St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields

Offers over £750,000

Set within a mature garden and enjoying an open Westerly outlook up Sherbrooke Avenue , a delightful double fronted, two storied, blonde sandstone detached villa dating from around 1890. Internally the property offers flexible family accommodation within seven apartments. A wealth of period details is retained, most notably traditional ceiling cornice work, fireplaces and woodwork. Corum is of the opinion that early internal inspection is imperative to appreciate the extent, standard, and flexibility of this house.

The accommodation comprises entrance vestibule, broad welcoming hallway, bow-windowed formal lounge with original fireplace and ceiling plasterwork frieze, bow-windowed formal dining-room, modern fitted kitchen, cosy family TV room with patio doors   overlooking the back garden, utility area, laundry and toilet off. The original sweeping staircase leads to a half landing with feature stained/leaded glass windows to the rear. There is a substantial professionally refurbished family bathroom off this half landing. The upper floor has four flexible double bedrooms, master en-suite shower room and store room/luggage loft.

The specification includes gas central heating and security alarm system, both front public rooms have living flame gas fires.   Externally the property sits within a well-maintained, mature garden, which to the front is bounded by the original perimeter stone wall behind which a number of mature flowering shrubs and trees aid seclusion from the main road. The front garden is partly laid as lawn with a stone chipped driveway access. From the gate, the paved driveway leads past the right of the house to a recently constructed double detached garage with power, light and water installed. The rear gardens are fully enclosed enjoying particularly bright but secluded aspects during the summer months. The garden is generally laid out as lawn with well-stocked beds and a number of established shrubs and trees to the perimeter.

To the right hand gable wall a period style timber frame working conservatory with original fittings and worm wheel drive skylights.

In summary, 93 St. Andrew’s Drive is a particularly bright and spacious family home which has been beautifully maintained and cared for during its current ownership.

The property is positioned within walking distance of shops and amenities at Nithsdale Road / Kildrostan Street where thriving coffee shops, restaurants and delicatessens can be found. More extensive amenities are available at the Marks and Spencer food store at Queen’s Park, the Morrison’s stores at Crossmyloof and Newlands, the “Avenue “ shopping centre at Newton Mearns and the Silverburn shopping centre at Pollok , a short drive to the west.

Schooling is available within walking distance at both primary and secondary level, at Hutchesons’ Grammar School and Craigholme School for Girls.

Recreational pursuits within the area are varied, namely:   Titwood Tennis & Bowling Club, Clydesdale Cricket& Hockey Club, Haggs Castle and Pollock Golf Clubs, Cartha Rugby Club and Bellahouston Sports Centre and Ski Club. Maxwell Park is very close-by, and Pollok Country Park is within easy walking distance where Pollok House and the world-famous Burrell collection are situated, as are riding stables also.

Convenient public transport services provide rapid commuter access to the City Centre, Airport and M77 with the new extension opening in approximately a year’s time. Maxwell Park railway station is only a 4 minute walk past Maxwell Park pond.   Pollokshields as a suburb is centrally positioned within easy reach of the BBC and the Southern and General/RAH/Victoria hospitals.