4 bed detached house for sale

Glen Road, Torwood FK5

Glen House is a highly individual traditional detached dwelling of immense character. A stunning new extension was completed late in 2015. The subjects are located within the exclusive and highly sought after village of Torwood in semi-rural Stirlingshire. Occupying a delightful setting, the property occupies private landscaped gardens. The entrance driveway provides parking, turning, double-sized car port and access to a substantial triple garage linked to the main house by covered walkway. The gardens afford considerable privacy incorporating lawns, deciduous trees and timber sun deck with views to the distant Ochil Hills. The covered rear decked area provides a superb outdoor space ideal for family barbecues and entertaining.

The charm and aesthetic appeal of the property owes much to the 19th century origins of the property with subsequent extensions utilising attractive blonde sandstone. Extensively modernised in 2004, the property provides particularly flexible family accommodation formed over two levels. The singular quality and craftsmanship incorporated in the upgrading included new dressed sandstone, oak and timber fittings and many period style window formations contributing to the wonderful natural light. Highlights include the impressive sitting room which extends to in excess of twenty eight feet with new wood burning stove, a truly charming garden/media room and formal lounge with bay window. A remarkable games/media room provides wonderful entertaining space and direct access to the deck and gardens. The wonderful breakfasting/family kitchen has been refitted to exacting standards and boasts granite worktops, island unit and Stainless Steel Rangemaster range style cooker. French doors lead from the kitchen to the rear sun deck and gardens.

The property provides potential to form semi self contained granny/teenage accommodation which will appeal to those seeking a home flexible for multi generational use. Plans have also been drawn for partial conversion of the triple garage to a fully self contained annex accommodation. Subject of course to obtaining the usual consents.

The stairway from the reception hallway leads to a bright upper galleried style upper hallway with charming window seat. On the upper level there are four double sized bedrooms all with en suite bath/shower rooms. The magnificent master bedroom has a bespoke fitted dressing room and twin French doors leading to the delightful sun balcony which takes full advantage of the views. Both the master bedroom and dressing room enjoy access to a superb fully ceramic tiled en suite bathroom with separate shower. Bedroom two has extensive fitted bedroom furniture and a stylish en suite bathroom with separate shower. There are two further double bedrooms with en suite bathroom and shower rooms respectively. The master bedroom provides potential for sub division to form a fifth bedroom which would enjoy Jack and Jill access to the en suite with bedroom four.

Further points of interest include a utility room, downstairs WC, lpg gas central heating and double glazing. Presented with tasteful décor and high quality timber and ceramic tiled flooring, the property can truly be described as walk-in condition. Internal viewing alone will confirm the sheer size and versatility of this outstanding residence.

Sitting Room 28'9” x 18'5” 8.8m x 5.6m

Garden Room 14'4” x 13'1” 4.4m x 4.0m

Lounge 20'6” x 16'8” 6.2m x 5.1m

Games/Media Room 28'4” x 15'9” 8.6m x 4.8m

Kitchen/Dining Room 24'10” x 12'2” 7.6m x 3.7m

Bedroom One 27’2” x 24’3” 7.6m x 7.4m

Dressing Room 17'5” x 12'4” 5.3m x 3.7m (at widest)

En Suite Bathroom 12’1” x 6’8” 3.7m x 2.0m ` (at widest)

Bedroom Two 16'11” x 14'4” 5.1m x 4.4m

En Suite Bathroom 8'2” x 7'7” 2.5m x 2.3m

Bedroom Three 14'8” x 11'5” 4.5m x 3.5m

En Suite Bathroom 9'11” x 5'10” 3.0m x 1.8m

Bedroom Four 16'2” x 9'10” 4.9m x 3.0m

En Suite Shower Room 2'2” x 3.0” 2.2m x 0.9m

EPC Rating: D

Location

The highly regarded village of Torwood enjoys a wonderful semi-rural setting between the major town of Falkirk and historic city of Stirling. Torwood is noted as home to Glenbervie Golf Club, previously an Open qualifying course. The adjoining village of Larbert (2 miles) to the south of Torwood provides an excellent range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities. Larbert station provides main line rail links to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The surrounding arterial road and motorway network proves popular with commuters seeking access to many central Scottish centres of business including the Royal Scottish Hospital at Larbert, Glasgow, Stirling Falkirk Grangemouth and Edinburgh centres of business. The property is conveniently located for access to Larbert junction of the M876.