Tigh-Na-Mara25 Ferryhills Road, North Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1HE

Tigh-Na-Mara translates as “House by the Sea” in Gaelic. This beautifully presented family home is situated in an elevated position providing it with impressive views to the east over the estuary of the Fife of Forth, with the East Lothian and Fife coastlines beyond. The period house was originally built in about 1910 and retains an abundance of original character, offering well-presented accommodation throughout. This includes an open-plan kitchen / family / garden room which was remodelled by the current owner, and a stunning second floor home office with exceptional views and a balcony.

Tigh-Na-Mara is entered via a characterful entrance portico which leads into the porch which has a tiled floor and fitted cloak cupboards. Beyond is the main entrance hall, off which the principal reception rooms, and the kitchen / family / garden room sit. The latter of these was significantly improved by the current owner to create an open plan family hub to the house. The kitchen area is fitted with side units and granite surfaces, as well as a central island. It is fitted with kitchen appliances along with a double Belfast sink, and there is also a shelved pantry. The garden room was added in 2018/19 and has bi-folding doors which open up into the garden. The family area has a nice seating area with log burning stove. An arched entrance opens into a playroom to the side of this wonderful open plan area.

The two principal reception rooms are east facing with bay windows overlooking the front garden and to the Firth of Forth beyond. Both rooms are approached by the main entrance hall, with double doors opening into the sitting doom. The dining room has a separate drinks cupboard. A door in the sitting room opens into the gym / reading room which overlooks the side garden and has a useful store room beyond. The ground floor is completed by a utility room and a shower room.

The first floor has five bedrooms, three of which have en suite shower rooms, and a family bathroom through an arch at the end of the landing, with a bath and a separate shower. The principal bedroom has stunning views to the front of the house and down the Firth of Forth thanks to a large dormer window. It also has two fitted wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with freestanding bath, shower cubicle and twin wash hand basins. The adjacent double bedroom also has spectacular views thanks to a dormer window, and two fitted wardrobes. The impressive home office sits on the second floor and has spectacular views to the east towards the Firth of Forth, and the gardens to the west. A west facing balcony provides an exceptional area for outdoor entertaining, particularly in the evening sunset. There are also two generous store rooms on the second floor.

Gardens and Grounds
Tigh-Na-Mara sits in beautifully presented gardens both to the front and rear of the house, and the plot extends to about 0.44 acres in all. The house is approached from Ferryhills Road through stone pillars with wooden gates, which open up to the parking area and a double garage. Stone steps lead up to the front garden and a path continues around to the attractive entrance portico and front door. The east facing front garden has a nice lawned area which is surrounded by well-stocked borders featuring a range of mature shrubs and trees.

The rear garden is fully enclosed thanks to a stone wall and wooden fencing with integrated gates. It has a spacious lawned area with stocked flower beds and borders, as well as mature shrubs and trees. There is also a decked terrace offering great space for outdoor dining and entertaining. Useful outbuildings for storage include a brick-built garden store with adjacent wood store. There is also a separate lawned area to the north side of the house.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services
Mains water, gas, drainage and electricity. The central heating is provided by a mains gas-fired boiler.

Local Authority & tax band
Fife Council tax band H

Fixtures & Fittings
Fitted carpets, curtains, blinds, light fittings and integrated white goods are included in the sale. Some of the furniture may be available subject to separate negotiation.

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