5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Neilson Street, Falkirk FK1

Substantial late Victorian sandstone semi detached villa (circa 1890) located within one of Falkirk’s most central and highly regarded residential locales. The subjects are conveniently placed for access to many excellent town centre amenities. Comely Park Primary School lies a short walk from the property and nearby Falkirk High Station proves particularly popular with Edinburgh and Glasgow commuters. Set amidst properties of similar calibre this handsome two storey bay fronted villa occupies delightful landscaped private gardens complemented by a private driveway and masonry garage with electrically operated door. The sunny south westerly facing rear garden has a porcelain tiled patio, artificial lawn, mature shrubs, light, power and water supply.

A home of considerable period, charm the property displays a wealth of intact character features including ornate plasterwork cornice, original woodwork including stripped pine panel doors, flooring and staircase. The entrance vestibule has the original stained leaded glass internal door, terrazzo tiled flooring and leads thereon to the impressive reception hallway which has a super focal point carved timber staircase as the centre piece. The public rooms include an elegant sitting room with fine cornice, bay window and fireplace in addition to a flexible TV/family room and formal dining room. The dining sized kitchen has space for a table and chairs and has been refitted to a high standard complete with an integrated gas hob, electric double oven, grill, extractor hood, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. The kitchen has multiple windows offering excellent natural light, Karndean flooring, bespoke window shutters and enjoys separate access to both the dining room and gardens. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a shower room with Mira mains shower valve and storage and a fitted utility with washing machine, tumble dryer and sink.

The upper accommodation includes four generously sized double bedrooms and a versatile bedroom five/study which provides ideal office space for home working. The charming master bedroom has a feature bay window and ornate plaster work cornice. The upper accommodation is completed by a large family bathroom with feature ball and claw foot, roll top bath. Further points of interest include gas central heating with Worcester Bosch boiler, contemporary style radiators, double glazing and timber flooring. Sympathetically and sensitively modernised by the present owners the property seamlessly blends period charm and character with the style and conveniences demanded by modern day living. Viewing alone will confirm the overall size, flexibility and appeal of this wonderful home.

Sitting Room 19’1” x 13’8” (into bay) 5.82m x 4.17m

Family/TV Room 12’8” x 12’7” 3.86m x 3.84m

Dining Room 14’7” x 12’8” 4.45m x 3.86m

Dining Kitchen 14’6” x 12’8” 4.42m x 3.86m

Utility 6’2 x 3’9” 1.88m x 1.14m

Downstairs Shower Room 6’ x 5’9” 1.83m x 1.75m

Bedroom One 19’3” x 13’8” (into bay) 5.87m x 4.17m

Bedroom Two 12’8” x 12’8” 3.86m x 3.86m

Bedroom Three 12’8” x 11’ 3.86m x 3.35m

Bedroom Four 14’7” x 12’8” 4.45m x 3.86m

Bedroom Five/Study 10’1” x 7’4” 3.07m x 2.24m

Family Bathroom 11’2” x 6’ 3.40m x 1.83m

EPC Rating: D

Location

The major town of Falkirk provides a superb range of shopping, schooling (Comely Park catchment) and recreational facilities. Neilson Street is conveniently placed for access to Falkirk High and Grahamston Stations which provide main line rail links to the cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. Falkirk proves particularly popular with commuters seeking access via the surrounding arterial road and motorway network to many central Scottish centres of business including Glasgow, Stirling, Fife, Grangemouth and Edinburgh.