On the market for only the third time in its 120 year history, Dochroyle is a truly special home with an abundance of characterful period features, kerb appeal and practical amenity for a modern family lifestyle, both indoors and out. Located on one of Bathgates most sought-after streets it offers generous accommodation, a wonderful outdoor space and access to all the opportunities of this popular central Scotland location. Combining many period features with some stunning modern improvements, it is impeccably presented throughout and enjoys views over Bathgate from its enviable location.

Bathgate is a thriving community, which sits between Edinburgh and Glasgow, with a railway station and a motorway junction offering easy access to the cities. The town itself offers plenty of social, leisure and retail opportunities with independent shops, sports clubs and eateries.

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A veranda shelters the front door, which features an original stained glass window panel. Stepping through the porch, youre welcomed in the relaxed and spacious entrance lobby - a unique space that sets the tone for the home, with a feature fireplace (with coal-effect gas fire) and a stained glass window above the mantle piece. Marquetry design in the wooden flooring here too is just one of the many beautiful design details lavished on this home. There is a pew-style seat at the foot of the stairs, and even the walk-in cloakroom here - a very practical space for the family to put coats and shoes - has a stained glass window and decorative tiled flooring.

The formal lounge room is a very generous-sized room, its bay window dressed with beautiful drapes overlooking the front of the property to the green space opposite. A large alcove fireplace is fitted with a natural flame gas fire for extra cosiness. There is a separate dining/family room adjacent to the kitchen, overlooking the back garden and also retaining its original fireplace, Edinburgh press cupboard and decorative plasterwork.

The kitchen itself is fitted with contemporary gloss white units offering plenty of worktop and storage space, as well as a delightfully quirky understairs cupboard for even more storage. The focal point of the kitchen is the original fire alcove, strikingly finished with mosaic tiling and now housing the five burner gas stove and double oven. An integrated microwave, feature lighting at kickboard level, task lighting above the units, and a double sink under the window all make it a thoroughly modern and practical room in the characterful setting of this historic home. There is a separate laundry next to the kitchen to keep the washing appliances neatly out of sight, and a handy downstairs WC and shower room which, with a wonderful sense of fun, is accessed via a door matching the kitchen unit doors.


The modern sun room extension at the rear of Dochroyle is a favourite spot. A bespoke design, it was added to ingeniously join the separate garage to the house, as well as to provide a fantastic extra indoors space surrounded by the garden views on all sides. With stunning wooden flooring, a natural finish that blends sympathetically with the outdoors all around, its a suntrap in the summer and a bright yet cosy place to spend time in the winter. It gives access to the kitchen, the garage, and the back garden.

The return staircase features a painted glass window and leads to a large top landing. This is a wonderful and bright space which is large enough for a desk for a work-from-home station, or perhaps an easy chair for a relaxing reading nook. The king-sized master bedroom has a unique curved ceiling and a large arched alcove which was originally a fireplace and now adds a touch of luxury to the bed head area; the arch is echoed in the shape of the window. There is an Edinburgh press cupboard, and also wall to wall full height built-in wardrobes for plenty of storage space.


Two further bedrooms enjoy the views over the back garden and Bathgate beyond, giving a refreshing feel of openness and space. The double bedroom features a traditional pedestal basin, and the wardrobe and chest of drawers in this room are included in the sale. The single bedroom includes built-in storage with mirrored sliding doors. A practical storage cupboard and a large four-piece family bathroom with marble-effect tiled flooring complete the upstairs accommodation.


Whether youre a keen gardener or a family who likes to spend time outdoors dining and entertaining, the walled garden at Dochroyle has everything. Two unique garden buildings are built around trees - a BBQ hut and a circular sun room, with a fireplace and electricity making it a wonderful place from which to enjoy the garden. With lawn, paved areas, mature plantings and a pond with waterfall feature. its a space youll want to spend time in and share with family and friends all year round. In addition, there is a handy storage shed and greenhouse. A cellar extends the size of the full footprint of the house. Currently used as storage, there are plenty of exciting potential uses for this sheltered space. This truly unique property is a once-in-a-generation chance to own Dochroyle and make a beautiful family home and memories for many years to come.