Beautifully appointed family house in the heart of Kinross.
Keston is an attractive, early-Edwardian family house dating back to the early 1900s. The house has beautifully presented, well-balanced living space, with an abundance of natural light, and extends to approximately 2,400 sq ft, which includes a useful integral double garage.
The house is entered by an outer front door, followed by an inner door with attractive stained glass. This leads into the welcoming reception hall, providing access to the main living accommodation. To the front lies a well proportioned sitting room, with a large east-facing bay window, a log burning stove, original cornicing, and a press, creating an appealing environment for more formal entertaining space.
To the rear, the house opens into an impressive open plan kitchen and dining room, which forms the heart of the home. The kitchen is thoughtfully configured with extensive cabinetry, and an island incorporating a breakfast bar, all with quartz worktops. There is generous space for a dining table with drop-down lights overhead, making it ideal for modern family life and entertaining. Integrated appliances include a Rangemaster five-hob cooker, Siemens dishwasher, fridge freezer, and wine cooler. There is also a bar/coffee nook. Glazed doors provide direct access to the garden and decked terrace, creating a strong connection between internal and external spaces. Steps from the kitchen/dining room lead down to the family room. This offers a more informal living area and further flexibility of use. A utility room sits conveniently off the family room. The ground floor also has a study, and a double bedroom served by a nearby shower room, making it ideal for guests. There is also covered side porch off the kitchen, with back door and access into the integral garage. Completing the ground floor accommodation are a ground floor bedroom, study and shower room. A generous store cupboard is also accessed from the hallway opposite the study.
The first floor is arranged around a central landing and comprises three well sized double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is positioned to the front of the house, east-facing with a large bay window towards the morning’s rising sun. It has an en suite bathroom with linen cupboard. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are served by a family shower room. There is the possibility of extending into the attic space above, subject to the necessary planning consents.
To the front of the house there is a gravelled off-street parking area, with stone steps leading up to the front door. A gravelled drive passes the side of the house leading to the integral double garage which has a fitted Rolec electric car charge point. The rear garden faces west and south, and benefits from sun throughout the day. A raised, composite decked terrace overlooks it and offers a spacious area for barbecues and the outdoor entertaining of guests. It has glass double doors into the family room, and a useful covered section of the deck gives access to a side door leading into the utility room. There is a garden shed, and log store to the north side of the house.
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Keston is a fantastic family house, with stylish and family-friendly living space, situated in a convenient location for Kinross' amenities, and nature walks along the shores of Loch Leven.
Harry MaitlandProperty agent