Contemporary family house in stunning setting overlooking the Forth Bridges

Location

19 Carlingnose Point sits in an outstanding cliff top setting in the popular village of North Queensferry, with iconic views over the Firth of Forth encompassing all three bridges. It is very conveniently positioned for commuting to Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Perth and Glasgow. The junction to the M90 is about a mile away with the Queensferry Crossing beyond.

The North Queensferry railway station is about a 350 metre walk. The station is on the Edinburgh and Fife Circle Line, with easy commutes to Edinburgh Haymarket, Edinburgh Waverley, South Gyle and Edinburgh Gateway from which there is a tram to the airport. Main line connections are available at nearby Inverkeithing, and there are Park and Ride facilities at both Inverkeithing and Ferrytoll. Edinburgh International Airport is within about 12 miles and the Central Belt motorway network is within easy reach.

North Queensferry is a peaceful village offering a range of amenities which include a primary school, nursery, convenience store, pubs, several hotels and restaurants including The Wee Restaurant. Nearby Dunfermline and Inverkeithing provide secondary schooling and a wide range of retail, business and leisure facilities. There is a school bus service from North Queensferry for Mary Erskine and Stewart's Melville schools, which is used by several local residents.

The Fife Coastal Path nearby is ideal for walkers and runners. The North Queensferry Boat Club is a haven for the sailing set and golfers are also well catered for with a number of golf courses in the surrounding area, the nearest being at Aberdour and Pitreavie.

Description

* CLOSING DATE 29TH JUNE 2021 *

19 Carlingnose Point is a superb family home offering spacious and open plan accommodation which was recently upgraded throughout by the current owners. It was originally built by Manor Kingdom in 1998. The house sits in a stunning setting with panoramic views over the Firth of Forth with all three bridges in view. The living accommodation is all set on one level, with an internal staircase leading down to the integral double garage below.

Stone steps lead up through the front garden to the front door of the house. The entrance hall has beautiful engineered wood parquet flooring throughout. The sitting room overlooks the front of the house and has double glass doors from the hall leading into it, and a gas fire with white marble mantelpiece. The most spectacular view in the house comes from a large window in the dining room which sits off the main hall. This is currently used as a home office.

The kitchen / dining room also offers a fantastic view, overlooking the front garden with the Firth of Forth as a backdrop. The kitchen area is fitted with cabinets and counters and has an island unit with granite surfaces. Appliances include an AEG American style fridge freezer, Siemens dishwasher, Bosch microwave, Siemens oven and grill, and Bosch induction hob. The dining area has a large window to make the most of the views. The adjacent family room is accessed through glass doors giving it a bright open plan feel. A glass sliding door then opens into the garden. Off the kitchen there is also a utility room with Hotpoint washing machine, Hotpoint tumble dryer, clothes pulley and a door leading out to the side of the house where there is a patio with fitted clothes lines.

The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, and an en suite shower room. There are three further bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom has a bath and separate shower. There is also a linen cupboard which houses the boiler, and a cloak cupboard off the front entrance vestibule. Stairs from the entrance hall lead down to the integral double garage.

The enclosed clifftop gardens to the rear of the house, are beautifully presented and offer exceptional views. There is a generous paved terrace which provides a great spot for the outdoor entertaining of guests, and a large established pergola. The garden has an open lawned area leading up to the fence at the foot of the garden, as well as a wood-chipped play area for children. The gardens are surrounded and interspersed with well stocked flower beds offering a large variety of young and mature shrubs and trees. A timber decked area offers good space for barbecuing, and also has a garden shed on it. To one side of the house there is a large drying area, and the other has a path leading to a lean-to for storage. To the front of the house there are two off-street parking areas, one of which gives access to the garage. There is also extensive external LED lighting.

Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Private pipe leading to mains drainage.

Local Authority & tax band
Fife Council tax band G

Access
The access road between 19 Carlingnose Point and the public road is privately owned by the five properties that use it. Maintenance is shared according to usage.

Fixtures & Fittings
All fitted curtains, carpets, light fittings and white goods are included in the sale.

Square Footage: 2641 sq ft




Acreage: 0.3 Acres

Directions

From Edinburgh travel north on the A90 over the Forth Road Bridge. Take the first exit left, following the signs for Inverkeithing, and then continue under the M90 and past the Ferrytoll Park and Ride, before taking the first right onto Ferryhills Road. Follow the road over the hill into North Queensferry before turning left on to Carlingnose Point. Follow the drive straight onto the private section of the road, and No.19 is the second house on the left.