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About
Gillespie Property are delighted to present this spacious 1-bedroom, 1st-floor flat situated within the popular New Carron area.
Offering generous accommodation, excellent storage, new windows throughout and ample residents’ parking to the rear, the property would make an ideal 1st-time purchase, buy-to-let investment or comfortable home for someone looking to downsize.
The building is accessed via a secure communal entrance, with the property itself opening into a particularly spacious and welcoming hallway.
The hallway is carpeted, with the carpet continuing through to the bedroom and lounge, creating a comfortable and consistent finish throughout the main accommodation.
There is also a secure entry system and electric heating. One of the property’s particularly useful features is its excellent storage provision.
The hallway provides 2 separate storage cupboards, including 1 exceptionally large cupboard offering substantial space for household items, coats, cleaning equipment and general storage.
Positioned at the end of the hallway is the bright and generously proportioned lounge. This is an impressive main living space with plenty of room for a variety of furniture configurations.
A luxurious carpet adds to the comfortable feel of the room, while the newly installed windows found throughout the property allow for plenty of natural light.
Located directly off the lounge is the fitted kitchen, which offers a good selection of floor and wall-mounted units complemented by contrasting worktops and attractive brick-effect tiling above the work surfaces.
There is an inset stainless-steel sink and drainer, 4-ring electric hob with electric oven below, freestanding Hotpoint fridge freezer and washing machine.
The kitchen enjoys an outlook towards the rear communal garden grounds, where residents benefit from shared drying greens, bin storage facilities and ample parking.
The double bedroom is positioned on the left on entering the property and provides excellent proportions.
A major feature is the floor-to-ceiling, double sliding mirrored wardrobe, providing excellent built-in storage while helping enhance the feeling of space within the room.
Completing the accommodation is the 3-piece bathroom, comprising a bath with Triton Enrich electric shower above, wash-hand basin with freestanding vanity storage below and WC.
The bath and shower area benefits from practical wet-wall panelling, with partial tiling elsewhere, while a frosted rear-facing window provides both natural light and privacy.
The hot-water tank is also housed within the bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from shared rear grounds incorporating communal drying areas, bin stores and ample residents’ parking.
New Carron is a popular residential area offering convenient access to a range of everyday amenities, schooling and transport connections.
Nearby Carron and Stenhousemuir provide a wider selection of shops, supermarkets, cafés and leisure facilities.
The area is well positioned for travel throughout the Central Belt, with convenient road connections towards Falkirk, Stirling, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Rail services are also accessible from nearby Falkirk Grahamston and Camelon stations.
Residents can enjoy a variety of nearby parks, walking routes and green spaces, with popular local attractions including The Kelpies, Helix Park and the Falkirk Wheel all within easy reach.
Combining convenient transport links, local amenities and access to surrounding towns, New Carron is a well-connected location suitable for a wide range of buyers.
Tax Band: B EPC: C Viewing: By appointment through Agent Entry: Negotiable.
Disclaimer: Please note that while we strive to ensure the accuracy and reliability of our sales particulars, they do not form part of any offer or contract and should not be relied upon as statements of representation or fact.
Any services, systems, or appliances referred to in this specification have not been tested by us, and no guarantee is given regarding their functionality or efficiency.
All measurements are provided as a general guide for prospective buyers and may not be precise.
The floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as an exact representation of the property.
Fixtures and fittings not specifically mentioned in the listing are subject to agreement with the seller.
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