Swallows Barn

South Couston Farm, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4LG

Offers Over £850,000

4 acres

Bedroom Count icon 5

Reception Count icon 2

Bathroom Count icon 4

  • 5 bedroom detached property with large garden.
  • Paddock extending to approximately 4 acres
  • The Dairy with planning permission to convert into 5 bedroom dwelling
  • Rural yet accessible location
  • Excellent transport links

SITUATIONSwallows Barn is a desirable stone-built barn conversion, built to a high standard and tastefully decorated throughout.Set within the equestrian district of Bathgate and mid-way between Edinburgh and Glasgow the M8 and the M9 to Stirling are 6 miles away. Local train stations are minutes away. There are also excellent road links to Linlithgow and Falkirk. Edinburgh Airport is 18.6 miles.There is a wide range of shopping locally in Bathgate and Linlithgow with an excellent choice of schooling. Private schools include Clifton Hall at Newbridge together with choices for Edinburgh and Glasgow. Dollar Academy is 35 minutes away.There is a broad range of recreational facilities including equestrian and countryside parks of Beescraigs and Muiravonside providing children’s activities. Leisure centres are available in both Bathgate and Linlithgow. Superb Golfing facilities at Bathgate and in Linlithgow.ACCOMMODATIONSwallows Barn is a bright, extremely spacious, and well-maintained property with 5 bedrooms over 2 floors.Ground Floor: Large open plan hallway with wide feature staircase, spacious lounge/diner with log burner and French doors, Kitchen/breakfast room with fitted oak kitchen and tiled flooring, Bedroom with large en- suite and fitted wardrobes. Bedroom/office, downstairs toilet.First Floor: Mezzanine landing with office space, Master bedroom with tiled ensuite shower room and 2 further large bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, large tiled family bathroom with bath and shower.GARDENSwallows Barn has a wonderful, landscaped garden to the rear and a courtyard with ample parking to the front.THE DAIRYSituated to the east of Swallows Barn and with its own garden ground and paddock. The Dairy presents an excellent opportunity for development. Planning approval for the development of a further 5-bedroom property has been obtained. The S60 contribution to the Council has already been paid.LANDThe property benefits from an area of pasture ground which extend to approximately 1.63 Ha (4 acres). The land is located to the east of Swallows Barn. The land is classified as grade 3.2 by the James Hutton Institute.