Home Cottage, Wester Balgedie, Kinross, KY13

A charming detached cottage enjoying an enviable position in the picturesque village of Wester Balgedie, with truly spectacular open views across Loch Leven towards Bishop Hill and the Lomond Hills. Combining traditional character with a programme of thoughtful renovation and modern energy-efficient improvements, the property offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy country living within one of Kinross-shire’s most scenic settings.

The cottage has undergone considerable renovation and upgrading, while retaining the warmth and character that make properties of this style so appealing. Improvements include stylish new flooring and decoration throughout much of the accommodation, a beautifully finished contemporary shower room, upgraded insulation and quality fixtures and finishes, with particularly attractive herringbone flooring to the upper level. While the kitchen and garden room provide an opportunity for the new owners to complete the remaining areas to their own taste and specification, much of the hard work has already been undertaken, creating a comfortable and characterful home with enormous further potential.

The accommodation is arranged over two levels and comprises; Entrance Hallway, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Garden Room, W.C. Room, Two Double Bedrooms and Shower Room. One of the outstanding features of the property is undoubtedly its setting. The cottage enjoys wonderful views towards Loch Leven, Bishop Hill and the Lomond Hills, providing an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons and adding enormously to the character and appeal of the home. Externally, the property is complemented by a large private garden, offering plenty of space for outdoor seating, entertaining and further landscaping. There is also a private parking space to the side of the cottage with an electric vehicle charging point.

Despite its traditional cottage character, the property incorporates a number of modern energy-efficient features, including an air source heat pump and 12 solar panels. The entrance hallway, sitting room and W.C. room benefit from underfloor heating, with radiators throughout the kitchen, garden room and upper accommodation.

Accommodation

Entrance Hallway

Entry is from the front into a welcoming entrance hallway with tiled flooring. Doors provide access to the sitting room, kitchen and W.C. room, with a staircase leading to the upper level.

Sitting Room

A charming and cosy reception room with windows to the front and side, enjoying lovely views towards Loch Leven and the surrounding countryside. A feature fireplace houses a solid-fuel-burning stove, while open access leads to useful under-stair storage. Wood flooring completes the room.

W.C. Room

Comprising W.C. and contemporary wall-hung wash hand basin. Tiled flooring.

Kitchen

A good-sized kitchen fitted with a range of storage units at base and wall levels, worktops, tiled splashbacks and stainless-steel sink and drainer. There is space for a range-style cooker with extractor above, together with space for additional freestanding appliances. Windows to the front and side provide plenty of natural light, while a door leads directly into the garden room. Wood flooring.

Garden Room

A particularly spacious and bright garden room providing excellent additional living space and a lovely connection between the cottage and gardens. Two sets of sliding patio doors to the front and side provide direct garden access, while a Velux window allows additional natural light.

Upper Level

The attractive timber staircase with carpet runner rises to a mid-level landing with frosted window to the rear. The upper landing provides access to two double bedrooms, the bathroom and a useful storage cupboard. Stylish herringbone flooring continues throughout much of the upper level.

Principal Bedroom

A lovely double bedroom with a window to the front framing stunning views across Loch Leven and the surrounding landscape. A generous open wardrobe area extends into the eaves, providing excellent storage. Herringbone flooring.

Bedroom 2

A further double bedroom, again enjoying spectacular views towards Loch Leven from the front-facing window. A small door to the rear provides access to additional eaves storage. Herringbone flooring.

Bathroom

A beautifully finished bathroom comprising bath with shower over, W.C. and a striking limestone wash hand basin set upon a timber vanity unit with storage. Tiled finishes and a window to the front complete the room.

Heating & Energy Efficiency

The property benefits from an air source heat pump, with underfloor heating serving the sitting room, hallway and bathroom, together with radiators throughout the remaining accommodation. The sitting room also features a solid-fuel-burning stove, providing an additional heat source and adding to the cottage's character. The property further benefits from 12 solar panels, enhancing its energy efficiency.

Gardens

The cottage is set within generous private gardens which take full advantage of its exceptional setting and outlook. A patio area immediately outside the garden room provides an ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining, with steps leading up to the main lawn. From the upper garden, the outlook is particularly impressive, with breathtaking views across Loch Leven towards Bishop Hill and the surrounding countryside. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and complemented by a variety of mature trees, plants and flowering shrubs. To the rear is a separate gated area with raised vegetable beds and a polytunnel, currently used for keeping chickens, creating a lovely productive garden space. Further features include a greenhouse, summer house and two timber sheds with power.

Parking

A small private driveway to the side of the property provides off-street parking and benefits from an electric vehicle charging point.