121 Victoria Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1DR

The property

A prominent C-listed building in the coastal town of Kirkcaldy, Victoria House is a historic Queen Anne style villa (1897) by William Williamson, one of Fife's most notable architects of the late- nineteenth century. Originally built for the daughter of A. H. McIntosh (a renowned furniture manufacturer from Kirkcaldy), this exclusive and rarely available property is a distinguished and characterful family home. It covers over 4,691 square feet, including the possibility of multiple reception rooms and potentially up to 6 bedrooms, and is nestled within mature garden grounds, alongside extensive private parking. With its stunning architecture and red sandstone façade, Victoria House impresses from the outset. It continues to do so inside, with a traditional vestibule offering a characterful welcome before passing through a set of feature doors, framed by stained glass, into the hall, where there is storage and a WC. From here, there are two grand reception rooms: the southeast-facing living room and the formal dining room. Both feature spacious dimensions and a bay window, as well as eye- catching period details, including lavish wooden fireplaces, artistic cornicing, rich timber panelling, and ornamental plaster mouldings adorned to the lofty ceilings. Next door, is an impressive breakfasting kitchen/dining room, which is very well-appointed with cabinet storage and ample workspace, housing an undercounter dishwasher(TBC) and integrated appliances. It has a generous breakfast peninsula, as well as floorspace for a table and chairs. Furthermore, it has French doors to the garden for summer soirees, and is supplemented by a large utility room with additional built-in storage. The ground floor is completed by a versatile double bedroom/reception room with a feature fireplace. The four / five main bedrooms are on the first floor, just off a galleried landing that is illuminated by a beautiful stained-glass feature window. Each bedroom is a generously proportioned double with ample floorspace for bedside furniture. The existing games room could be utilised as a 6th bedroom. The principal bedroom, with a southeast-facing bay window, enjoys the largest footprint, incorporating three built-in wardrobes and a modern en-suite shower room. Bedroom four also has a built-in wardrobe as well. In addition, this floor features a box room for creative use and a four-piece family bathroom, fitted with a freestanding double-ended bathtub and a quadrant shower. From the box room, a staircase leads up to the second floor, which is occupied by generous eaves storage and an expansive games room. The games room further benefits from a southeast-facing aspect and far-reaching views over Kirkcaldy Bay. Gas central heating ensures year-round comfort. Externally, Victoria House sits within substantial garden grounds that wraparound the property. Beautifully landscaped with mature planting, the gardens are perfect for every occasion, especially the southeast-facing rear garden with its sweeping lawn, dining patio, and summer house. Secure parking for multiple vehicles is also provided via a gated driveway and an integral triple garage that has a store and convenient access to the utility room. Extras: all fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances (ceramic hob, extractor hood, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher), a full-size snooker table, and a garden shed to be included in the sale. Rating - E. Kirkcaldy, Fife Positioned on the rugged east coast of Fife and looking out over the Firth of Forth, the popular town of Kirkcaldy is affectionately known as the 'Lang Toun' owing to its early origins as just one long street. Further development of the town was driven by its rich manufacturing industry, the most successful of which was the production of linoleum. Today Kirkcaldy is one of the largest towns in Fife, with excellent services and amenities, cultural attractions, outdoor pursuits and transport links. The thriving town centre, which runs parallel to the picturesque esplanade, boasts an array of local shops and high-street stores, plus a selection of supermarkets, an indoor market and two shopping centres. For sport and leisure, there are several gyms and sports centres, not to mention the plethora of outdoor activities right on its doorstep: from relaxed rounds of golf at Kirkcaldy Golf Club, to exploring the nearby Lomond Hills Regional Park and Loch Leven Nature Reserve. For cultural attractions, Kirkcaldy Galleries houses the town library, museum and art gallery, while the Adam Smith Theatre hosts a full programme of theatre, live music and cinema all year round. Popular with families, Kirkcaldy is served by several primary and secondary schools, and is also well placed for a range of independent schooling options from nursery to senior level. The town is also ideal for commuters, owing to its convenient road and rail links througho