Marine Cottage, Hightown, Collieston AB41 8RJ

Accommodation

Entrance Porch

Bright entrance to the home, glazed on three sides to maximise visibility of the idyllic front garden and view to the sea. Telephone point with Broadband connection. Ceramic floor tiles. Glazed door to hall.

Reception Hall

Impressive entrance hall providing access to the ground floor accommodation via original stripped pine panelled doors. Tiffany style ceiling pendant. Carpet with matwell. Staircase to upper levels.

Lounge

22’2” x 15’ (6.76m x 4.57m) approx

Instantly appealing lounge, again enjoying a fabulous frontal view of the garden towards the sea, and a further side facing window. Boasting spacious proportions, the focal point of this attractively presented room is a striking inglenook fireplace with oak overmantle, exposed granite recess, and new cast iron wood burning stove. TV aerial with satellite connection. Two beaded glass chandeliers. Curtains on wooden poles fitted to the windows, and new engineered bamboo hardwood. Door to inner hall.

Inner Hall

Leading to the rear of the home, with built-in understair cloak cupboard and eyeball spotlight fitting. Wood effect vinyl flooring.

Dining Kitchen

19’8” x 13’ (5.99m x 3.96m) approx

Superbly appointed kitchen offering ample space for central dining table and fitted with an array of cream coloured shaker-style cabinets complemented by brushed steel handles, co-ordinating granite effect work surfaces and splashback tiling. Built-in shelved larder. “Blanko” 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap. Appliances include: new ‘Samsung’ induction hob with chimney-style extractor canopy above; “Neff” eye-level electric double oven/grill’; integrated dishwasher; and free-standing upright fridge/freezer. Telephone point. Several recessed downlighters and chrome spotlight track on dimmer control switch. Wicker roman blinds adorn the side and rear facing windows, and the floor covering is wood effect vinyl. Ample space for central dining table and chairs.

Utility Room

Conveniently accessed off the kitchen and providing direct access to the rear garden, the spacious utility room is fitted with base units, worktop accommodation, and sink with white quartz effect wet wall splashbacks. Traditional wooden clothes pulley. Wall mounted coat hooks, and radiator. Spotlight track. Side facing window. Vinyl wood effect flooring. Spaces for under-counter laundry appliances.

Shower Room

Fitted with modern white sanitary ware, comprising: wc; wash basin in vanity unit; and recessed shower enclosure with both mains and electric shower systems, and glass pivot door. White quartz effect wetl-wall panelling within the shower and to the splashback areas. Heated towel rail and fitted mirror above the basin. Recessed downlighters and extractor fan. Opaque side facing window. Vinyl wood effect flooring.

Double Bedroom 2

12’9” x 12’ (3.89m x 3.66m) approx

Delightful, light filled, front facing room featuring pastel décor with new engineered bamboo hardwood and co-ordinating curtains on wooden pole. Pendant fitting. Ample floor space for free standing furniture.

Double Bedroom 3

13’2” x 12’5” (4.01m x 3.78m) approx

Good sized rear facing room benefiting from a built-in shelved cupboard. Aerial for wall mounted TV. Co-ordinating décor, curtains and new engineered bamboo hardwood. Pendant fitting.

Mezzanine Level

A wide carpeted staircase with open spindle balustrade and solid handrail ascends to the bright mezzanine level where dual aspect velux windows draw in an abundance of natural light. Lighting is by a chrome spotlight fitting and Tiffany style ceiling pendant.

Family Bathroom

11’3” x 9’9” (3.43m x 2m) approx

Windows spanning the length of one wall draw in considerable natural light to the spacious bathroom which is fitted with a quality white sanitary ware, comprising: wc with recessed cistern; bidet; and glazed shower enclosure fitted with both mains and electric shower systems and sliding door. A recent superb upgrade is the installation of twin ‘Belfast’ style ceramic basins with chrome mixer taps set in a range of stylish bespoke cabinetry with contrasting ‘Minerva Calcutta Marble’ counter top. White quartz wet wall panelling within the shower area and to dado height elsewhere. Fitted mirror, shaving light, and two shaving sockets. Traditional style chrome heated towel rail. Chrome circular spotlight fitting and extractor fan. Underfloor heating to the ceramic floor tiles. Large shelved airing cupboard with light housing the central heating controls and water cylinder.

First Floor

Continuing on the carpeted staircase to the first floor bedroom accommodation. Hatch access to loft space. Smoke detector.

Double Bedroom 1

17’5” x 12’10” (5.31m x 3.91m) approx

Commanding a magnificent open view towards the harbour and sea this most attractive bedroom can comfortably accommodate a range of free standing furniture. Contemporary chrome ceiling light. Curtains fitted to brass pole, and oak flooring.

Double Bedroom 4

12’10” x 9” (3.91m x 2.75m) approx

Again enjoying an open vista to the front, this bright bedroom is decorated in a pastel colour which is enhanced by oak flooring and co-ordinating curtains. TV aerial point. Contemporary chrome ceiling light.

Double Bedroom 5

12’10” x 8’1” (3.91m x 2.46m) approx

Meantime used as an enviable dressing room, this is a bright rear facing room with velux window, oak flooring and contemporary chrome ceiling light.

Home Office

7’9” x 6’7” (2.36m x 2.01m) approx

Attractively decorated room with front facing window framing the fabulous sea view, fitted with curtains, pendant fitting, a telephone point, and new engineered bamboo hardwood.

Outside

The stunning front garden is enclosed by a stone wall and wooden front gate which opens onto a paved path leading to the front door. Well-tended lawns at either side of the path are bordered by an abundance of vibrant flowering shrubs, mature trees, pampas grasses and climbing roses, seating area laid in granite chips and a timber deck which is ideal for al fresco gatherings. A granite chipped access driveway leads to a parking space at the side, and on to the rear garden. The whole of the rear garden area has recently been extensively re-developed and laid in bespoke concrete paving stones, offering extensive parking facilities with a convenient landscaped turning circle. Surrounded by well stocked borders which host a variety of colourful shrubs, plants and climbers, a large patio with charming water feature is ideal for al fresco dining, whilst a further stone chipped area to the side offers a sheltered space for quiet relaxation. Water taps and outside lighting.

Outbuildings

There is ample provision for secure vehicle parking at the rear of the property within two large stone built garages, and a 7m² 1.5 bay car port. The garages are serviced with power, light and water supplies and are secured by electric roller doors. Stone built wood store, and workshop with workbench, shelving, power and light.

Directions

There is ample provision for secure vehicle parking at the rear of the property within two large stone built garages, and a 7m² 1.5 bay car port. The garages are serviced with power, light and water supplies and are secured by electric roller doors. Stone built wood store, and workshop with workbench, shelving, power and light.