A beautifully presented and totally unique luxury detached villa in an exclusive address in the city with lovely views to the rear.
Leighton Avenue is one of the city’s more sought-after address and this property in particular offers flexible and spacious family living over 2 levels which extends ro 178sqm (1926sqft) approximately.
The quality of this home is evident when you step through the front door into the main reception hallway and thereafter in the main public rooms and bedrooms.
The beauty of this home is the flexibility of the layout and whether you are looking for 3 ,4 or 5 bedrooms this property offers it all.
The property has been in the current owners for a number of years and was extended in 1994.
The Ground Floor accommodation comprises - the main entrance porch into the reception hallway, the hallway has a cloaks cupboard which houses the boiler. There is a large bright lounge with a living flame gas fire being the focal point, the lounge has access to the formal dining room and thereafter to a good-sized breakfasting kitchen with white high gloss units a central island and a pantry cupboard with sliding doors. The breakfast area has concealed storage cupboards and access to a balcony perfect for al fresco dining or simply an outdoor space for a Sunday morning coffee. The kitchen window to side has views onto the Ancient Wood which is managed by Scottish Heritage
The kitchen area has access off to bedroom5/sitting room.
The ground floor hallway also provides access to Bedroom 1 and the en suite bathroom with freestanding bath.
From the main reception hallway stairs lead to the lower level where the hall has access to 3 bedrooms (2 of which have en suite shower rooms) there is a stunning main bathroom with freestanding bath and a separate utility room with gardens access.
Externally, the property has much to offer. The front and rear gardens are generous in size and thoughtfully landscaped to provide a range of attractive seating and dining areas, with decking, gravel paths, mature planting and fruit trees. There’s a neat lawn, a shed for storage, and a large summerhouse with power and lighting and measuring 5m x 2.8m– ideal as a studio, garden retreat or workshop. Facing south-west, the garden enjoys plenty of sunshine throughout the day.
There is extensive off-street parking to the front with a driveway with parking for several cars and a single garage with power and lighting and electric car charging point.
Further features include gas central heating and double glazing.
Leighton Avenue is tucked away in a quiet enclave on the northeastern edge of Dunblane. It is only a few minutes’ walk to Newton Primary schools, while close to all the village’s local services and amenities. The railway station provides excellent links to Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Dunblane boasts primary and secondary schools with first-class reputations and possesses good leisure facilities with a challenging 18-hole golf course, a private leisure club with a swimming pool, and numerous sports and social clubs, including the local tennis club and excellent Dunblane Youth and Sports Centre. The High Street is home to the award-winning Tilly Tearoom and a selection of other excellent restaurants, bars, cafes and independent retailers. There is also an extensive network of maintained paths, providing excellent variety for dog walking, exploring or cycling. With its easy access to the road and rail network covering central Scotland and beyond, Dunblane remains a very desirable area among house hunters.