This distinctive detached villa, positioned in a prominent elevated location in Bo'ness, offers a rare opportunity for renovation and investment. Dating back to the early 1900s, this stone-built property retains significant character with period features, including beautiful bay windows, intricate cornicing, sash and case windows, and original floor tiles. The layout spans two main levels plus a spacious attic that hosts a bedroom and adjacent store room, providing potential for further development.
The ground floor comprises an impressive entrance hallway leading into various reception rooms. The drawing room boasts magnificent views of the Firth of Forth through its bay window and is highlighted by an open fireplace. A dining room with a wood-burning stove opens to an orangery and connects back to a generous kitchen featuring a traditional Rayburn stove that extends into the garden through French doors. This level also includes flexible spaces such as a breakfast room that could easily serve as an office or additional dining area.
The upper floor features five well-sized bedrooms – four doubles and one single – along with a family bathroom. The principal bedroom provides stunning vistas of surrounding landmarks like Stirling Castle and Ben Lomond. An additional staircase leads to a usable attic space where future en suite conversion might be possible, subject to consent.
Set within approximately half an acre of mature grounds, the gardens are predominantly lawned with established fruit trees and flower beds. There is ample scope for expanding living space with the sizeable side plot conducive to self-build opportunities or other developments pending planning approvals. Parking is abundant thanks to a gravel driveway leading to a large garage that could serve as workshop space.
Ideally located near commuting routes to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Stirling, Craig Darroch sits close to historical attractions and amenities of Bo’ness. This property represents an exciting prospect for those looking to invest in renovation while preserving historical charm.
