4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A particularly fine Edwardian (1906), stone, Semi-Detached House within the conservation district of Bearsden but 0.4 mile to the west of Bearsden Cross and set upon a lovely corner garden with Westbourne Drive
It's blonde sandstone, double-fronted, façade with central door strikes handsome architectural lines, its design that bit different from most in the area. It has been a much cared for home by our clients and is the first time in 36 years for it to be on the market and for someone to acquire it and call it home.
• Entrance Vestibule
• Impressive Reception Hall
• 3 Public Rooms
• 4 Bedrooms
• Dining Kitchen
• Custom designed Conservatory
• Bathroom
• Shower Room
The subjects are of a fine scale and retain the original features of woodwork, doors, ceiling plasterwork, leaded windows, and many sash & casement windows (secondary glazed), and the lounge fireplace all augmented by the more contemporary appointments of Shaker style kitchen, white sanitary ware, the custom designed/ built conservatory, and an efficient gas central heating system with a Worcester Greenstar condensing combination boiler. The traditional facade is kept by the retention of the original windows facing both Thorn Drive and Westbourne Drive (all secondary glazed), the high-quality stonework proudly set beneath a Scots slate roof (annually inspected). This is a home ready for a new generation of family to enjoy and a rare opportunity to buy one of these homes in this highly prized Glasgow district.
Ground Floor
• Entrance Vestibule with storm doors.
• Reception Hall - retains gorgeous wall panelling, in relief, the original doors, facings and cornice, grand staircase to the upper floor. Hall coats cupboard with the original pantry cupboards retained.
• Lounge - the principal public room is a wonderful room with a wide, 4-frame, bay window to the south. Fine ceiling plaster work. Period fire surround at the focal point with a modern slate inlay and hearth (note: the gas fire flue is non-compliant with current regulations and therefore not functioning/used).
• Living Room - another good-sized room with two windows facing east. Original cornice, ceiling rose, and picture rail.
• Dining Room - this has a tiled floor and a north facing window. In the original layout, this would have been the kitchen.
• Kitchen - this has windows on three sides (E, W, & N) and is of a size to accommodate a table and chairs. Cream coloured Shaker style units are complemented by solid beech worktops as well as a Corian section integrating the sink. Appliances include – 4-burner gas hob, double oven with grill. Concealed is a fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier. This area would have been the washhouse and stores originally. Door to the Conservatory.
• Conservatory - built in 1999 and custom designed and built by Andrew Gibson Design. A quality piece of work with stone coursework up to windowsill level above which double-glazed, mahogany framed, windows and roof throw a huge amount of light; makes for a super additional public/family space, connecting to the garden. Slate tiled floor.
• Shower Room - this has a 3-piece modern white suite with a corner shower enclosure (electric shower). Lovely original features retained, including two superb stained leaded windows.
First Floor
• A beautiful original staircase, with carpet runner and stair rods, ascends on a return flight arrangement to an upper hall, the stairwell featuring a continuation of the “in relief” panelling (to dado height). A high ceiling height, with picture rail, has a large “lantern” ceiling roof light.
• Hall - good space, panelling, double-width cupboard, and a hatch with a loft ladder to a sizeable floored and insulated attic.
• Bedroom 1 - above the lounge it has two windows to the Westbourne Drive side, facing south (S). Two double width fitted wardrobes. Picture rail, fine coving.
• Bedroom 2 - two windows to east (E) side, to Thorn Drive. Picture rail, coving.
• Bedroom 3 - a fine sized room that is used as a study. Window to the rear (N).
• Bedroom 4 - another double with two windows to Thorn Drive (E).
• Bathroom - with a three-piece traditionally styled suite, with steel bath (electric shower over the bath). Towel radiator. Rear window (N).
Central heating
The mains gas central heating has a modern Worcester Greenstar 30i ErP condensing combination boiler that is serviced annually.
Windows
Most rooms retain the Edwardian sash and casement windows to which quality secondary glazed units have been fitted. Elsewhere there are replacement double glazed windows - uPVC framed in the dining room and bathroom, painted wood in the kitchen, and the gorgeous mahogany framed windows of the conservatory.
Garden
The gardens follow the corner of Thorn Drive and Westbourne Drive and is defined by an original stone boundary wall. The garden lies predominantly to the east and south with a smaller patio garden area to the north. generous gravel drive leads from Thorn Drive to the east side of the house and provides off street parking for several cars.
Situation
Just west of The Cross the house is extremely handy for the excellent shops, services, doctors and dental practises, churches, cafes, restaurants, and post office there. Just south of The Cross (10-minute walk from the house) is Bearsden railway station and its regular West End and City Centre services. School catchment is for Castlehill Primary and the high-performing Bearsden Academy. Also in Bearsden is St Nicholas’ Primary, The High School of Glasgow Junior School, the Bearsden Early Years Centre, and nurseries. Choices of golf and tennis clubs.
Just a delightful family home.

Sat NAV Ref: G61 4ND
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EPC BAND D
COUNCIL TAX BAND G





EPC Rating: D
Council Tax Band: G