Torphichen Street, Bathgate

Top to bottom renovated with love by the current owners who had intended to stay here long term, 19 Torphichen Street is a stunning 3 bedroom period home which has been thoughtfully brought up to date in every way. With a focus on family life, it is equally a stylish home with flexibility to accommodate any stage of life.

EPC Rating - Band D

The property takes its place within a neighbourhood of period architecture on one of Bathgate's historic streets, at the heart of the community - the iconic tower of Bathgate's High Church is visible from one of the upstairs windows. Ever-desirable features, such as high ceilings, characterise its generous social areas as well as the cosy spaces to spend quality time in. If a home could offer a warm embrace, this home does it. Bathgate Railway Station, shops, restaurants, a nursery, primary school and secondary school, are all within walking distance. The beautiful Bathgate Hills are close by for pursuits such as walking and cycling, and excellent commuter links via both motorway and rail offer easy access to the rest of the opportunity-rich central belt and beyond.

A Victorian-style tiled path entices you along to the brightly coloured front door. The colours and patterns immediately set the scene for a home that has been lavished with attention. Inside, high ceilings and some thoughtful modifications to the original floor plan bring a sense of spaciousness. The stunning lounge room features a bay window to the front which has been dressed with white wooden shutters over the lower panes, leaving the origianl stained glass top panes to shine. The fireplace is fitted with a wood burning stove for cosy evenings deep in the sofa here.

Glass double doors link the lounge and the dining room, enhancing the sense of space and light. This large room is at the heart of the home, sitting between the kitchen and the lounge and giving access in turn to the external courtyard. Herringbone laminate flooring seamlessly connects all these social areas with an attractive natural-toned and practical surface. In the kitchen itself, bespoke cabinets are fitted all the way up the ceiling, offering ample storage essential for keeping everything handy in this busy part of the home - whilst maintaining the look of calm organisation. An island bench, a suite of integrated appliances (dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer), and a 5- burner gas Kenwood stove make this a fully supportive kitchen for a busy family. Twin windows to the courtyard bring the outdoors in to this lovely space.

Three bedrooms nestle under the eaves upstairs, making for characterful and surprisingly spacious rooms. There is no shortage of storage here either as every shape and space has been fully utilised. The master bedroom enjoys a front aspect from where you can observe the world go by from the comfort of your private sanctuary. A full height cupboard on the landing here could be used as an extra wardrobe, and there is also a large wardrobe ingeniously built into the eaves at the top of the stairs. Two further bedrooms are currently gorgeously decorated as children's rooms and would equally be ideal as studies or teenager dens. The stunning family bathroom is fully tiled (children's bath time splash-proof!) and features a slipper bath as another elegant nod to the period of the home. A large walk-in shower with rain shower head and heated towel radiator complete this luxury room where you will not want to rush your morning routine.

With the same flair as the interior design, the generous plot outdoors has been divided into distinct spaces creating structure, interest and privacy. Step out of the back door into a beautiful enclosed courtyard with patterned tiled surface underfoot and string lighting overhead. In the evening, this is a truly magical space to relax in the hot tub here, which is included in the sale. During the day it's a safe area for children where you can keep an eye on them from the house. The tiled surface extends to the original outbuildings of the home, one of the which houses an outside toilet. This could have been designed in as a convenient feature for the hot tub area, but in fact it's even better than that - this outbuilding originally housed the outdoors (and only) toilet for the home! Replaced in a style beautifully sympathetic to the era of the home, it features a traditional high level cistern with exposed pipe and subway tiling (and the modern addition of a locking door!) A handy outdoors storage cupboard here too is also housed in the outbuildings.

Beyond this, the West-facing landscaped garden, consists of lawn and a paved patio, catches the afternoon sun and is a perfect spot to enjoy al fresco dining on summer evenings. There is a space for everyone and it is a lovely safe area for children or pets as it is fully enclosed by a fence. The luxury playhouse is included in the sale. There is an electric car charging port at the rear.