The Old Schoolhouse, Carriden Brae, Bo'ness, West Lothian, EH51 9SL

The property

The Old School House was originally a girls school and an important part of Admiral Sir James Hopes` (1808-81) model village, Muirhouses. Constructed in the cottage orne style this property forms part of a group of cottages which housed the workers on Carriden Estate. Built as a girls school and an important part of Admiral Sir James Hopes (1808-81) model village, Muirhouses. Constructed in the cottage orne style this group of cottages, school and library housed the workers on Carriden Estate. The cottage is extremely well designed and particularly picturesque. The property is listed B. The Old School House interior is in particularly good order. The old schoolrooms were originally open to timber roof, and many years later was floored to form attic rooms. The property retains many of its original period features, adding to its charm. Entry is through white-washed timber double doors into the small vestibule, which leads left into the Lounge and further into 2 bedrooms. 17`2 x 10`3" This beautifully appointed room has a front aspect, with the large leaded lattice effect windows allowing light to flood in. 9`6" x 9`1" With a large front aspect, this room benefits built in storage cupboard. The large front aspect window is lead lattice effect. 10`4" x 7`1" This bedroom is to the rear of the house with smaller window, and a lovely cast iron tiled chimneypiece. Through the right hand door from the vestibule, we enter a further reception room, which is currently used as a lounge and dining room. From this room is entry to the kitchen and bathroom, and stairway to the attic. Reception & dining room - 17`2" x 14`1" This spacious living and dining room benefits a huge amount of natural light through the beautiful large windows. With stone fireplace and inset solid fuel burner. Large side aspect with the leaded lattice effect windows matching the front of the property. 9`6" x 8`0" With wooden base and wall units, black gloss worktops and stainless steel sink. The splashback areas are tiled in white. The back door is located here, and leads out into the beautifully landscaped gardens and outhouse. 8`5" x 6`0" Fitted with white matching 3 piece suite. The boiler is located here. The carpeted stairway with wooden handrail and ballistrade, leads to the upper accommodation. Here one can see the amazing quality and detail of the timber ceilings.. With inset skylights providing ample daylight. The upper accommodation is cofferred, and currently laid out as study, a guest accommodation & dressing area. 15`6" x 12`7" The stairs lead into the room currently used as a study. There is ample space for office furniture here, and natural light enters through a small skylight and side window. 15`6" x 11`10" This room is currently used as a guest accommodation, with space for bedroom furniture. Two skylights brighten this lovely room. 15`6" x 8`10" & OUTHOUSE The property has a private driveway and neat presentable front garden. The generous landscaped gardens begin at the boundary wall and wrap around to the rear of the property. The garden is mostly laid to grass with mature trees providing substantial coverage, and the flowering plants and shrubs are well established. To the rear of the house there is a paved patio area for garden furniture. The stone built outhouse provides storage, and the private driveway gates open to provide parking for 2 vehicles. Muirhouses is a small village which lies in the Falkirk council area of Scotland. The village is located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) south-east of Bo'ness, 2.1 miles (3.4 km) north-northeast of Linlithgow and 8.0 miles (12.9 km) east of Falkirk. Muirhouses sits near to the south bank of the Firth of Forth close to the council boundary line between Falkirk and West Lothian councils. Access to the village can be gained from the south by the A993 road and from the north by the A904 road. At the time of the 2001 census the village had a population of 235 residents. There is east access to Edinburgh and Glasgow by the M9 and M90. The airport is 20 minutes down the M90, and the closestrailway station is in Linlithgow. to:- LIDDLE & ANDERSON BO'NESS EH51 9AD By appointment with Selling Agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to have their interest noted through their Solicitor as soon as possible in the event of an early closing date being set for the receipt of Offers. These presents are believed to be correct but no representations are made and they do not form part of any contract. Offerers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.