House For Sale £425,000
Description
Halliday Homes are pleased to welcome to the market, Forth Cottage, a traditional, detached stone-built property built circa 1890. The property has been renovated and refurbished to a high standard throughout but still retains much of its period charm. Offering spacious, flexible living accommodation with private mature gardens and off-road parking, the property also benefits from being within easy reach of schools and the town centre.
The accommodation comprises; vestibule, entrance hall, lounge, family room, kitchen, utility room, shower room, five bedrooms, and a family bathroom. Warmth is provided by central heating and double glazing. The sympathetic restoration means that beautiful features such as the intricate cornice work, fireplace and wood panelling are still there to be appreciated.
Externally the front garden is accessed through private gates and enjoys a generously sized plot with mature plants and trees, decked entertaining area with stunning views over the River Forth to Fife.
Location
Borrowstounness or Bo'ness as it is more commonly known is a coastal town on the Firth of Forth in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. Forth Cottage is a short distance to the heart of Bo'ness. Local amenities include Tesco and Lidl supermarkets, a recreation centre, and many sites of historical interest such as the Bo'ness and Kinneil Steam Railway and The Hippodrome, the oldest picture house in Scotland. In addition, there are many outside pursuits such as golfing, woodland walks, and heritage sites. There are five primary schools and one secondary within the town. The Bo'ness Childrens' Fair is held in June every year and is recognised as one of the largest fair festivals in Europe. With excellent transport connections to all the major towns of central Scotland, the M9 and M8 giving quick access to Edinburgh and Glasgow respectively, Linlithgow Station and Edinburgh Airport both a short drive away, all make Bo'ness the ideal base for commuting.
EPC Rating: D60
Council Tax: Band F
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Hall
Welcoming you to the property and access to downstair rooms, wooden floor, radiator and staircase with original wrought iron and timber balustrade to the upper level. Window on the half landing.
Lounge 5.40m x 5.00m
Well-proportioned and welcoming front facing room with wooden flooring, radiator, cornicing, multi fuel stove and wood panelled bay window with stunning open views over the River Forth.
Kitchen 5.00m x 4.00m
Fully fitted kitchen with a wide range of modern wall and base units, contrasting laminate worktop with tiled splashback and stainless-steel sink. Rear facing window and Pantry. Integrated appliances to include fridge, double oven, and dishwasher. Laminate flooring, two radiators and space for a dining table.
Utility 3.80m x 2.50m
Ample wall and base units with great space for a washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer. Stainless steel sink and radiator. Rear facing window, clothes pulley, and tiled flooring.
Shower Room 2.40m x 2.00m
Traditional styled white suite of toilet, sink and mains shower with enclosure. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating and partially tiled walls, opaque window, and extractor fan.
Rear Hall
Accessed off the kitchen and give you entry to shower room and utility. Tiled floor and radiator.
Family Room 5.30m x 5.00m
Flooded with light, thanks to double aspect windows offering fabulous open views. This room has wooden flooring, a beautiful original timber fireplace with open fire, radiator and TV point.
Bedroom 1 4.60m x 4.10m
An exceptionally spacious bedroom located on the ground floor with wooden flooring, rear facing window and two radiators. Ample room for a large bed and associated furniture.
Upper Landing
Access to all upper accommodation, carpet flooring, rear facing window and loft access.
Bathroom 4.70m x 3.00m
Four-piece white suite of bath with overhead electric shower, toilet, wash hand basin and bidet. Linoleum flooring, part tiled walls, radiator and two Velux windows.
Bedroom 2 4.30m x 3.80m
This double bedroom enjoys exceptional views from the front facing window, carpet flooring, ample sockets, eaves storage and radiator.
Bedroom 3 4.30m x 3.80m
Further double bedroom with carpet flooring, front facing window, ample sockets, eaves storage and radiator.
Bedroom 4 4.30m x 4.00m
Sizeable bedroom with carpet flooring, rear facing window, sockets, shelves, storage cupboards and radiator.
Bedroom 5 4.30m x 4.00m
This room could lend itself to a variety of uses and offers with carpet flooring, rear facing window, sockets, shelves, storage cupboards and radiator.
Agents Note
We believe these details to be accurate, however it is not guaranteed, and they do not form any part of a contract. Fixtures and fittings are not included unless specified otherwise. The photographs are for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Areas, distances and room measurements are approximate only and the floor plans, which are for illustrative purposes only, may not be to scale.
