Presented to the market is Bellmoir; an elegant two-bedroom Victorian apartment rich in period charm and showcasing a host of beautifully preserved period features throughout. Set within a handsome building, the apartment effortlessly reflects the refined character of the era while offering a warm and inviting atmosphere.

The features include original fireplaces, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, high ceilings, working shutters, deep skirtings and a truly unique and fascinating history, having once served as a secret headquarters for the American Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Overall, this is a charming and characterful Victorian apartment, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy historic detail within a beautifully maintained home.

The property has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished, making it comfortable, warm and functional.

The internal accommodation comprises; welcoming entrance hall providing access to a spacious lounge, a well-appointed kitchen, two generously sized bedrooms and a large family bathroom. There is also a very large cellar which is perfect for storage purposes.

Heating is provided from gas central heating and/or the stoves and fires in each of the rooms. The property further benefits from double-glazed sash windows and premium quality vinyl flooring throughout.

Externally the property has well maintained garden grounds, which are bound in by hedging. At the front, there is a gated block-paved entrance driveway plus lawns, and at the rear there is a good sized area of lawn

The Location

Henderson Street is within walking distance of the heart of Bridge of Allan. The thriving former spa resort has a fine range of shops, cafes and restaurants, with more extensive shopping facilities being available in nearby Stirling. There is local schooling at nursery and primary level, with secondary schooling at Wallace High in neighbouring Causewayhead. The independent sector is well provided for, with Fairview International School in the town itself and other independent schools in the area including Dollar and Morrison's Academy. The town also benefits from its proximity to Stirling University, many of whose sporting facilities are available to the public, as well as a local golf course and sports club. In addition, there are plentiful open spaces and woodland walks.

EPC Rating C73
Council Tax Band F
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Entrance Hall

Grand welcoming hall entered via vestibule with tall solid wood storm doors and part (double) glazed entrance door with openable light over. Provides access to all rooms, with good space for freestanding cabinets and even a dining table. With two radiators. Cupboard containing electric meter, consumer unit and amplifier for TV and radio signals.

Lounge

6.1m x 4.8m

Beautiful, well-proportioned front facing room with a large bay window overlooking the front garden and a further side facing window. Carrara marble fireplace with 5kW integral multi-fuel stove on a black marble hearth and a shallow press.

Breakfasting Kitchen

4.1m x 4m

Contemporary, fully fitted kitchen exhibiting a fine range of cabinetry with under-cupboard lighting, complimentary quartz worktop with upstand, tiled splashback and under-mounted sink. Integrated appliances including: four burner gas hob, multi-function electric oven, cooker hood, washing machine and dishwasher, with space for a large fridge-freezer. Two radiators, window and 4.7kW multi fuel stove on a Caithness stone hearth.

Bedroom 1

6.1m x 4.7m

Elegant bedroom with large front facing bay window, two tall radiators, original black marble fireplace with 9kW wood burning stove on slate hearth. TV and radio points. Shallow press with a gas meter.

Bedroom 2

4.4m x 4m

Good sized rear facing double bedroom with, radiator, window, original Scottish slate fireplace with working cast iron insert on slate hearth and a shallow press.

Bathroom

4.8m x 3.2m

The bathroom is appointed with a traditional four-piece suite of toilet with high level cistern, wide wash hand basin and a striking cast iron, roll top bath with handheld attachment. Separate walk-in, fully tiled shower enclosure with mains rain shower and a handheld attachment. Fully recessed mirrored and illuminated cabinet. Radiator and separate heated towel rail, window, reproduction cast iron fireplace on Caithness stone hearth and a storage cupboard.

Cellar (approx 100m2)

Accessed via stone steps adjacent to the main entrance. Having brick, concrete, earth floors and lime washed stone walls. Electric lighting, cold water tap and (rain water) drainage sump with automatic pump. The original (non-working) Victorian “washing machine” is also in the cellar.

Gardens

Two areas of lawn to the front and at the rear a lawn extending to approx 25 metres (including private drying green) plus a flower/vegetable bed.

Garage

5.5m x 3m

The lock up is located nearby in a block of garages behind Prospect House.

Fixtures and Fittings

The following fixtures and fittings and furnishings are to be included in the sale: Wall and ceiling lights, curtains and curtain tracks/poles, wall mirrors, fridge-freezer, fireplace paraphernalia, bathroom accessories, fuel and garden planters. All of the remaining furniture will be available too.

Agents Note

We believe these details to be accurate; however, it is not guaranteed, and they do not form any part of a contract. Fixtures and fittings are not included unless specified otherwise. Photographs are for general information, and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. Areas, distances, and room measurements are approximate only and the floor plans, which are for illustrative purposes only, may not be to scale.

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