Argyll Avenue, Stirling, FK8

AT A GLANCE

This lovely property was built around 1900 and extends to 150 square metres over two storeys. Downstairs, the accommodation comprises a spacious sitting room, rear sitting room/study, dining room that connects to the kitchen and larder, and a large understairs cupboard. Upstairs, there are three good-sized double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a boxroom.

Throughout the property, there are original wooden floors, sash windows, shutters, panelling and working fireplaces, many with beautiful Art Nouveau period detail.

The property is entered via double storm doors into a small porch with original terrazzo tiling and an etched glass door into a bright spacious hallway leading to all ground-floor accommodation and stairs to the upper level. A large understairs cupboard provides excellent storage. A double layer of pegs in the hall provides hanging space for multiple coats and bags.

The main sitting room is a spacious room overlooking the front of the property through a large bay window with original panelling. There is also a working tiled fireplace with a mahogany mantel, cornicing and a press cupboard.

Overlooking the back garden, the study/sitting room is a bright spacious room with a feature chalkboard wall, painted fireplace and stripped wooden flooring.

Beside this, the dining room is a generous space with an open-shelved press cupboard and original door connecting to the kitchen via two steps down.

The kitchen is fitted with painted grey units with solid wood butcher’s block work top and a Belfast sink. It is equipped with a free-standing gas cooker, fridge, freezer and washing machine. A shelved pantry area at the end provides plentiful storage.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a fabulous, bright room with a panelled bay window and a beautiful original fireplace with painted surround, attractive eau-de-nil tiling, and Art Nouveau hearth. There is an original free-standing Victorian wardrobe included in the sale.

The two rear bedrooms also benefit from original period fireplaces, cornicing and an unbroken view to the Wallace Monument and the Ochil Hills in the distance.

The family bathroom is a spacious room, partially tiled and panelled, and fitted with a white suite comprising WC, period pedestal sink and bath with electric shower over.

A large boxroom provides excellent storage and an access hatch to the loft, and completes the internal accommodation.

Outside, there is a private, enclosed rear garden laid mainly to lawn and bordered with mature shrubs with a paved patio area outside the kitchen.

There is ample unrestricted parking on the street.

NEED TO KNOW

Victorian, mid-terrace house

Period detail

Private, enclosed garden

Potential to modernise

Generous accommodation throughout

Flexible ground-floor accommodation

Close to schools and transport links

Approximate room sizes: Sitting room (6.0 x 3.9m), Rear sitting room/bedroom 4 ( 4.1 x 3.0m), Dining room (5.2 x 3.3m), Kitchen (3.0 x 2.1), Larder (1.4 x 1.0m), Bathroom (2.7 x 2.3m), Principal bedroom (6.0 x 4.3m), Bedroom 2 (3.8 x 3,7m), Bedroom 3 (3.8 x 3.4m), Box room (2.0 x 1.2m)

LOCATION

Argyll Avenue is a quiet street in the popular area of Riverside, a few minutes from the centre of Stirling and all its amenities. The area has a rich social history and strong community feel, with its own community council and orchard. It is home to a range of leisure activities, such as the AMF Tenpin Bowl, and Stirling Rowing Club, as well as a crisscross of Heritage walking trails to Cambuskenneth Abbey and beyond. The Vue Cinema complex and the excellent sports facilities at the Peak Sports Village are just a few minutes’ walk. The property is well located for access to the historic city centre of Stirling and its more extensive shopping facilities. Locally, there is a primary and nursery schools as well as secondary schooling at nearby Wallace High and St Modan’s, with independent schooling at Fairview International School and Dollar Academy. Commuters are well served by the M80 and M9 motorways and the nearby train station, which offers regular links to Glasgow and Edinburgh and beyond. The University of Stirling, which is a short drive away and provides top-class education, scenic walks and the excellent MacRobert Arts Centre and rep cinema.

FINER DETAILS

Council tax: Band F

EER: Band E

Superfast broadband: available in the area

School catchment: Riverside Primary and Wallace High School

The date of entry is flexible and by mutual agreement.

Viewings are by appointment through Cathedral City Estates.

All room sizes are approximate.