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About
Beautifully presented four-bedroom semi-detached Blackburn home with idyllic south-east-facing rear views across the River Almond and rolling fields.
Boasting high-quality fixtures and fittings, an elegant interior design, and generous proportions this property offers an exceptional lifestyle.
EPC Rating - Band D Thoughtfully extended to meet the needs of modern family living, the impressive ground floor layout comprises of a comfortable living room; a south-east-facing contemporary kitchen flowing into an adjoining dining room and benefiting from a well-appointed utility room; luxuriously appointed bathroom and a stylish double bedroom.
On the sizeable first floor, there are three additional double bedrooms including an impressive principal spanning nearly the width of the home; a guest WC, and a versatile dressing room.
With swift access to schooling, leisure and retail amenities, and transport links including bus services to nearby Bathgate and Livingston, this immaculate home presents a superb opportunity What’s special about this house • Beautifully presented four-bedroom semi-detached home characterised by generous proportions, an elegant interior design, high-quality fixtures and fittings, and idyllic views across the River Almond.
• Comfortable living room with handsome wooden flooring and a neutral colour palette.
• Sleek contemporary kitchen boasting a u-shaped layout featuring grey wall and floor units, a metro-tiled splashback, and smooth white worktops.
Alongside a Belfast sink, high-spec appliances include a striking black range cooker and extractor hood. A well-appointed utility offers additional storage.
• Elegant dining room flowing from the adjoining kitchen perfect for hosting friends and family.
• Spectacular south-east-facing principal double bedroom flooded with natural light and adorned with a crisp colour scheme and plush carpeting.
Spanning nearly the width of the home, it allows for a variety of furniture configurations and enjoys captivating views from twin windows across the surrounding landscape.
• Luxurious family bathroom with a free-standing bath, floating washbasin, WC, and black grid-framed shower enclosure. Finished in black and white it has an indulgent spa-like feel.
• Enclosed south-east-facing rear garden looking across the River Almond and rolling fields. With a low-maintenance design comprising of paving and raised decking it offers a tranquil place to relax.
• Gated driveway and detached garage Location and Amenities • Catchment for Blackburn Primary School and Blackburn Academy.
• Blackburn has local amenities to meet daily shopping needs along with bustling pubs, restaurants, takeaways, and cafès. There is also a gp and library.
• Bathgate and Livingston town centres with their array of shops, restaurants, and bars are two and five miles away respectively.
• Ideal commuter location close to the M8 with easy access to Edinburgh (20 miles) and Glasgow (27 miles); the M9 is a short drive away.
• Bathgate Railway Station with regular and swift links to Edinburgh and Glasgow is a 5-minute drive. • Edinburgh International Airport is just 14 miles from the property.
• Scenic green spaces on the doorstep including Polkemmet Country Park.
• Near to family-friendly recreational activities including Blackburn Bowling Club and the Blackburn Community Centre which houses a sports hall.
Dimensions Ground Floor Living Room 4.24m x 3.80m Kitchen 3.38m x 3.19m Dining Room 3.77m x 3.09m Bedroom (1) 4.23m x 4.08m Bathroom 3.35m x 2.78m Utility Room 3.37m x 1.67m Garage 4.72m x 4.54m First Floor Bedroom (2) 7.00m x 4.65m Bedroom (3) 4.62m x 4.15m Bedroom (4) 3.81m x 3.33m WC 2.12m x 1.33m
Value & comps
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About 17, West Main Street, Blackburn
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