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Underwood House, By Bonnybridge, Stirlingshire
Glasgow about 19 miles, Edinburgh about 33 miles
Offers over £525,000
 Overview
An impressive ‘C’ listed Victorian Country House in a delightful rural location.
About 1.6 Ha (4.08 acres)
Hall. Drawing Room. Dining Room. Sitting Room. Breakfasting Kitchen. Utility Room. Shower Room. Master Suite (Bedroom. Dressing Room. Shower Room. 4 further Bedrooms (3 En Suite).
* Renovated to high standard.
* Many fine features.
* Useful outbuildings.
* Extensive policy grounds.
General
Underwood House is an impressive grade ‘C’ listed Victorian Country House located near the village of Bonnybridge in Stirlingshire. Located in a delightful secluded rural setting, the property is located within easy access of a superb transport infrastructure with motorway access to Glasgow (about 19 miles), Edinburgh (about 33 miles) and Stirling (about 12 miles) all within easy reach. Train stations in Falkirk (about 6 miles) and Cumbernauld (about 8 miles) offer a regular service to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond whilst both Glasgow and Edinburgh International Airports can be reached in little over 45 minutes. Bonnybridge offers a good range of amenities including local shops, a post office and primary schooling. A wider range of amenities are available in Falkirk which offers an excellent range of shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh offer internationally renowned shopping, galleries, restaurants and clubs.
  
Underwood House is an attractive Victorian Country House believed to have been built in the 1850’s with a large extension added some 10 years later. The House was originally built for the head engineer tasked with the construction of the Forth and Clyde canal and is constructed of attractive sandstone under a slate roof. The house has recently been renovated and refurbished to an extremely high standard with spacious accommodation provided over two storeys, comprising: Hall, drawing room, sitting room, dining room, breakfasting kitchen, shower room, utility room, a magnificent master suite (bedroom, en suite dressing room and shower room) and 4 further double bedrooms (3 en suite). The comprehensive refurbishment has been sympathetically undertaken to create a magnificent family home benefiting from all modern construction techniques and conveniences yet still including many superb ‘period’ features including some ornate cornicing and plasterwork and bespoke etched glass door panels. The house has been finished to a very high standard with engineered oak flooring, high quality kitchen and bathroom fittings, CAT 5 (multi media wiring) and attractive fireplaces with wood burning stoves. The large sash and case windows give the house a magnificent light and airy atmosphere whilst the ground source heat pump (with LPG back up central heating) keep the house warm at relatively low cost. Adjoining the house is a fine traditional outbuilding which may originally have been used as stabling. The building offers enormous scope for development into additional accommodation subject to obtaining all necessary consents. Useful storage space is also provided in a large cellar beneath the house which also offers scope to create further accommodation (subject to planning). Outside, the policy grounds extend to about 4 acres and include a private driveway with automatic bespoke wrought iron entry gates, the remains of the original orchard and ample grazing suitable for horses or other livestock if required. The House has a real sense of privacy and seclusion being screened by a number of fine mature trees.
DIRECTIONS
From Glasgow head east on the M8. At junction 13, take the exit sign posted for Stirling on the M80. Continue north on the A80 passing Cumbernauld before turning onto the A803 at junction 4 sign posted towards Stirling and Falkirk. Continue onto the A803 passing through the village of Longcroft. Continue through Longcroft and take the first right signposted for the Underwood car breakers. Drive for about ½ mile passing ‘Western Seamores’ on the right hand side and crossing over a humpback bridge. Take the next right onto a private track where Underwood House is located at the track end.
From Edinburgh head west on the A8 before joining the M9 at Ingliston. Continue on the M9 towards Falkirk. Leave the M9 at junction 8 branching onto the M876 towards Glasgow. Leave the M876 at junction 4 and continue onto the A803 passing through Longcroft. Thereafter follow directions as given above.
Accommodation
From driveway, front door to:
Ground Floor
Vestibule (S).
Marble tiled floor, cornicing, bespoke glazed panelled door to hall.
 Hall (S).
Ornate cornicing and plasterwork, oak flooring, stairs to first floor (wooden hand rail with ornate cast iron balusters), cupboard housing alarm control box, window seat.
 Drawing Room (S, W).
About 5.23m x 6.58m (17’2’’ x 21’7’’ inc bay window).
Oak flooring, ornate cornicing and plasterwork, attractive fireplace with wood burning stove, bay window, working timber shutters.
Sitting Room (S, E).
About 5.11m x 4.88m (16’9’’ x 16’).
Parquet flooring, attractive wood and brick fireplace, ornate cornicing, 3 radiators, shelved cupboard.
Shower Room (E).
About 2.01m x 3.63m (6’7’’ x 11’11’’).
Jet shower, wash hand basin, w.c., tiled floor, part tiled walls, extractor fan, access to cellar.
 Breakfasting Kitchen (E).
About 4.95m x 4.90m (16’3’’ x 16’1’’).
High quality wall and floor units with an Oak work top and under unit lighting, tiled floor, ‘Rangemaster’ range cooker with electric oven and Calor gas hob, extractor hood, window bench with wine storage, cornicing, double ceramic sink, part tiled walls, integrated dishwasher, door to:
Rear Hall / Store (W).
About 5.72m x 1.35m (18’9’’ x 4’5’’).
Door to rear garden, electricity fuse box and meter.
Utility Room (S).
About 2.97m x 2.01m (9’9’’ x 6’7’’).
Fitted wall and floor units, plumbing for washing machine and dryer, ground source heat pump boiler (Nibe), LPG boiler (Worcester), tiled floor.
Dining Room (N).
About 3.83m x 3.61m (12’7’’ x 11’10’’).
Oak flooring, ornate cornicing and plasterwork, working timber shutters, large walk in storage cupboard,
 Bedroom 2 (W).
About 4.82m x 4.11m (15’10’’ x 13’6’’).
Oak flooring, ornate cornicing and plasterwork, attractive fireplace with wood burning stove, shelved cupboard, working timber shutters.
First Floor
Landing (Skylight E).
Large shelved cupboard, oak flooring, cornicing, alarm control panel, doors to:
 Bedroom 3 (S).
About 5.08m x 4.11m (16’8’’ x 13’6’’).
Oak flooring, ornate cornicing and plasterwork, en suite dressing room, working timber shutters, recessed shelved alcove, door to:
 En Suite Bathroom (S).
About 2.51m x 1.83m (8’3’’ x 6’).
Bath with shower over, vanity unit with wash hand basin, wc, part tiled walls, tiled floor, cornicing, extractor fan.
Bedroom 4 (S).
About 5.08m x 4.11m (16’8’’ x 13’6’’).
Oak flooring, cornicing, en suite dressing room, shelved cupboard, door to:
En Suite Bathroom (S).
About 1.91m x 2.51m (6’3’’ x 8’3’’).
Jacuzzi bath with shower over, wc, wash hand basin, part tiled walls, tiled floor, extractor fan.
Bedroom 5 (N).
About 4.22m x 2.97m (13’10’’ x 9’9’’) (at widest points).
Coving, built in wardrobe, part glazed door to:
En Suite Shower Room (E).
Shower, w.c., wash hand basin, tiled floor, part tiled walls, in set down lights, extractor fan.
Master Suite: comprising
Dressing Room.
About 3.89m x 1.73m (12’9’’ x 5’8’’).
Oak flooring, fitted cupboards, coving.
Shower Room (W).
About 3.14m x 3.79m (10’4’’ x 12’5’’) (at widest points).
Magnificent double shower with seating, side jets, steam effect and radio, ornate wood and marble vanity unit with double sink, w.c., tiled floor, ornate cornicing, extractor fan.
Bedroom (S, W).
About 8.13m x 4.80m (26’8’’ x 15’9’’).
A spectacular room with oak flooring, ornate cornicing and plasterwork, shelved cupboard.
OUTSIDE
There is a traditional stable with various stores adjoining the house to the rear. The single storey outbuilding measures approximately 10.36m x 3.35m (34’ x 11’) and is constructed of stone under a slate roof. The outbuilding is currently used as storage and offers potential to create further accommodation subject to obtaining all necessary consents.
The property sits in private and secluded grounds extending to about 4 acres which is part enclosed by a large sandstone wall to the rear (near the canal embankment) and by a brick wall on the roadside. The grounds include a number of magnificent mature trees and are suitable for the creation of a magnificent garden as well as use as grazing land for horses or other livestock. The policy grounds include areas of lawn, a private gravelled driveway, the remains of the original orchard and a former dwelling house which may have potential for development (subject to planning).
Additional Information
SERVICES
Mains water.
Mains electricity.
Private drainage.
Ground source heat pump / Under floor heating
SOLICITORS
Nicholas J Scullion & Co.
5 Church Street
Hamilton
South Lanarkshire
ML3 6BA
Tel. 01698 283265
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Falkirk Council
Municipal Buildings
Falkirk
FK1 5RS
Tel: 01324 506070
OUTGOINGS
Underwood House has been assessed as Council Tax Band G.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. Certain items of furniture may be available subject to separate negotiation.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.
INTERNET WEBSITE
This property and other properties offered by CKD Galbraith can be viewed on our website at www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk as well as our affiliated websites www.rightmove.co.uk and www.primelocation.com .
Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office
1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice.
2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances.
3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995.
4. Closing Date
A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to CKD Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously.
The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.
5. Offers
Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to CKD Galbraith, 3 Main Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6BJ.
6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.
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