HILLEND BLACKSTONE ROAD BY AVONBRIDGE FALKIRK

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Hillend, Blackstone Road, by Avonbridge, Falkirk FK1 2ND A Mini Country Residential Estate with Georgian House, Walled Garden, Outbuildings and Paddock Grazings.

Adjoining outbuildings offering scope for conversion and redevelopment. Walled Garden with orchard of fruit trees. Delightful gardens and policies with a wide variety of specimen shrubs and trees.

3 Hillend, Blackstone Road, by Avonbridge, Falkirk FK1 2ND A Mini Country Residential Estate with Georgian House, Walled Garden, Outbuildings and Paddock Grazings. A partly completed project of rare character and charm. Existing Accomodation: 2 Public Rooms, Entrance Hall, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, WC. Adjoining outbuildings offering scope for conversion and redevelopment. Walled Garden with orchard of fruit trees. Delightful gardens and policies with a wide variety of specimen shrubs and trees. Large stone outbuilding with possible scope for conversion subject to planning permission. About 7.8 acres of grazing situated within a loop of the River Avon. Riparian fishing rights on the River Avon. About 10.6 acres in all. For Sale as a Whole. Situation Hillend is situated about half a mile east of the village of Avonbridge in the wider Falkirk district. Blackstone Road is a minor public road that winds slowly alongside the River Avon. Hillend has a private south facing situation and the grazings extend down to the River Avon which forms the southern boundary of much of the property. The nearby village of Avonbridge straddles the River Avon about 5 miles south of Falkirk. The village has two general stores, a post office, doctors surgery and primary school. Avonbridge is now primarily a residential village within easy reach of the principal towns of Central Scotland including Falkirk, Linlithgow, Livingston, Grangemouth, and Bathgate as well as Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Junction 4 of the M9 is within 10 minutes drive and Polmont Railway Station is also close at hand with regular connections therefrom to Edinburgh and Glasgow. There are further rail connections at Linlithgow, Falkirk, Bathgate and Armadale. Junction 4 of the M8 is within 15 minutes drive to the south and the M8 is the principal arterial route for Central Scotland. Edinburgh Airport is 30 minutes away. There are many attractive walks in the locality and salmon fishing can be enjoyed on the River Avon via purchase of a permit from the local Angling Association. Muiravonside and Beecraigs Country Parks are both within about 10 minutes drive. There are also golf courses at Linlithgow, Falkirk, Polmont and Glenbervie as well as historical attractions such as Linlithgow Palace, Hopetoun House, Bannockburn Battlefield and Stirling Castle.

General Description Hillend is a miniature country estate with a classically proportioned small Georgian country house dating from the early 19th century.

4 General Description Hillend is a miniature country estate with a classically proportioned small Georgian country house dating from the early 19th century. The main two storey part of the house has been restored in recent years with works including re-roofing and re-slating, new sash and case windows, new flooring and upgrading of the internal services. The adjoining single storey wing however requires full renovation and modernisation. The adjoining outbuildings offer scope for conversion and redevelopment to expand the existing accommodation further. Planning consent has previously been granted for this. Hillend is approached from the neighbouring minor public road through stone gate pillars with decorative wrought iron gates. The driveway is flanked by numerous specimens including; magnolias, azaleas, acers, rhododendrons, yew, oak, ash, Scots pine and many others. Adjoining Hillend to the south is a sheltered walled garden home to a productive orchard with numerous fruit trees as well as former vegetable garden, lawns, box hedges. The maturity of the setting of Hillend is enhanced by numerous established broadleaves and the proximity of the River Avon. A substantial outbuilding has been renovated in recent years and enjoys the benefit of separate access from the minor public road. This building may offer scope for conversion to a number of uses including residential subject to planning consent being awarded. An established woodland knoll lies to the rear of the building adding to the maturity of the setting. The grazings lie to the south and extend to about 8 acres and are situated within a loop of the River Avon. The proximity of the river greatly enhances the amenity of the grazings which are mostly relatively level with small areas of steeper gradients. The soil is a sandy loam of relatively free draining nature. There are riparian fishing rights on the River Avon and permits to fish for Salmon can be obtained from the River Avon Angling Association. Hillend House Hillend is a charming small Georgian country house of classical design and proportions. A date stone over the front door bears the initials JB and a date of Double leaf front doors provide entry to an entrance area with stairs rising to first floor and steps down to a lower ground floor originally planned to accommodate shower room and store room. Bedroom 1 (S and N). 4.35m x 2.93m (14 3 x 9 7 ). Recess fireplace. Reclaimed solid beech flooring. Cornice. Decorated. Bedroom 2 (S and N). 4.39m x 3.91m (14 5 by ) Cornice. Stone mantelpiece. Sash and case windows. Decorated. Reclaimed solid beech flooring. Gardens The gardens at Hillend are particular feature of note and exude variety and maturity. Hillend is approached through decorative wrought iron gates on stone pillars with flanking stone walls and a wide array of specimen shrubs and trees neighbour the driveway. To the rear is the Walled Garden which is home to a host of fruit trees, areas of lawn, vegetable garden and privet hedging. The fruit trees include: apples, plums, pears, damsons and greengages. There is also rhubarb and fruit bushes including redcurrants. The garden is a sheltered south facing sun trap of rare character and amenity. Grazings The grazings extend to about 7.8 acres and lie to the south of Hillend and its gardens. The grazings could be used for equestrian or agricultural purposes and their free draining nature should allow an extended grazing season. Hillend is a registered agricultural holding. Outbuilding A substantial stone outbuilding is situated to the east of the house. Constructed of concrete block walls and stone faced with a timber framed roof clad with pantiles. The building is partly lofted and the outer dimensions are in the region of 13 meters by 6 meters. Separate access via the rear drive exists to this building and it may offer scope for residential conversion subject to planning consent. Entrance Hall (S and N) 4.3m x 2.69m (14 5 x 8 10 ). Stone mantelpiece with stone hearth. Sash and case windows. Part plasterboard lined. Sitting Room (S and N) 4.79m x 4.1m (15 9 x 13 5 ). Currently used as bedroom. Window shutters. Solid fuel stove. Part feature stone wall. Living Room (S and N) 4.74m x 4.55m (15 7 x ). Original Carron range (not in use) with solid fuel stove (temporary plumbing). Stone floor. Door to; Kitchen (S and N) 4.93m x 3.74m (16 2 x 12 3 ). In need of renovation and modernisation. Stone tiled floor. Belfast sink. Plumbing for washing machine. WC cubicle. Wall mounted electric shower. Rear Porch 4.93 m x 1.69 m (16 2 x 5 7 ) open to outside. Adjoining Outbuilding 4.97 m x 3.49 m (16 3 x 11 5 ) and 10.46m x 4.72m (34 4 x 15 6 ). Stone walls with sheeted roof. In need of renovation. Opportunity to convert to additional residential accommodation. First Floor A stone staircase rises to first floor with flagstone floor and Ramsay ladder access to floored loft. There are windows at half landing (S) and at the full landing (N). Note: there is no handrail or balusters and care should be taken in using the stairs.

5 desi gned by paul l obb 2012 desi gned by paul l obb 2012 Outbuilding 34'4'' x 15'6'' x 4.72m Bedroom 2 14'5'' x 12'10'' 4.39 x 3.91m Landing Bedroom 1 14'3'' x 9'7'' 4.35 x 2.93m Hillend, Blackston Road, Avonbridge, Falkirk, FK1 2ND Approx. Gross Internal Area 2196 Sq Ft Sq M (Including Outbuildings) For identification only. Not to scale. Square Foot Media 2015 Awaiting Bearing Awaiting Bearing First Floor Sitting Room 15'9'' x 13'5'' 4.79 x 4.10m Hall Entance Hall 14'1'' x 8'10'' 4.30 x 2.69m Dining Room 15'7'' x 14'11'' 4.74 x 4.55m Kitchen 16'2'' x 12'3'' 4.93 x 3.74m Outbuilding 16'4'' x 11'5'' 4.97 x 3.49m Ground Floor WC Outbuilding 34'4'' x 15'6'' x 4.72m

6 General Remarks and Information Viewing Viewing is strictly by appointment with the selling agents. Local Authority Falkirk Council Municipal Buildings West Bridge Street Falkirk FK1 5RS Tel: Council Tax Band - D EPC Rating Band G01 Services Mains water. Mains electricity. Private drainage. Telephone connection subject to BT regulations. Solicitors Liddle and Anderson 2 Market Street Bo ness EH51 9AD Tel: Agricultural Holding Hillend is a registered agricultural holding with the Scottish Governement Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate (SGRPID). Internet Websites This property and other properties being marketed by Rettie & Co can be viewed on our website at as well as our affiliated websites at and Servitude Rights, Burdens & Wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes whether contained in the title deeds or informally constituted and whether or not referred to above. Particulars and Plans These particulars and plan are believed to be correct but they are in no way guaranteed. Any error, omission or misstatement shall not annul the sale or entitle any party to compensation nor in any circumstances give grounds for action at law. Home Report A Home Report incorporating a Single Survey, Energy Performance Certificate and Property Questionnaire is available for parties genuinely interested in this property. Please contact us, either by telephone or via the website entry for this property, to request a copy. No charge is made for electronic copies; a paper copy can also be made available from our offices or by post, at a charge of 20 to cover reproduction and administrative costs. Misrepresentations 1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars of the property prepared by the said agent. 2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that he has not entered into contract in reliance on the said statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and that no warranty or representation has been made by the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection with the property. 3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to give either party any cause for action. Important Notice Rettie & Co, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either in writing or by word of mouth. Any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents or the sellers. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive and it should not be assumed that the property remains as photographed. Any error, omission or mis-statement shall not annul the sale, or entitle any party to compensation or recourse to action at law. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents, including for its current use. Rettie & Co. have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise and ought to seek their own professional advice. 3. All descriptions or references to condition are given in good faith only. Whilst every endeavour is made to ensure accuracy, please check with us on any points of especial importance to you, especially if intending to travel some distance. No responsibility can be accepted for expenses incurred in inspecting properties which have been sold or withdrawn.

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