2 The Chanonry

• 3 reception rooms. 5 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
• Detached B-Listed family home
• New décor/ flooring throughout
• Private gardens & double garage
• Versatile accommodation over 4 levels
• Idyllic Old Aberdeen location

Just visible over the beautiful walled garden that surrounds the boundary, 2 The Chanonry is beautiful ‘B’ listed property located at the start of the Chanonry walk and is part of the conservation area within Old Aberdeen believed to have been the former manse this four-storey residence was completed in the mid-1780s. The current owners have recently undertaken a sympathetic programme of interior refurbishment including new carpeting and flooring throughout with fresh décor and the old kitchen has now been removed. The Chanonry has a certain timeless charm that resonates within the property, period features remain, and any new purchaser has the ideal opportunity to continue creating a unique family home. Most rooms benefit from high ceilings, original sash and case single-glazed windows, deep skirting, cornicing, and tiled fireplaces. Accommodation spans over four levels with the basement featuring a billiard room, utility room, stores, and wine cellar. The first level has wonderful public rooms, ideal for entertaining and relaxing. Outside, there are well-established gardens, outbuildings, and a double garage.Upon approach, the entrance vestibule is accessed via a traditional hardwood door with single glazed windows. A part glazed door flows through to the beautiful reception room where a traditional staircase with turned wood handrail and iron balustrade leads to the upper floors. There is a further hallway leading to an inner hall which has a range of storage cupboards, and a door leads to a concealed staircase to the basement. The lounge is an exquisite room, with fresh neutral décor the main feature is the large fireplace with surround. Leading off the lounge is a family or second sitting room with garden access. The rear hall gives access to the dining room and shower room with a vestibule and exterior door leading to the courtyard. The dining room itself is a versatile room with period detail. A decorative fireplace also adds a focal point. The heart of the home is the generously proportioned dining kitchen which is ready for full renovation as desired. This sizeable room offers space for a range of wall and base mounted units as desired as well as ample space for informal breakfasting.The first level hallway features a beautiful sash and case window allowing a high ingress of natural light to flood in. This level has three double bedrooms, two of which are served by a jack-and- jill bathroom. The top floor level has a further two bedrooms and a bathroom with a separate shower enclosure.The basement level of the property has traditional stone flagstones, a variety of large stores and a wine cellar. There is access to a large games room which has natural light. The snooker table will remain.Entrance Vestibule, Reception Hall, Lounge, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Dining Kitchen and Shower Room.First Floor: Two Double Bedrooms with Jack and Jill Bathroom and Double Bedroom.Top Floor: Two Double Bedrooms and Bathroom.The property is enclosed by a high redbrick wall and locking gate. Well established mature trees provide even more privacy. Laid to lawn the front gardens do have patio spots to enjoy this oasis within the city. To the side and rear of the property, there is a cobbled courtyard entered from double gates and from here there is access to the store and basement, the property also benefits from a double garage.Water -Mains Electricity - MainsDrainage - MainsTenure - FreeholdHeating - Gas CHCouncil Tax -Band G EPC - DOld Aberdeen is a hidden gem in the northeast. A small town that was independent from Aberdeen between 1489 and 1891, Old Aberdeen, situated on the northern edge of the city of Aberdeen, is largely a conservation area, and retains a wonderful sense of history and an intriguing mixture of architecture. It is rich in historic buildings: some, like St Machar’s Cathedral, date from the Middle Ages, and there are many period buildings of the 18th to early 19th centuries, mostly built in the local grey granite. The King’s College campus of the University of Aberdeen is in Old Aberdeen and within walking distance of the property. Seaton Park, with its hidden walled garden and numerous riverside walks, is within minutes of the property and a wide range of wildlife can be seen there including ducks, swans, herons, otters, seals, red squirrels, and deer. The Donmouth beach is also nearby.Situated relatively near to a main arterial route with an excellent local bus service, you are minutes from Aberdeen city centre which provides the amenities one expects of a modern city. There is a range of educational and recreational facilities and extensive indoor and outdoor activities all near the property. As well as the excellent bus services within the city, there are good links by air, rail and international flights being provided from Dyce International Airport.