Balbeggie House, Balbeggie Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3NS

A great number of us at one stage or another dream of buying a “chocolate box cottage”.

A dwelling house set in its own gardens, maybe an acre, in a beautiful countryside setting where the neighbours are woodland.

The home would be traditional, have an appealing, even “delicious” external façade, have outbuildings, character, privacy and unlimited charm.

Seldom is such a home less than 5 miles from a town centre and train station, not in the Highlands or Islands, available.

We therefore are delighted to present to the market a property that ticks almost all those boxes.

The tall wooden gates open onto a victorian single storey cottage with slate overhang roofs, traditional Victorian features such as cast iron cameo fireplace, yet embellished with modern features.

Oil central heating complemented by double glazed windows (including bay windows), recessed downlighting, attractive flooring and tiling .

There is even the option by separate negotiation to purchase modern range cooker, fridge/freezer and external hot tub.

Subjects comprise a character living space with adjoining outhouses (again with slate overhang roofs) and even a studio in the 1.2 acre grounds. The internal footprint comprises the following.

Outer door at front to entrance hall. Access from here to large impressive, principal bedroom set off by bay lattice glazed window and completed by cameo fireplace and press cupboard.

Access also from hall to modern shower room, second bedroom and character main principal apartment, finished with central wood burner in traditional fireplace.

Perhaps the most enduring and practical area is the 25 foot living space reached directly from lounge.

Encompassing kitchen, sitting and dining room, it is served by two double glazed sash and case window formations. A perfect area to entertain and arguably the heart of the home.

Subjects stand in approximately 1.2 acres of garden ground. Natural grass and woodland that ensure privacy and appeal. Rear gardens are mainly lawned.

Side gardens are extensive and incorporate the 3 stone outbuildings that adjoining the home.

The first of those (11’3 x 8) has power and light, second a timber store(8 x 5’8) and third an area with door housing electrics(8 x 3’6).

On one side of the extensive lawns on either side of cottage is a 31-foot studio. A purpose-built area that serves perfectly for the creative or indeed an external office.

The main area of the grounds lies to the front of the dwellinghouse ensuring an almost limitless country aspect from main bedroom and lounge. A grassed expanse punctuated by mature woodland.

Extras—Oil Heating External hot tub, range cooker & fridge/freezer available by separate negotiation EPC rating: E.

Lounge (15’3 x 12’8) Dining Room/Kitchen (25 x 13’3) Principal Bedroom (18’3 x 15’6) Bedroom 2 (16 x 9’10) Shower Room (8’9 x 7’4) Studio (31’9 x 10)