5 Printers Row, Balfron, G63 0RH
Property Description
A truly inspired, architecturally designed detached house located in the popular Stirlingshire village of Balfron and with simply breathtaking views towards the Campsie Fells. The property, originally constructed in 2005, is presented to market in fabulous condition and benefits from a very flexible layout across eight principal apartments and a generous floor space. A must see for those looking for something completely unique in aesthetic and design, but also a home that more than delivers in a practical sense.
The property is of a distinctive Dutch aesthetic, with Canadian red cedar wood shakes providing its façade. The building is formed of three principal levels and has been designed/constructed to be as efficient/sustainable as feasibly possible – with significant thermal benefits provided by the Scandinavian timber framing, heat recovery system, under floor heating and state-of-the-art triple glazed window units. Great thought and consideration has gone towards the fully realising the opportunity afforded by the size and topography of the plot, with the various internal/external vantage points cleverly placed to fully enjoy the outstanding vista on offer.
Internally, the specification is exacting, with stunning engineered oak flooring found across much of the accommodation, high-quality fixtures and fittings, and tasteful modern décor employed to great effect across the accommodation. Key architectural features include the expansive open-plan/full height living areas, roof light and striking picture window that beautifully frames the Campsie Hills. Our suite of HDR images, 360° immersive tour, HD video and floorplan will allow for thorough desktop appraisal of the property, with a summary of the accommodation to be found as follows:-
Ground Floor
- Entrance hallway with cloakroom w.c and dedicated utility room off
- Large under stair cupboard which contains Ethernet patch panel
- Spacious lounge with feature log burning stove and stunning picture window with window seat
- Dining area with sliding doors to rear garden
- Beautiful dining kitchen – range of appliances by Bosch, plenty storage, sliding door access to balcony
First Floor
- Hallway with large linen cupboard/additional large shelved cupboard
- Mezzanine/study area (perfect home working environment)
- Three double bedrooms – all with fitted storage, en-suite bathroom facility off principal bedroom (inc. walk in shower unit)
- Three-piece family bathroom
Lower Ground Floor
- Two additional double bedrooms (both with French door access to garden) – could be easily utilised as additional living space as per requirement
- Shower room with w.c facility
- A large storage cupboard in both rooms, under stair storage cupboard
Externally, the property features fabulous garden space to both front and rear – all beautifully landscaped – with the rear garden notable for its complete privacy and attractive mixture of lawn and hard landscaping which, in effect, has provided more than ample room for child’s play and outdoor entertaining. Extensive off-street parking is afforded by a long, rolling drive, with two distinct areas of monobloc and stone chippings. There is also an integral bike shed at bottom of stairs containing water tap, power and heat recovery unit, external electric vehicle charging point and two garden sheds for storage.
To summarise, this is a really special home and one very much deserving of prompt first hand inspection.
Situation
The house is located but a short stroll from the village centre and here you will find a good range of local amenities and shops, including a large Co-op store, the village’s famous Doyle’s Café, pharmacy, opticians, butchers, bakery, village pub and an excellent health centre. Outstanding local Primary and Secondary schooling can be found within the nucleus of the village centre. A bus service connects the village to surrounding districts and, indeed, to Glasgow City. The village has a golf course and is surrounded by some stunning countryside. Glasgow City Centre is approximately eighteen miles away, with Stirling some nineteen miles. Both locations are accessible within approximately thirty to forty minutes via strong road links.
SAT NAV REF: G63 0RH
FREEHOLD
EPC BAND C
COUNCIL TAX BAND G
More Details
Situation: Private Garden
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
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