5 bed detached house for sale

Balfour Street, Leven KY8

Detailed Description

Enjoying a fantastic location close to the beach, golf courses and train station, Alderside is a traditional detached home boasting attractive period features and large rooms. The accommodation includes four reception rooms, five bedrooms and two bathrooms, whilst the property also offers a mature south-west facing garden, and driveway.

Accommodation:
Ground Floor
The front door opens into a bright vestibule which retains the original mosaic tiles, and leads through to the spacious entrance hall with fitted storage.

The generously proportioned lounge sits of to the left and looks out to the front of the property through a bay window. This room also features ornate cornice and an attractive tiled fireplace.

The dining room also looks out to the front of the house and has an open fire set within a cast iron surround.

The south-west facing snug enjoys abundant afternoon sunshine, and has patio doors leading out to the rear garden, as well as a wood burning stove.

The spacious kitchen includes a breakfast bar and provides an excellent amount of storage space through shaker style units. A door leads from the kitchen to a rear hall which accesses the garden and sun room.

The sun room is a lovely reception space which sits to the rear of the house, with patio doors opening out to the decking area.

A family bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation with a bath, WC, whb and towel radiator.

First Floor
The original timber staircase leads to the upper level, where a stained glass window floods the landing with natural light.

The master bedroom is a large double room which receives lots of morning sunshine through a bay window, and offers fantastic storage through fitted wardrobes which span the length of one wall.

Bedrooms two and three are both generous double rooms which enjoy a view across the rear garden. Bedroom two also benefits from an adjoining dressing room, which could easily incorporate an en suite/extra bathroom if required.

Bedroom four is another double room, this time looking out to the front of the house and receiving the morning sunshine.

A fifth bedroom/study also sits on the upper level.

A bright shower room completes the accommodation with a large shower, WC, whb and towel radiator.

Outdoor Areas:
Alderside offers a generous south-west facing rear garden, small front garden and driveway.

The rear garden receives abundant sunshine and features a lawn with borders holding a mature variety of shrubs and perennial plants, as well as a lovely raised decking area, two timber sheds and a greenhouse. There is also a paved drying area and raised beds round to one side.

The front garden is mostly laid with stone chips, whilst the gated driveway runs along the side of the house and offers space for two vehicles.

Please find a copy of the Home Report on our website:
Home Report also available at entering postcode KY15 4JF.

Leven is a seaside town offering a wide range of amenities and leisure activities. The town recently welcomed a new train station which provides a service to Edinburgh, whilst there is an excellent range of shops on the High Street and within the Riverside Retail Park. Many leisure pursuits are on offer, including golf courses, Leven beach, a swimming pool and leisure centre, amusements arcade, and lovely walks at Letham Glen and Silverburn Forest. The town has 3 primary schools, with secondary schooling at Levenmouth Academy. Leven is well connected for commuting, with the car journey time to Edinburgh airport just 40/45 minutes. The town also has a bus station. With its close proximity to the East Neuk of Fife, Leven is well-placed for visiting the pretty fishing villages and beaches along the coast. St Andrews, home of golf is just 13 miles to the north.

Ground Floor

Lounge: 4.44m x 4.24m (14'7" x 13'11")

Dining Room: 3.75m x 3.63m (12'4" x 11'11")

Snug: 3.94m x 3.20m (12'11" x 10'6")

Kitchen: 5.14m x 3.68m (16'10" x 12'1")

Sun Room: 3.80m x 3.64m (12'6" x 11'11")

Bathroom: 2.76m x 2.71m (9'1" x 8'11")

First Floor

Master Bedroom: 4.19m x 3.81m (13'9" x 12'6")

Bedroom 2: 3.72m x 3.68m (12'2" x 12'1")

Dressing Room: 3.22m x 2.70m (10'7" x 8'10")

Bedroom 3: 3.94m x 3.24m (12'11" x 10'8")

Bedroom 4: 3.68m x 3.24m (12'1" x 10'8")

Study: 3.68m x 2.14m (12'1" x 7'0")