Property description

Enjoying a prime Jordanhill location and situated within the always desirable address of Southbrae Drive, this is an extensive, four/five bedroom, semi-detached villa, originally dating from around 1900. It has a red-sandstone facade with white rendered upper stories and a roof of natural grey slate. Internally, the property has been comprehensively redesigned and reworked in recent years, but retaining many original features. It now offers versatile family accommodation, formed over four substantial levels. The house also has the advantage of being within the Jordanhill School catchment area.

This property is as unique as it is beautiful. The traditional building has been carefully maintained both internally and externally, to create fantastic and flexible accommodation. Only a viewing will convey its true quality. The bespoke interior offers sophisticated living space, with exquisite, restored period detailing including ornate cornicing and rose work, hardwood architraves, carved panels, leaded and stained-glass inserts, tiled fireplaces and deep skirtings, which is inherent in a home of this age and character. It further benefits from being re-roofed (2004) and an upgraded gas central heating system.

The property is surrounded by carefully tended and easily maintained gardens. The front garden is mainly covered in red gravel for ease of maintenance and provides additional off-street parking for at least three cars. There are two compact ornamental mature shrub beds to the front. The original sandstone walls have been surmounted with wrought iron railings. A lockable double gate and mature privet hedging delineate the boundary. A red gravelled driveway leads past the house and gives access to the garage style car-port (with pitch slated roof to match the main house). A further lockable gate secures the rear of the property. The good sized rear garden is level and faces South. This area is laid out mainly in lawn with attractive beds displaying a variety of shrubs and plants. There is a sun patio lying adjacent to the rear of the house and a useful walk-in store room located beneath the laundry room, which provides space for garden equipment and bicycles. The original brick wall and fencing define the boundary and offer privacy from surrounding properties.

The subjects are entered via a substantial door with stained glass panel into an open and bright lead-glazed private entrance vestibule (completely refurbished and re-roofed summer 2014). A further glazed timber door leads through to a large welcoming reception hallway, with staircase off to the upper landing and access to all ground floor apartments. Immediately impressive is the bay windowed lounge, which is of palatial proportions with both high ceilings and intricate ceiling cornicing. It retains its original wood panelling at the windows and above the fireplace, which is a key feature of this room. A separate dining room is also located on this floor and also benefits from an original feature fireplace. The kitchen/diner has been fitted to include a good range of floor and wall mounted units, with striking granite work surfaces, which provides a fashionable and efficient workspace. It further benefits from an integrated double oven and gas hob. There is space for a dishwasher and an upright fridge/freezer. It also offers very pleasant views over the rear south-facing garden. There is room for a table and chairs for more informal dining with friends and family. Without doubt this area is certain to become the very ‘heart’ of the home. Access can be gained from here into the refurbished Laundry Room, which has both floor and wall mounted units and a stainless steel sink. It is also plumbed for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Located off the inner hallway/cloakroom area is a practical gardeners WC (with under-stair storage). A private door opens onto the rear garden.

The original carved staircase leads to first floor level revealing a bright and airy landing with a full height arched window, drawing room, two substantial bedrooms and a fantastic family bathroom. The upper drawing room has a serene atmosphere and benefits from plenty of natural light. It also enjoys a feature fireplace and bespoke shelving to showcase an extensive book collection. This room has been and could easily be used again as a bedroom if desired. The master bedroom is the last word in luxury with a range of specifically-designed wardrobes and offers tremendous views over the enclosed garden. The third bedroom has space for additional freestanding furniture if required and is currently being used as a comfortable home office. The three piece bathroom (off the lower landing) creates the perfect ambience in which to unwind, with under floor heating, controllable lighting, heated and internally-lit mirror and sun-tunnel for additional natural light.
A further staircase to second floor level reveals two further well-proportioned bedrooms. The larger of these rooms benefits from a bright velux window and a spacious walk-in storage cupboard. This very adaptable level would be ideal for a teenager or might suit those requiring live/work arrangements as it further benefits from a fully-tiled en-suite wc and shower-room. Tremendous views of the surrounding area can be enjoyed from this level. Ample eaves storage can be found within both bedrooms.

In addition to the main accommodation there is an extensive basement studio/games room (in times past “The Billiard Room”), which is accessed internally from the main entrance hall and has a full height ceiling. It is currently being used as an artist’s studio, but offers a number of further possibilities for additional living accommodation or would make an ideal annexe for teenagers or elderly relative. It further benefits from an independent door opening onto the rear garden.

The specification includes gas central heating, hardwood double glazed windows (as per the original design) and a security alarm system for additional peace of mind

McEwan Fraser Legal are of the opinion that to avoid disappointment, an early viewing is absolutely imperative to appreciate the extent, standard and flexibility of accommodation at this beautiful home at such an inviting asking price.

By appointment through McEwan Fraser Legal on 0141 404 5474

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Property Features :

• 5 bedrooms
• 3 public rooms
• 2 bathrooms