Detached house for sale in Balgonie House, Jamphlars Road, Cardenden, Lochgelly, Fife KY5

Balgonie House is an attractive detached residence that has recently seen a considerable rear extension and a host of additional renovations. It now offers over 3,700 sq. Ft of luxury accommodation arranged over two light filled floors and is surrounded by a generous plot comprising extensive parking, versatile land and gardens.

The ground floor porch opens into an expansive galleried landing with a freestanding Contura log-burning stove and a wide wooden central stairway flowing to the floor below. On the ground floor, the sociable split-level living spaces include a bright sitting room which opens naturally into the 27 ft. Formal dining room, ideal for entertaining large groups, with sliding glazed doors to the equally sizeable balcony with its unencumbered leafy vistas. From here is a peaceful study with a wall of sliding fitted storage. A bespoke bar beside the reception leads onto the glossy kitchen, which comprises a wide selection of wall and base cabinetry, with corresponding granite worksurfaces and a wealth of newly fitted integrated appliances, including dual dishwashers and ovens, a coffee maker, and microwave. Completing this floor is a sleek marble-tiled family bathroom and two bright bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and en suite shower rooms.

On the lower ground level, the spacious central hall offers convenient access to the attached garage, a cloakroom and a utility room. Further is a modern shower room with a large glazed walk-in shower and four additional well-proportioned bedrooms with a variety of storage solutions. The larger principal suite also enjoys the use of an en suite shower room and double doors opening to the west-facing terrace.<br /><br />The property is approached via a remote-operated gate onto its extensive block-paved driveway, which offers parking for numerous vehicles, in addition to the integrated garage with its remote-operated electric insulated door.

The 27 ft. First-floor decked balcony with its glass balustrade offers far-reaching views of the mature grounds beyond, which comprise large sections of lush lawn interspersed with established trees and decorative shrubbery, along with a unique purpose-built barbeque hut complete with a gas-fired grill.<br /><br />The town of Cardenden on the south bank of the River Ore is home to a wide range of everyday amenities, including shops, schools, eateries and a mainline railway station with regular links to Edinburgh.

An even wider selection of educational, recreational and cultural facilities are available at the nearby towns of Cowdenbeath, Kirkcaldy and the historic city of Dunfermline.

The A92 and M90 provide convenient links to Edinburgh, Edinburgh Airport, Dundee and Perth and across the Kincardine Bridge to Stirling, Glasgow and the West. The A92 also provides for swift access to the Fife Central Retail Park with a wide range of shops including Sainsburys, B&Q, M&S Foodhall, Currys, Boots and Starbucks.

Local Authority: Fife Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Fixtures & Fittings: All carpets, white goods, light fittings, Window shutters, and blinds are included. The fridge/freezer, ride-on tractor mower and hot tub are offered via separate negotiation.
Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.