House for sale in 14, Polmont Road, Laurieston - 3 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

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This traditional stone built SEMI DETACHED COTTAGE is situated within a popular village of Laurieston enjoying a select address in a sought after area handy for local facilities and amenities and for ease of access to major trunk roads and motorway network serving Central Scotland.

This deceptively spacious home offers generous yet flexible accommodation comprising on the ground floor entrance vestibule, long reception hallway, bay windowed lounge, familyroom/diningroom, breakfasting kitchen and bathroom. On the upper floor there are three excellent double bedrooms two with extensive built-in wardrobes and toilet/w.c.   A large basement area comprising three rooms including a laundry area.  Double garage and  private rear gardens.

OPEN VIEWING DAYS - SUNDAYS 1ST, 8TH, 15TH & 22ND JUNE 1PM - 4PM.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This traditional stone built semi detached cottage is well positioned within the desirable and sought after village of Laurieston which lies some two miles East of Falkirk town centre, a desirable and sought after address convenient for shops, facilities and amenities within the village and for ease of access to major trunk roads and motorway networks serving Central Scotland.

The property provides deceptively spacious accommodation, well formed over two levels with a very useful basement area, and provides a degree of flexibility in its internal use.  The property successfully combines traditional charm and character whilst being upgraded internally to a high standard.   The full accommodation comprises on the ground floor, welcoming entrance vestibule, long 24ft long reception hallway, superb lounge with deep triple section double glazed bay window formation to the front, focal marble fireplace and hearth and intricate double cornicing to the ceiling, second public room providing flexibility in its use either as a formal diningroom or as a comfortable family/TV room, rear hallway leading to the breakfasting sized kitchen fitted with modern suite with integral appliances including fridge, dishwasher, oven, gas hob and extractor fan and downstairs bathroom.  The upper level is accessed via broad stairway with split at mid landing with feature stained glass window to the rear.   The upper hallway provides access to three good sized double bedrooms, bedrooms 1 and 2 featuring large mirror fronted built-in wardrobes and additional upper w.c.   Of interest will be the basement area  which is accessed via the rear of the property where there are three rooms/areas, Room 1 as a laundry room with space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and kitchen units, worktops and sink, room 2 for storage or as a workshop and Room 3 with slightly limited headroom but great depth, a useful area for extensive storage purposes.   Internally the property is presented in an excellent fresh order and benefits from replacement double glazed windows, modern kitchen, intricate cornicing and ceiling rose and a recently installed gas fired central heating system benefiting from a five year guarantee.   There are easy maintained gardens to the front which are enclosed by wall and wrought iron railing, the rear gardens are private and well laid with paved patio, lawns, borders, miscellaneous flowering plants and shrubs and pathway leading to the rear entrance and of course the large double garage with power and light with additional parking facilities to the front and all enclosed with access through twin gates via a lane off Dundas Road.

All in all an intriguing house providing a degree of flexibility in its use, modernised and presented for sale in excellent order and must be viewed internally to be fully appreciated.

LOCATION:

Polmont Road, Laurieston is a choice address within this popular village with local shops and amenities within the village within walking distance whilst Falkirk town centre is a short bus or car journey and offers a wider selection of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.   For the commuter there is easy access to major trunk roads and the motorway serving Central Scotland whilst Polmont mainline railway station is approximately 2 miles away from where there is a  frequent service to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling.  Travelling East from Falkirk head along Callendar Road (A803) to Laurieston.   Go straight ahead at the mini roundabout with No. 14 Polmont Road approximately 200 yards on the left hand side.

ACCOMMODATION:

All sizes are approximate

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:           4’6 x 3’1           (1m38 x 0m95)

Enter via twin timber storm doors into the welcoming vestibule.   Colourful tiled floor.  Cornicing to ceiling.  Timber and glazed inner hall to reception hall.

RECEPTION HALL:                   23’7 x 6’4         (7m21 x 1m95) maximum sizes

A long, broad reception hallway providing access to the lounge, diningroom/sittingroom and bathroom.  Stairs giving access to the upper floor.   Cornicing to ceiling.  Ceiling light fitting.  Fitted carpet.  

LOUNGE:                                  17’3 x 14’4        (5m27 x 4m38)

An excellent principal apartment set off by the triple section double glazed bay window formation to the front.   Intricate double  cornicing and ceiling rose.  Focal marble fireplace and hearth incorporating living flame gas fire.   Arched alcove with low cupboard under.   Fitted carpet.  Ceiling light fitting.  One radiator.  Broad glazed screen and double timber and glazed door to diningroom/sittingroom.

DININGROOM/SITTINGROOM:  14’11 x 12’4     (3m76 x 4m54)

This room provides flexibility in its use either as a formal diningroom providing ample room for dining table, chairs and associated furniture or as a well proportioned family sittingroom/TV room.  Double glazed window formation in slight recess to the rear.  Marble fireplace and hearth incorporating living flame gas fire.  Fresh decorative order.   Fitted carpet.  Ceiling light fitting.    One radiator.  Door to mid  hall.

MID HALL:                                6’9 x 2’11         (2m01 x 0m90

Provides access to the kitchen and to garden and basement area via timber storm door to the side.  Laminate floor and one radiator. 

BREAKFASTING KITCHEN:       10’6 x 8’3         (3m20 x 2m49)

Well appointed with a range of quality units fitted to both floor and wall levels with ample contrasting working surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink and side drainer.   Integrated appliances include oven, gas hob with concealed extractor fan, dishwasher and fridge.  Laminate flooring.  Room for table and chairs.   Wide double glazed window formation to the rear which provides exceptional far reaching views over the Forth Valley.  Additional window formation to the rear.  Coving surround to ceiling.   Ceiling light fitting.  One radiator.

BATHROOM:                7’3 x 4’11         (2m22 x 1m51) minimum sizes

Situated on the ground floor at the rear of the hallway which short hallway giving access to the bathroom proper, twin louvre doors to the side to deep understair storage cupboard.  The bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising bath with electric shower and screen over, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.  Ceramic tiled walls.  Laminate flooring.  Double glazed window to the side.  Coving surround to ceiling.  Ceiling light fitting.  Extractor fan.  One radiator.

UPSTAIRS:

Via carpeted stairway from the reception hallway with turn at half landing with tall arched stained glass window to the rear.  The stairway leads to the upper L-shaped landing which in turn leads to three bedrooms and toilet.  Fitted carpet.   Ceiling light fitting.

BEDROOM 1:                12’1 x 9’10        (3m85 x 2m99)

An excellent sized double bedroom with wide picture double glazed window formation to the rear providing panoramic far reaching views over the Forth Valley towards the Ochil Hills and beyond.  Five section mirror glass fronted lockable doors to wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving.   Room for freestanding bedroom furniture.  Coving surround to ceiling.  Ceiling light fitting.   Fitted carpet.  One radiator.

BEDROOM 2:                12’0 x 11’5        (3m68 x 3m49)

Second double bedroom with triple section double glazed window formation to the front.   Wall to wall mirror fronted doors to wardrobe with ample shelving and hanging rail.  Room for freestanding bedroom furniture.  Fitted carpet.  Coving surround to ceiling.  Ceiling light fitting.  One radiator.  

BEDROOM 3:                12’1 x 8’9         (3m69 x 2m67)

Good sized third double bedroom with double glazed picture window formation to the front.  Coving surround to ceiling.   Ceiling light fitting.  Cupboard with shelf and hanging rail.  Fitted carpet.  One radiator.

TOILET:                        3’11 x 2’8         (1m20 x 0m82)

Fitted with two piece suite comprising Saniflo w.c. and small wash hand basin.  Fitted carpet.  Ceiling light fitting.  

BASEMENT AREA:

A separate rear door provides access to the basement area which is sub divided into three rooms as follows:

ROOM 1:                      11’10 x 10’9      (3m95 x 3m27)

This is  laundry room with fitted units at floor level with stainless steel sink and side drainer and working surfaces.  Space and plumbed for automatic washing machine.   Carpet.  Twin windows to the side.  Fluorescent lighting.  Ample power points.  New gas central heating boiler with five year guarantee and hot water cylinder.  

Door to L-shaped hall giving access to two further basement rooms and deep narrow cupboard.

ROOM 2:                      10’11 x 10’5      (3m32 x 3m19)

This area previously used as a workshop and fitted with base units and drawer units in an L-shaped configuration including working surfaces and benches.  Carpet.  Three fluorescent light fittings.  Power points.

ROOM 3:                      18’0 x 6’6         (5m59 x 1m96)

From the basement hall with two steps up to this area flagstone flooring a useful area for storage purposes with slightly limited headroom.

GARDENS:      

The front garden is enclosed by stone wall and wrought iron railings with wrought iron gate and stepping stones leading to the front door.   Designed for ease of maintenance with golden gravel.  The rear gardens are enclosed providing a degree of privacy and security and are well laid out with large paved patio area, gate to garden area with lawn, borders, miscellaneous flowering plants, shrubs and trees and curved pathway leading to the garage and parking area.  

DOUBLE GARAGE:       21’2 x 16’8        (6m48 x 5m09)

A large double garage with ‘up and over’ door with power and light installed.  Inspection pit.  Access to the garage is via the lane off Dundas Road with twin broad gate leading to hard standing area to the front and side of the garage providing additional enclosed offstreet parking.

EXTRAS:

Fitted carpets and floorcoverings, Venetian blinds, hob, oven, extractor fan, fridge and ceiling light fittings are all included.

VIEWING:

By appointment only through our Property Department on 01324 626107.

ENTRY:

An early entry date can be accommodated though negotiable to suit Purchaser.

COUNCIL TAX:

Band ‘E’ - £1754.93

REF:

KMcL/S2666

DISCLAIMER:
Whilst we endeavour to make these particulars as accurate as possible they do not form part of any contract or offer nor are they guaranteed.   Measurements are approximate and in most cases are taken with a digital/sonic measuring device and are taken to the widest point.

property reference: RUAI999000224