2 Bedroom Apartment Under Offer
Situated just outside Torphichen & set at the end of a tree-lined drive amongst woodlands & the West Lothian countryside, the home is the perfect rural escape, all year round. With the M8 and M9 motorways and nearby train stations at Bathgate and Linlithgow, with excellent transport links into Edinburgh and Glasgow.
This home is full of period charm with high ceilings, solid wood floors & traditional sash & case windows (with ventrolla system). A brand new combi-boiler has also been fitted.
Entering into the communal area this grand, traditional entrance welcomes you inside & entices you to see more. There are several shared cupboards offering additional storage. Heading up the wide stone stairway, Number 6 Cathlaw sits at the top of the mansion house. The spacious reception hall is brimming with character & gives access to all accommodation, solid wood flooring flows from the hall into the main lounge, this beautifully presented room is light & airy with dual aspect traditional sash & case windows offering open aspect views, the wood burner is an additional feature & perfect for those cosy winter evenings, leading into the kitchen/diner, the kitchen is fitted with a range of modern base & wall units with butchers block worktop, there is an integrated fridge/freezer, space for a range cooker as well as dishwasher. Â A large pantry style cupboard provides further storage & there is space for a dining table & chairs. The main bedroom is situated to the rear of the home with stunning open aspect views out over the countryside, there is ample space for bedroom furniture, bedroom 2 is a further double room with views over the shared grounds. Completing the home is the fabulous bathroom fitted with a free-standing roll top bath with electric shower over, Savoy traditional free standing wash hand basin & WC. A stylish tiled floor finishes the look. There is a utility cupboard housing the tumble dryer with shelving.
Externally there are extensive landscaped shared gardens that surround the property and comprises manicured lawns, trees, flowerbeds surrounded by woodlands. Ample residents’ parking can also be found to the front of the property. To the rear of the building a large timber framed garages, one of which No 6 currently has use of.
Extras: All floor coverings, integrated fridge/freezer & range cooker.
Positioned between the towns of Linlithgow and Bathgate, and surrounded by West Lothian’s picturesque countryside, the village of Torphichen provides a semi-rural lifestyle with convenience. It is a desirable area that has three idyllic country parks, Beecraigs, Polkemmet, and Almondell, practically on the doorstep, which offer excellent walking trails, invigorating bike trails, horse riding, and fly-fishing, all set in sublime natural surroundings with an abundance of wildlife.
The village is also home to the Preceptory, the historic remains and medieval headquarters, founded in the 1100s, of Scotland’s the Knights Hospitalier. Plus, it has a large communal green and children’s playpark, a hotel, bar and restaurant, and a local convenience store. Meanwhile, Linlithgow and Bathgate provide a wealth of outstanding amenities within a ten-minute drive, including: restaurants, takeaways, bars, cafes, supermarkets, and all the necessary essentials, as well as leisure centres with high-tech gyms and swimming pools. For more extensive shopping, Livingston Designer Outlet and The Centre are a twenty minutes’ drive away, offering a wide range of fashionable high-street stores and popular brands, eateries, and a multi-screen cinema. Both Edinburgh and Glasgow are easily reached from Torphichen, via the nearby M8 or M9 motorway networks (both taking roughly forty minutes by car) or from the train stations at Bathgate and Linlithgow. In addition, Edinburgh International Airport is just a 25 minutes’ drive away. Primary schooling is provided locally in Torphichen, with secondary education available at Bathgate Academy and the highly-regarded Linlithgow Academy.
Tenure: Freehold
No EPC available for this property
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