Granite paved patio areas to rear, paths around house and gazebo base. Rear of conservatory overlooks 2 granite water features; Gravelled front garden overlooking the pond; Several electricity points situated around the house exterior and at various points on the front garden including the Gazebo. An ample supply of cold water taps. Small enclosed vegetable garden; High level area planted with tree’s encouraging privacy and wildlife. Entrance to drive is wired for electric gates.

EPC Banding

C

EPC rating: C. Council tax band: G,

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