* Freehold
* 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.
On the second floor. Which has a cupola over the landing, bedroom 4 has views
across Forest Road and bedroom 5 has distant views to the sea. Both bedrooms
have Art Deco fireplaces. There is a further bathroom on this floor and a
large floored cupboard.
**Outside**
The magical walled back garden has an abundance of mature shrubs and trees.
Adjacent to the climbing hydrangea framed living room/study door, is a pebbled
sitting area. A path leads through a leafy arch to the lawn, colourful mature
border and a small pond which has beautiful water lilies. The back gate leads
to a pedestrian path allowing access to Queens Lane South. There is a stone
potting and garden shed next to the utility room.
Location
The West End is a very sought after area of Aberdeen. A great number of local
amenities are within walking distance as is regular transport to many parts of
the city and the city centre itself is only about 5 minutes drive from the
property. Forest Road has easy access to Anderson Drive providing excellent
links to the north and south of the city. Close by are the highly respected
private schools, Albyn, St Margaret’s and Robert Gordon’s College. Also nearby
is Ashley Road Primary School and Aberdeen Grammar.
Square Footage: 2, 573 sq ft

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