Summary - GLENAVON HOUSE, LINLITHGOW EH49 7PU
7 bed 6 bath Detached
Seven-bedroom historic home with separate two-bedroom annex and extensive grounds.
- Magnificent Victorian mansion built circa 1886 on circa 3 acres
- Elevated riverside position with stone boundary wall; no recorded flood risk
- Large principal rooms, high ceilings and many original period features
- Self-contained 2-bedroom annex with separate entrance and private garden
- Year-round fishing permit, greenhouse, workshop and extensive driveway parking
- EPC F25; likely requires energy upgrades and modernisation works
- Broadband speeds slow despite excellent mobile signal; council tax very expensive
- Local area classified as very deprived; commuter links to Edinburgh and Glasgow
Glenavon House is a grand Victorian residence built circa 1886, set within approximately three acres of landscaped grounds and mature trees. The elevated setting on the banks of the River Avon provides privacy, an established stone boundary wall and attractive waterside views without a recorded flood risk. Original period features, high ceilings and generously proportioned reception rooms create a striking family home with significant character.
The property includes a self-contained two-bedroom annex with separate entrance and enclosed garden — well suited for multi-generational living or rental income. Principal accommodation comprises multiple large reception rooms, a substantial kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory and seven bedrooms across the main house and annex. Year-round fishing rights, a greenhouse, workshop and extensive driveway parking add to the estate appeal.
Practical considerations are clear: the EPC rating is F25 and the house will likely benefit from energy improvements and modernisation to heating and insulation. Broadband speeds are slow despite excellent mobile signal. Council tax is noted as very expensive, and the local area is classified as having high deprivation despite being in a prosperous countryside location overall. These factors should be weighed against the property’s scale, seclusion and income potential from the annex.
This is a property for buyers seeking a historic country house with scope — families, those wanting a country base within commuting reach of Edinburgh/Glasgow, or buyers looking to refurbish and add value. The house rewards sensitive restoration and can accommodate flexible household arrangements while offering rare waterside grounds close to Linlithgow amenities.
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