Stevenson Avenue, Polmont, Falkirk, FK2

This marvellous family home is situated in a highly desirable cul-de-sac location, ideally placed for easy access to Polmont Railway Station and commuting links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and the north via Stirling. Benefitting from a beautiful brand-new kitchen diner, plus a downstairs bedroom-and-bathroom suite, the property comprises five bedrooms, three bathrooms, two ensuite, a spacious lounge, utility room with new boiler, and a large garden with a superb deck, plus a fantastic wood cabin garden room with hot tub.

This fantastic house is entered via a bright welcoming hallway leading to all downstairs accommodation which extends to 136 square metres.

Downstairs, there is a spacious lounge with a bay window, real oak flooring and a stone fireplace set in a feature wall providing a lovely focal point. Double French doors open out to the newly refurbished dining kitchen at the back of the house.

The dining room is bright and airy, and fitted with natural/grey pine flooring. Attractive cashmere high-gloss units provide a thoughtfully designed serving area and additional practical storage. There is plenty of room for a large dining table, ideal for family meals and entertaining.

The dining room continues into the smart modern kitchen fitted with the same stylish units with dark coppered wood-effect worktop and back splash. With an enthusiastic cook in mind, the kitchen is equipped with a five-burner induction hob, a double grill-oven combination, plus integrated microwave, larder-style fridge freezer, integrated dishwasher and a wine fridge.

French doors open out to the wonderful deck and garden beyond, and a glazed internal door leads to the hall. All downstairs accommodation is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair access ramp out of the French doors onto the large decking area.

The utility room has space for an Indesit washing machine and Hotpoint tumble dryer, storage shelving and the newly installed Ideal Logic boiler. A back door provides access to a paved passageway linking the front and back gardens.

The property benefits from a large downstairs bedroom with a jack-and-jill ensuite wetroom, offering the possibility for multi-generational living. With windows over the front garden, neutral décor, oak laminate flooring and a space-saving sliding door to the hall, this generous room offers real options for flexible accommodation. A tracking hoist is currently in situ within this bedroom, but can be removed upon request.

The ensuite wetroom is fitted with an electric Mira shower, white Closomat WC, wash-hand basin and heated chrome towel rail. An additional door provides access from the hall.

Upstairs, the main bedroom overlooks the front garden. Bright yet peaceful, this spacious room is decorated in neutral cream tones with complementing carpet, built-in wardrobes and an ensuite shower room, with Victorian-style vinyl floor, a large shower cubicle, white WC & wash-hand basin.

The property benefits from two more double bedrooms, similarly decorated in neutral tones, with built-in wardrobes.

A single bedroom at the back of the house is currently being used as a home office.

The family bathroom is fitted with a bath with mains shower over, white WC and wash-hand basin, practical vinyl flooring and attractive mosaic tiling on the walls.

Next to the bathroom, a large cupboard houses the newly installed water tank with Mega-flow system, guaranteeing impressive water pressure throughout the house.

Moving outside, a large south-facing deck connects the dining room to the well-maintained back garden which is mainly laid to lawn and bordered with mature shrubs and ornamental trees.

The deck provides a fantastic external space for alfresco entertaining or a place to simply sit outside and enjoy the sun. A large wood cabin sits to the side of the garden. Fully plumbed and fitted with electrics, it currently houses a hot tub and a bench for socialising. A smaller section provides a quiet sitting area or additional storage.

The front garden is mainly lawn with a tarmac drive providing off-street parking for two cars.

The house is double glazed throughout and warmth is provided by a central-heating system powered by the brand-new Ideal Logic gas combi boiler. There are 16 solar panels fitted to the south-facing roof, generating additional electricity with the excess going into the National Grid and an income received annually under the Feed in Tariff scheme. Additionally, the house is wired with ethernet cabling, ideal for gaming teens.

NEED TO KNOW

Five bedrooms: four doubles/one single (one double downstairs)

Stylish new kitchen diner

Brand new boiler

Solar panels

Garden room with hot tub

Sought-after area

Excellent location for access to transport links

Ideally located for schools and amenities

LOCATION

Stevenson Avenue is a quiet cul-de-sac situated to the southwest of Polmont. A friendly community of executive houses, it is conveniently located for Polmont station with its regular links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. It’s extremely well served for schools, and other amenities, including Tesco and Aldi supermarkets, a good range of restaurants and cafes, sports facilities, a health centre, post office and library. Dog walkers and nature lovers are spoilt for choice with local parks including Gray Buchanan Park (also known as Parkhill) and the Union Canal which runs through Central Scotland. The area is well served for schools, with St Margaret’s Primary and Braes Secondary school nearby, and Graham High in Falkirk. Private schooling can be found in Dollar or Edinburgh and Glasgow. With its excellent central location, transport links and amenities, Polmont remains very popular with house hunters.

FINER DETAILS

Council tax: Band F

EER: B

Superfast broadband available

School catchments: St Margaret’s Primary, Braes Secondary and Graeme High School in Falkirk.