Property description
A charming five bed detached country home nestling within the hamlet of Torwood and surrounded by an acre of land. The property is accessed via a short private lane ‘Newington Lane’ off Glen Road which provides privacy.
Accommodation
The property can be configured in a number of ways. Currently there are four bedrooms, study (bedroom five), three lounges, dining room, family bathroom, ensuite and cloakroom/WC, kitchen/diner with utility room and numerous storage cupboards.
Features
Three of the beautiful living areas have Jotul wood burning stoves with mostly oak wood floors and a bay window in the lounge and family room.
The largest room, a ‘Mystery Room’ measuring approximately 12 metres by 6 metres (40ft x 22ft at its widest point) that includes a large bay window. Visit the property to view it’s potential.
The breakfasting kitchen is fitted with an AGA and has a real country kitchen feeling. There is a separate formal dining room, additional storerooms and a utility.
The entrance hall is wide and spacious and the ideal place to welcome guests. There is a separate cloak room, wc leading from the hall. The master bedroom is located on the ground floor and has fully fitted wardrobes with luxury ensuite featuring a walk in shower and sumptuous stand alone bath.
The fifth bedroom is currently used as a study, whilst the other three double bedrooms are located upstairs along with an opulent family bathroom. There is also another room which is currently used for storage but could potentially become a sixth bedroom/study/playroom.
Outside
The driveway is monoblocked and flows around to the rear of the property where there is ample parking space for several vehicles in addition to the double garage.
The front of house garden has Scots pine and copper beech trees, shrubbery, flower beds and a lawn. The side garden is currently divided in to two areas by a wooden fence, one of which could be a paddock for horses. There is a large wood store to the rear of the outbuilding.
Outbuildings
To the rear of the house is a building which incorporates a double garage with light and power, a large wood store and stabling for two horses, separate hay room and a tack room with a multi fuel stove, making this a fabulous equestrian property. However the building could easily be converted and some of the uses you may consider are: Separate bungalow property for family, business premises, kennels or just more storage facilities.
Location
Rowandale enjoys an extremely private location within the popular hamlet of Torwood on the outskirts of Larbert. The country hamlet of Torwood offers an historic castle and broch with excellent walking within Tor Wood and the adjacent Plean country park.
There are three golf courses nearby including the renowned Glenbervie golf course, which was a former Open qualifying course. Stenhousmuir cricket club is also nearby. The new Forth Valley Royal Hospital is just a five-minute drive.
Larbert/Stenhousmuir have an extensive range of local amenities including a new shopping centre, post office, public houses, hotels and public library. For more extensive shopping Stirling and Falkirk are just six miles away.
Larbert/Stenhousmuir offer a choice of primary schools before progressing to Larbert High School.
For private schools there is Beaconhurst School in Bridge of Allan and Dollar Academy, Dollar with a private bus service from Larbert and a wide range of schools in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Torwood is a popular area for commuters due to excellent transportation links to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth with the M9, M80 and M876 being close by and rail links at Larbert station (2 miles away). International airports of Edinburgh and Glasgow are about 29 and 32 miles away respectively.
Viewings by appointment via Paul Rolfe 01506 828282 - Brochure and Property Video to be released soon.
Property Features :
- Secluded quiet and peaceful home
- Versatile and spacious living both inside and outside
- Just six miles from Stirling and Falkirk
- 5 Bedrooms, 4 Reception Rooms, 3 Bathrooms/WC
- Easy commuting links to Edinburgh and Glasgow