• A substantial Victorian terraced home in the West End of Aberdeen +
• Rich in character and charm +
• Period features include high ceilings, ornate cornicing, Arts and Crafts-style wood panelling and open fires +
• Spacious accommodation arranged over 3 floors +
• Mature, private back garden with pond +
• EPC Rating = D +

Substantial family home in Aberdeen’s leafy West End.

Description

SUMMARY
3 Forest Road is a substantial family home in Aberdeen’s leafy West End. This is the first time the property has come to the market for over 30 years. Built in the 1870s to an individual specification over three floors, using granite from Rubislaw Quarry, the property is in the Albyn Rubislaw Conservation Area. The interiors are tastefully presented thanks to the current seller’s daughter who is an interior designer. The furniture, curtains and light fittings are available separately. The mature gardens to the front and rear have been gardened organically.

ACCOMMODATION
At the front of the house, there is a low level granite wall with ornate iron railing and gate which leads to a crazy paving path through the front garden with an area of lawn and mature borders. The original, imposing front door opens to the spacious vestibule which has a tiled floor and a beautiful stained glass inner door and side panel. The welcoming hall has a sweeping staircase with pine banister and ornate cast iron balustrade and an understairs cupboard with light. The elegant sitting room has an abundance of period features including two shelved alcoves flanking the open fire which has an ornate Carron Ironworks inset, intricate cornice and a large west facing bay window with curved walls either side.

The living room/study is a good-sized and atmospheric room which is flooded with natural light through the glazed garden door with big windows either side. The focal point of the room is the open fire with decorative green Arts and Crafts tiles. Other features include maple flooring, an ornate cornice and panelling to dado height.

The kitchen has a range of fitted units with local granite worktops. There is a Smeg gas hob and double oven and a freestanding American style fridge freezer. The kitchen area opens to the dining room which has a Stovax wood burner in a wooden surround and a stained glass door to the utility room. The utility room has a large larder cupboard and storage cupboard, a Belfast sink and a glazed door to the garden. There is a small stained glass window featuring doves.

The sweeping staircase has sisal natural fibre flooring which continues throughout the upper floors. On the first floor is the generous, west facing principal bedroom with double sash and case windows and an en suite with Japanese bath and a marble top washbasin. Bedroom 2 is well proportioned and has a fireplace and press cupboard, while bedroom 3 has a square bay window to the east. The spacious bathroom has a large period cast iron bath, a ceramic Shanks washbasin and lino flooring.