Gowanbank Barn, Gowanbank, Avonbridge, FK1 2JY

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1 Gowanbank Barn, Gowanbank, Avonbridge, FK1 2JY

2 Gowanbank Barn, Gowanbank, Avonbridge, West Lothian FK1 2JY. Substantial 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home. Avonbridge 1m, Armadale Railway Station 4m, Falkirk 7m, Linlithgow 8m Edinburgh 27m, Glasgow 25m, Kincardine 15m. The property price was reduced in Dec An offer was made and accepted by the sellers with a late entry date. The sale has recently fallen through and the property is now back on the market. One of three beautiful converted farm steading buildings set in mature policy woodlands affording a sheltered haven. Good road and rail connection halfway between Edinburgh and Glasgow. 16ft high vaulted entrance vestibule and hall with WC off Lovely large sitting room with two large picture windows Unusual dining room with four large picture windows 2 large bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and shower rooms 4 other bedrooms (three on first floor and one on ground floor Family bathroom on first floor Beautiful oak staircase, doors and skirting boards Oil Central Heating and Double Glazing Converted 20 years ago and renovated again 8 years ago after a fire 1.5 acre Garden with beautiful mature policy trees Scope for more houses, subject to planning consent 3 seating areas and bar and BBQ area 3 sheds and planning consent for a large garage Garden log house/sauna OFFERS OVER 495,000 Front cover: South Elevation. Above: North and East Elevation McCrae & McCrae Limited, Chartered Surveyors, 12 Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PD Telephone: Fax :

3 Situation Gowanbank lies almost equidistant to Edinburgh & Glasgow situated 27 miles west of the Capital if travelling via the M8 public road and 25 miles east of Glasgow via the M80. To the north, the Kincardine Bridge is just 15 miles via the M9, giving easy access to Fife and Perthshire. Gowanbank is well served by the major central belt road network. Local amenities, including Post Office, are found just over a mile away at Avonbridge. This property lies within the catchment for the excellent Linlithgow Academy. There is a bus from Westfield to Linlithgow which is a small village near Gowanbank. It leaves the post office at 8pm every school day and goes to Linlithgow Academy. It has a lovely secluded rural situation with a cluster of a three other steading conversions nestled in private woodlands. N Directions From junction 4 of the M8 Edinburgh Glasgow road (just south west of Bathgate) head north on the A801. Proceed straight on at the roundabout. Ignore the turnoff to Armadale at the second roundabout. At the third roundabout turn left to Westfield B8047. continue straight on at Westfield onto the B8028. Just short of Avonbridge turn left and Gowanbank and its trees is on your left a mile down this road, just after a turnoff to your left. From the A9 junction 3 east of Polmont proceed south on the A80. after 2 miles turn 3 rd left on the B825 to Avonbridge. Go through Standburn and turn left at the T junction at Avonbridge. Go straight on through the village ignoring 3 turnoffs to the right. (The third one is just after a bend to the left). Turn next right and Gowanbank is in the trees a mile later on the left. History The barn was converted 20 years ago from a farm steading building which was built along with The Gingerbread House by Sir Gowans. It is made of whinstone, sandstone, marble and won first prize in the Conservation Engineering Awards.

4 Gowanbank Barn Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Vestibule x 9 10 (S + W) Views to south (front garden) and to the west. Partly glazed entrance door to 15ft high vestibule with vaulted ceiling featuring timber trusses and ornate chandelier. Inner Hall and staircase x 5 4, 12 0 x 12 0 Attractive entrance hall which opens up at the far end with a beautiful oak staircase and dining room beyond it (velux window above staircase). Central heating cupboard Dining Room WC- 8 9 x 6 3 (W) WC and wash hand basin. Plumbing for spin drier. Dining Room x 15 4 (W + E) 2 picture windows to Arches on the west side each 9 x 7 with 2 picture windows to the east providing evening and morning light and attractive views. Slabbed floor and partly exposed whinstone wall. Option of feature table and chairs. Runners to allow the room to be partitioned off with glazed concertina screen. Bedroom x 8 6 (W) Door to cobbled yard, 9 x 7 glazed door and side panels to arch way. Lovely views to garden pond and mature tree to the west. Partly exposed whinstone wall. Inner hall and staircase

5 Lounge x 15 5 (S,N,W) Two 7 x 7 picture windows to the north with views over the pond door to front gardens and two large windows with lovely views to the south. Attractive ornately carved feature fireplace with wooden mantle. Breakfast Kitchen x 15 4 (S + N) Spacious kitchen with picture window to the south and arrow slit stained glass feature window to the north and door to cobbled yard. Carron Iron stove with15 th century oak pillars with thistle carvings, oak mantle with side cupboard. Kenwood cooker with 5 hobs and 2 ovens. Fitted wall and floor units with SS sink, space for American fridge and deep freezer dresser and table. Tiled floor. First Floor Staircase/ landing L shaped hall x 15 9 Beautiful oak staircase with velux skylight above staircase and 4 along hall. Doors to 5 bedrooms and bathroom. Lounge Master Bedroom x 15 4 ( S, W + N) Generously sized beautiful room with windows to south and west velux windows to north. Ornate fireplace with tiled inlay. Ensuite L Shaped- 15 x7 7 max (S) 2 velux windows. WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle with partly ornate floor tiles and shower wall tiles. Lounge

6 Bedroom 2-11 X 4 X velux windows, window to south with views over large front garden. 2 mirrored wall cupboards. Ensuite x 7 7 Skylight window. Bath, WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle, tiled floor, partly tiled walls. BEDROOM X Velux windows to the west, 2 mirrored wall cupboard BEDROOM X Velux windows to west Bedroom 2 Kitchen fireplace BEDROOM X Velux windows FAMILY BATHROOM 8 4 X Velux window Bath, WC, Wash hand basin, shower cubicle, partly tiled wall Breakfast kitchen

7 Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Master bedroom Entrance Master bedroom Entrance Vestibules 15ft High vaulted ceiling

8 Bedroom 3 Ensuite Bathroom Bedroom Bedroom 3 Bedroom 6

9 This is a unique converted barn is set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. A stunning rural location between Armadale and Avonbridge in the central belt of Scotland. The barn is situated in an historic A-listed stone masons training village, built 1842, on the former estate of renowned architect Sir James Gowans. The barn was converted and restored in 1997 and refitted in The property offers extremely spacious accommodation over two levels benefiting from hardwood double glazing and a new roof. The barn comes with large gardens including picnic area, lawn and Canadian scribed garden cottage/sauna. In addition there is 1.5 acres of historic mixed woodland, including mature sequoia, oak, monkey puzzle & copper beech trees. Boundaries showing approx. 1.5 acres Garden Cottage Picnic area Garden Cottage interior

10 West and North Elevations South and East Elevation House in Winter Picnic area

11 View looking south from the house Mature specimen trees in the gardens

12 Views of the extensive private woods with bar and BBQ areas and possible development potential, subject to securing planning consent

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19 Garage Plan Garage Plan

20 Proposed Garage

21 VIEWING AND REGISTERING AN INTEREST Viewing of the property is strictly by prior appointment only with the sole selling agents McCrae & McCrae, 12 Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PD. Tel or Rod McCrae on (evenings and weekends), Fax: CLOSING DATE It is likely that a closing date for offers will be set and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in the property to ensure that they are given notice of any closing date. Failure to register interest may result in the property being sold without notice. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION These particulars do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measures are given as a guide and no liability can be accepted for any errors arising therefrom. No responsibility is taken for any other error, omission or mis-statement in the particulars, during negotiations or otherwise, any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. OFFERS Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents, McCrae & McCrae Ltd at 12 Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PD. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents. The sellers reserve the right to remove plants from the garden. 12 Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 7PD Telephone: Fax : Secluded rear garden