Property description
Moveo Estate Agents are delighted to present to the market arguably one of the most sought after residences in the south side of Glasgow. With 4 bedrooms on the first floor and the potential for a further 2 on the second, this blonde sandstone detached villa, in the beautiful Victorian Conservation area of Newlands, exudes effortless quality and taste throughout.On entering the property you are struck immediately by the great sense of space in this sympathetically restored family home. With its extensive original parquet wooden floors and clean and fresh décor, the grand hallway sets the tone for the rest of the home.Found directly from the hallway, the property boasts three large reception rooms offering the potential for 2 lounges and a dining room or 3 lounges. Flooded with light from their beautiful bay windows, the rooms display all the features sought after in properties of this quality: the original fireplaces, coving and extensive original wooden floors would make any person proud of such rooms.Also found from the hallway lies the truly impressive kitchen carrying on the tasteful décor found throughout the property. With its ample oak wall and floor units alongside a hugely useful, walk-in pantry, there is both storage and work space in abundance. The utility room to the rear of the kitchen is both useful and a talking point with its feature Victorian sink and butler's bells. The second staircase leads to what originally would have been the maid's quarters but is now a lovely, large, pale grey marble bathroom with views over Newlands Bowling and Tennis Club.The third, spacious reception room offers the owners a myriad options, whether that be as a further sitting room/family room or dining room. In Victorian days, this room was used as a third lounge, particularly in the winter months. The fourth large ground floor reception room, formerly used as a gym, is used as a library and offices with French doors leading onto the gardens at the rear.At the end of the hall lies a third bathroom/shower room with porcelain walls and flooring.The main staircase, half landing and full landing truly stand out with noble red Royal Stewart tartan carpeting. Overlooking the half landing, the property has a beautiful stained glass window, providing the area with excellent coloured light and yet another enviable, atmospheric feature. Storage on this floor is also in abundance with a vast, solid wood, floor to ceiling linen closet for all your requirements. The four spacious double bedrooms provide plenty of space for any family or guests. The family bathroom features modern fixtures and fittings and pale grey, marble tiled floor and walls throughout. With a further staircase leading to the large, converted loft room, the property offers the potential for a further 2 bedrooms, a small apartment or a large office /cinema room. The area is afforded a good deal of light both from the windows and the well-lit eaves. The area also has an extensive fitted dressing room area and a great deal of storage.The low maintenance, large, private, walled, predominantly evergreen gardens to the front and rear of the property offer a wealth of space and have been described as perhaps the most extensive in Newlands. There is a handy garage and also off-street parking for at least four cars.The property is within walking distance of three local schools: Dairsie House School, the preparatory school for the prestigious Glasgow Academy; Our Lady Of The Annunciation Primary School and Merrylee Primary School. The property is also within easily travelling distance of Hutcheson's Grammar School.With Langside Station within walking distance and easy access to the M77, Newlands provides excellent transport links for those wishing to commute to Glasgow or further afield. The property also offers excellent access to a multitude of leisure opportunities with its local tennis club, bowling club or nearby golf clubs. Newlands Park, Queens and Kings Parks are close at hand and the property is only a short drive from the world famous Burrell Collection and Pollok House, found in the beautiful Pollok Park.Properties of this quality and style are rare to grace the market and we would urge early viewing to avoid any disappointment. For Council Tax purposes, this property falls into Band H.
Property Features :
- 4/5 Bedrooms
- Magnificent Plot
- 4 Reception Rooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Grade C listed