House For Sale £445,000
Description
Located in beautiful countryside, “Almondbank” is an historic and unique home, which offers many original period features, enhanced, and upgraded by the current owners. It is situated at bridge number 50 of the Union canal with access to Muiravonside country park with its petting farm and woodland walks and the canal towpath offering walking or cycling to Linlithgow, Polmont and east on to Edinburgh and to Glasgow in the west.
At one point the building was the local shop and post office, and the original post box still forms part of the building. Offering superb family accommodation and a garden extending to ¾ acre, Almondbank enjoys a peaceful and secluded position yet is only a short drive to the town of Linlithgow and the M9 and M8 motorways.
The internal accommodation over two levels comprises: Vestibule, lounge, kitchen/dining area, utility room, study, bedroom, bathroom, bedroom/office, and boiler room. In addition, there is access to a conservatory from the lounge, however this has been unused for several years and will require removal. The upper floor offers two double bedrooms and a shower room. Warmth is provided by oil fired central heating and double glazing.
Externally the property sits within extensive garden grounds in a quiet, woodland setting. There is parking for several vehicles. The garden has a paved patio and several outbuildings; however the main garden grounds retain very natural elements and provide a haven for wildlife, in keeping with the surrounding landscape.
Location
By road, Almondbank is approximately three miles from the historic Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, which is steeped in history, with Linlithgow Palace at its heart. Linlithgow sits in the middle of the Scottish Lowlands and has an extremely popular, bustling town centre supporting a wide range of family-run businesses offering some of the best of food and drink, clothing, gifts, and arts & crafts shops. Sainsbury, Tesco, and Aldi supermarkets are all represented and local schooling is available at both primary and secondary level. Linlithgow has excellent transport connections to all the major towns of central Scotland. The M9 gives quick access to Edinburgh and the M80 to Glasgow, respectively. The railway station provides regular services to Glasgow and Edinburgh, making this an ideal base for commuting.
EPC Rating: D55
Council Tax: Band E
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Vestibule
The vestibule offers access to the property and enjoys tiled flooring, panelled walls and a storage cupboard.
Lounge/Dining 6.80m x 4.10m
The bright and homely lounge offers double aspect windows, carpet flooring, feature log burning stove, fitted shelves and a radiator. There is ample room for a dining suite. Access to the conservatory.
Kitchen 5.50m x 4.20m
The spacious kitchen offers space for informal dining and enjoys a large picture window overlooking the garden and the countryside beyond. There is an excellent selection of kitchen units with appliances to include gas hob, extractor fan, double oven, fridge freezer, and dishwasher. In addition there is rear door access, 2 large cupboards, and open plan oak staircase with feature shelving unit.
Utility room
oak flooring, fitted shelves and ample socket points.
Study/Bedroom 4.00m x 3.80m
This room could lend itself to a variety of uses and benefits from oak flooring, front facing window and socket points. Access to the Jack and Jill bathroom.
Bathroom
The spacious and contemporary bathroom offers a white suite consisting WC, washbasin and freestanding roll top bath, half tiled walls, cupboard, extractor fan, front facing window, mirror and tiled flooring.
Bedroom 4.30m x 3.70m
Spacious bedroom with a rear facing window, oak flooring, radiator, fitted wardrobe and access to both the bathroom and the office.
Office/Sittingroom 2.50m x 2.20m
Bright room with large rear facing window and a side window. Direct access to the garden, oak flooring, radiator, ample socket points and access to the boiler room.
Store Room 4.00m x 3.00m
Accessed from the office this room could be utilised in a variety of ways and benefits from a window, and oak flooring. It also houses the boiler and water tank.
Upper Landing
The bright upper landing provides eaves storage two windows and a radiator.
Bedroom 1 5.00m x 4.00m
A spacious and very bright double room with two Velux windows, carpet flooring, radiator and ample eaves storage.
Bedroom 2 4.00m x 3.00m
A further double bedroom with rear facing window, carpet flooring, TV point and radiator.
Agent's 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. 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.
