Detached house for sale in The Old School House, 4 The Loan, Bathgate EH48

Closing date set for Friday 12th April at 12 noon

The property

This stone built detached Victorian Villa, although in need of upgrading, would make a fantastic family home, situated in a highly desirable locale within the beautiful town of Torphichen. Rarely available to the market with single garage, double driveway, gardens to the front and side, and spacious, flexible accommodation throughout.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor level; entrance vestibule; welcoming reception hallway; three good sized rooms one with bay window which are situated so as to lend themselves either to reception or bedrooms; W/C and kitchen. All rooms benefit from large windows allowing an abundance of natural light.

Upstairs, following the bright and airy 90º staircase, with a window on the turn landing, the top landing provides access to three well-proportioned double bedrooms with the smallest featuring an ensuite. All rooms contain, built in storage and large window again providing an abundance of natural light. Completing the second floor is the family bathroom, which is fitted with a three-piece suite.

Externally, the property enjoys fully enclosed garden. The front garden is mostly laid to lawn, with borders of mature shrubbery. The property also benefits from a garage and driveway. The back garden which is mainly laid in lawn and partially slabbed giving access to two out houses.

The property itself is in need of significant work, but allows the opportunity for a buyer to set out and utilise the ample space as they wish and install fittings of their own specification.

The district

Torphichen is a highly sought after historical village near Bathgate with a thriving community. The village provides a primary school, pub and church. The property is in the catchment area for the popular Linlithgow Academy. Linlithgow and Bathgate provide more extensive facilities. There are numerous golf courses, walks and other outdoor activities in this rural location, however the village is close to main commuter links for both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with mainline stations in Bathgate – around a 7-minute drive and Linlithgow around a 12-minute drive.

Room dimensions

Living Room – 6'2” x 11'10”
Sitting Room- 14'2” x 13'3”
Kitchen – 13'7 x 8'3”
Dining Room – 14'5” x 10'4"
W/C – 4'3” x 3'11”
Master Bedroom – 11'9” x 11'7”
Bedroom 2 – 14'4” x 13'5”
Bedroom 3- 13'1” x 11'10”
Ensuite- 7'11” x 3'
Bathroom- 9'8” x 7'1”
Garage- 16'1” x 9'2”

Home report

To request a copy of the Home Report please email prop@l-a.scot.

All interested parties are advised to view the Home Report prior to viewing the property.

The property has a Council Tax Band F.

The property has an Energy Rating Category E.

Tenure: Ownership