Craig Darroch9 Linlithgow Road, Bo'ness, EH51 0DE

Craig Darroch enjoys an exceptional elevated setting within Bo’ness. The house dates from the early 1900s and offers accommodation over two principal floors, in addition to a large and usable attic bedroom with adjacent store. This stone-built property is rich in character and period features, including bay windows, detailed cornicing, traditional sash and case windows and original floor tiles.

On the ground floor, an impressive entrance hallway lies beyond the vestibule, which is set behind double storm doors. The drawing room is a particularly fine space, featuring a beautiful bay window that frames uninterrupted views across the Firth of Forth, along with an open fireplace. The dining room, which overlooks the garden, benefits from a wood-burning stove and connects seamlessly to the orangery.

A further reception room also enjoys the elevated outlook, while the expansive kitchen is centred around a traditional Rayburn stove and opens directly onto the garden via French doors. An adjacent breakfast room provides additional dining space or has scope to be used as a home office with separate entrance. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a shower room and a separate WC.

The first floor is accessed via a grand staircase rising from the main hallway. There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including four doubles and a single bedroom, which could also serve as a home office. The principal bedroom is an outstanding room with a bay window offering spectacular views across the Firth of Forth towards the Ochil Hills, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, Schiehallion, and Ben Lomond. A family bathroom is also located off the landing.

A further staircase rises to the second floor, where there is an additional bedroom and an adjoining store room. Subject to obtaining the necessary consents, this space could be converted into an en suite.

Externally, the property is set within substantial and mature grounds extending to just under half an acre. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and feature a variety of fruit trees and colourful flower beds. In addition to the main garden, there is a generously sized side plot, offering exciting potential for self-build or further development, subject to the appropriate planning permissions. To the front, a generous gravel driveway provides ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, while a separate driveway leads to a large garage with excellent potential for workshop or storage use.

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