Balvonie, Ferry Road, Earlsferry, Leven, Fife, KY9 1AJ

The property

Balvonie is a substantial period home in the charming and exclusive seaside village of Earlsferry. This Edwardian detached house is ideal for families, with flexible accommodation including four double bedrooms and four reception rooms. The home enjoys generous, high-ceilinged rooms throughout, lit by large double glazed windows, many rooms retaining their elegant cornicing detail. With some interiors in need of updating, the property also provides exciting opportunities for the new owners to put their stamp on it, decorating to their style preferences. This desirable home is set in low maintenance gardens, southerly facing to the rear and a private driveway, and lies less than 100 yards from Elie's renowned golf course and its stunning sandy beach. The house sits behind an attractive mature garden and, on opening the front door, you step into an entrance vestibule leading into a spacious hall. The hall houses useful built-in storage and a WC cloakroom with further storage. Leading off the hall is the sitting room with its wide bay window and open fire. The sitting room opens into the dining room which is also accessible from the hall with French windows open directly from the dining room into the rear garden. Returning across the hall, you reach a further multi-purpose reception room, currently utilised as a family room/ study and then the kitchen, southerly facing with windows to two sides. This bright contemporary kitchen is arranged around a central dining table, ideal for breakfasts and casual suppers. The space is fitted with a wide selection of tasteful classically styled cabinets and plentiful workspace, integrated with an eye-level double oven, a gas hob with a feature hood, and a dishwasher. A tall freestanding fridge freezer is also included. Leading off the kitchen is a well-lit utility room, with practical garden access, which discreetly houses undercounter laundry appliances. Completing the lower level of accommodation, and accessible from the utility room is the fourth and final reception room; a sunny, dual- aspect area presently set up as a games room. On the first floor, off the light and airy landing are four well- proportioned double bedrooms, all benefiting from extensive built- in storage. The bedrooms to the front of the property, including the bay-fronted master, are further supplemented by washbasins, whilst the bedrooms to the rear are favourably southwest-facing. Finally, a bright family bathroom is well-equipped with a WC- suite, wash basin, bidet, heated towel rail and a bathtub with an overhead shower. The property benefits from efficient gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Outside, in addition to the inviting front garden, the house is complemented by fully enclosed rear and side gardens, benefiting from the afternoon sun, and paved for easy upkeep a perfect space for alfresco dining on summer evenings! Large garden sheds provide excellent additional storage, whilst a gated private driveway to the side of the property can accommodate two vehicles. Rating - D. Extras: To be included in the sale are all fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, and integrated/freestanding kitchen goods.