Comprehensively renovated B listed cottage in centre of Falkland close to historic Palace
Bowriefaulds is a single storey cottage in the heart of the conservation village of Falkland. Built in the late 1960s on the site of a property dating back to the 18th century the property is B Listed. It has recently undergone a complete renovation to create a contemporary home suited to modern living standards, yet in a traditional and comfortable style in keeping with the surrounding environment.
External works have included:
Overhaul of the roof to include new conservation clay pantiles and conservation skylights, as well as new guttering and downpipes;
External walls have been reharled and painted;
New timber double glazed windows and French doors;
New tar and chip parking area;
Landscaping to create new garden area including retaining garden boundary wall, fencing, gates and bin store;
External lighting, outdoor plug sockets and water tap.
Internally the works have involved:
Full reconfiguration of internal layout and insulating the property to the highest possible standard in the walls and ceilings including cavity walls;
Creation of an extensive floored loft with light and electric and media points accessed by a loft ladder;
Full upgrade of electrical connection plus complete rewire finished with deco click chrome plug/light sockets, LED down lighters, heat, smoke, carbon monoxide alarms;
Replumbing to include a 34cdi Worcester Bosch condensing combi boiler, new radiators, new waste pipe and new gas pipe;
Finished in a Farrow and Ball palette with Alternative Flooring luxury carpets in each of the bedrooms as well as the sitting room. The dining kitchen and hall have been floored in Swiss engineered oak laminate;
Bathrooms fitted to a high specification including Italian porcelain tiled floors and the shower room has a 3 valve thermostatic shower;
Joinery throughout the property is entirely bespoke including the windows and doors, heated sitting room/ kitchen partition; shelving and storage spaces. The kitchen has been fitted with hand painted oak units and an island with a granite worktop.
GENERAL REMARKS
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Savills - 0131 247 3738.
Services
Mains electricity, gas, drainage and water.
Local Authority & tax band
Fife Council tax band D
Miscellaneous
There is a shared access adjacent to the property where the off-street parking is located.
Conservation Area and Listing
Bowriefaulds is within Falkland Conservation Area and is Listed category B.
Fixtures & Fittings
Standard fixtures and fittings are included in the sale. Some items of furniture and furnishings may be available by separate negotiation.
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Newly renovated house with exceptional finish
Flora Geoghegan