Craig Daroch, 9 Linlithgow Road, Bo'ness, EH51

Impressive detached villa with far reaching views to the River Forth and the Ochil Hills

Description

Craig Darroch enjoys an exceptional elevated setting within Bo’ness. The house dates from the early 1900s and offers accommodation over two principal floors, in addition to a large and usable attic bedroom with adjacent store. This stone-built property is rich in character and period features, including bay windows, detailed cornicing, traditional sash and case windows and original floor tiles.

On the ground floor, an impressive entrance hallway lies beyond the vestibule, which is set behind double storm doors. The drawing room is a particularly fine space, featuring a beautiful bay window that frames uninterrupted views across the Firth of Forth, along with an open fireplace. The dining room, which overlooks the garden, benefits from a wood-burning stove and connects seamlessly to the orangery.

A further reception room also enjoys the elevated outlook, while the expansive kitchen is centred around a traditional Rayburn stove and opens directly onto the garden via French doors. An adjacent breakfast room provides additional dining space or has scope to be used as a home office with separate entrance. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a shower room and a separate WC.

The first floor is accessed via a grand staircase rising from the main hallway. There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, including four doubles and a single bedroom, which could also serve as a home office. The principal bedroom is an outstanding room with a bay window offering spectacular views across the Firth of Forth towards the Ochil Hills, Stirling Castle, the Wallace Monument, Schiehallion, and Ben Lomond. A family bathroom is also located off the landing.

A further staircase rises to the second floor, where there is an additional bedroom and an adjoining store room. Subject to obtaining the necessary consents, this space could be converted into an en suite.

Externally, the property is set within substantial and mature grounds extending to just under half an acre. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and feature a variety of fruit trees and colourful flower beds. In addition to the main garden, there is a generously sized side plot, offering exciting potential for self-build or further development, subject to the appropriate planning permissions. To the front, a generous gravel driveway provides ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles, while a separate driveway leads to a large garage with excellent potential for workshop or storage use.

Location

Craig Daroch is located in the heart of the delightful coastal town of Bo'ness and is situated in an elevated position offering stunning views across the Forth to Fife. The town is very popular, especially with commuters, and is ideally positioned for easy access to the Central Belt, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling. The motorway links for the M9 and the Edinburgh City Bypass are close by as is Edinburgh Airport. An excellent commuter train service operates from Linlithgow approximately 4 miles away.

The surrounding area is rich in culture and history. Hopetoun House, the House of the Binns, Linlithgow Palace and Blackness Castle are all nearby. There are excellent schools, health centres, shopping facilities, swimming pools, golf courses, woodlands and recreational opportunities, including sailing from Port Edgar and rail excursions on the Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway.

Square Footage: 3,914 sq ft


Acreage: 0.45 Acres

Additional Info

Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.

Local Authority & tax band: Falkirk Council Tax Bang G.

Fixtures & Fittings: Fitted floor coverings and light fittings are included within the sale.

Solicitors: Liddle and Anderson. 2 Market Street, Bo’ness, EH51 9AD.

Photos Taken: June 2026.

Date produced: June 2026.