2 bed first floor flat for sale in Kirkcaldy

Creatively renovated first floor 2 bed apartment with parking, set in a magnificent and substantial Grade 'B' Listed Building which lies 3/4 of a mile to NE of Kirkcaldy town centre. Braehead House overlooks the Firth of Forth from its terraced garden elevation and was originally built as the headquarters of Nairn's Linoleum Ltd in 1939 and was thereafter professionally converted to form luxury executive apartments in 1994. Excellent town centre facilities and amenities are available within a few minutes walk, including the train station. Entrance is via the main security door at the front, which you will arrive at after entering the walled and gated private gardens and parked in the common parking area at the front of the house. Entering into the spectacular main grand hall you will find a lift and a staircase leading to the upper levels of the spectacular apartment building. This peaceful apartment marries pared-back period features with a contemporary aesthetic to create generous rooms bathed with natural light and has been the subject of considerable, quality renovation by the current owner, sensitively retaining period features, with the result being a wonderful marriage between voluminous proportions and a fine, soft palette, culminating in interior spaces that are at once sophisticated and serene. Unique features include high ceilings and large feature windows in the spacious open plan lounge / dining kitchen area, 2 double bedrooms and luxury shower-room with large cubicle and bidet attachment. The high-quality kitchen has recently been installed and with integral appliances including induction hob, dishwasher, boiling hot water tap, full length fridge-freezer. The shower-room is also new and high quality. Both bedrooms are double and offer plenty of floor-space and bedroom 1 enjoys a fitted wardrobe space. There is a large walk-in utility area in the hallway and the washing machine will remain. There is a generous sized store-room on the first floor of the building and a communal bike-shed. UPGRADES: New Gas Central Heating Combi-Boiler New Gas Central Heating and Radiators New Luxury Kitchen And Appliances New Luxury Shower-Room Newly Fitted Laundry Area Fully Re-Decorated And Floored This exclusive property boasts a well maintained Leisure Suite for residents and guests and comprises a Steam Room, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium and Snooker Room. There is also a Library as well as a communal refuse chute and designated store rooms. There is a designated owner's car parking space outside of the building and there is also communal parking for guests available within the grounds. Pristine and spacious communal landscaped gardens surround the building and include a private patio area with seating. This property is well-located, just a short distance from the town centre and main-line train station, schools and High Street amenities. The town centre benefits from an array of retail outlets, cafes, bars and restaurants, plus the famous foreshore and esplanade overlooking the Firth of Forth, a modern leisure centre, library and the Adam Smith theatre. There are wonderful beaches and parks to be found in the area. Kirkcaldy is an excellent location for commuting. To the northwest of the town you will find excellent facilities at the Fife Central Retail Park and the A92 link road providing commuter access to Scotland's major cities. Edinburgh Airport is also a mere forty-five minutes away. FACILITIES: Walled and Landscaped Communal Gardens Designated Car Parking Space and Visitors Parking Communal Facilities including Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Steam Room and Snooker Room Lift (Recently Installed) Home Report Value: £145,000 Council Tax: Band D Energy Performance Certificate: C Braehead House Factors: Approx £138 pcm - includes maintenance and communal facilities, common block building insurance, building maintenance, caretaker, cleaning, full leisure suite access and services, secure entry system, lift maintenance and gardening services for communal areas.