Monreith Road, Newlands
Offers over £800,000
Set within generous established garden grounds at the corner of St Brides Road and Monreith Road a period red sandstone double aspect detached villa dating from 1880/1890 or thereby. Internally the property offers versatile family accommodation within 8/9 principal apartments formed over 3 levels, a wealth of period detailing is retained, most notably detailed ceiling cornice work, original woodworks, fireplaces and plasterwork. Corum are of the opinion that early internal inspection is imperative to appreciate the extent and standard of accommodation on offer at this asking price and to avoid disappointment.
The complete accommodation extends to: sandstone entrance portico, broad wood panelled welcoming hallway with useful study/cloaks adjacent, double aspect formal bay windowed drawing room, comfortable family sitting room, formal bay windowed dining room allowing passage to substantial living/dining kitchen spanning almost the full width of the rear elevation, useful utility/boot room and gardeners wc adjacent. The original sweeping staircase leads to half landing with feature stained glass window to the rear to a first floor landing allowing access off to 4 principal bedrooms, master with luxury, highly contemporary en-suite shower room and bedroom 3 having useful play den/rumpus room. A further original timber staircase leads to second floor level revealing bedroom 5 with useful in-built storage and substantial eaves space suitable for conversion to form en-suite shower room if required.
The specification includes gas central heating and security alarm system. The property sits within established garden grounds which are bounded by the original sandstone perimeter walling, double leaf gates allow access via pillared entrance at the front with stone chipped drive leading to the frontal area. Further natural timber gates from St Brides Road at the rear allow driveway parking for a further 4 vehicles and access to the property’s detached double garage. The garden areas are well maintained and generally laid as lawn with well stocked perimeter beds, a number of bushes and trees aid seclusion and privacy.
The property is positioned within walking distance of shops and amenities on Kilmarnock Road and further a field on Fenwick Road where thriving coffee shops, restaurants and delicatessens can be found. More extensive amenities are available at the Morrison store at Newlands or Giffnock, the “Avenue” shopping mall at Newton Mearns or the shopping centre Silverburn at Pollok, a short drive to the west.
Recreational pursuits within the general area are varied including well maintained municipal parks, health clubs/gyms and golf courses (both public and private).
Local schooling is available locally at both Primary and Secondary level however a number of pick-up points are available nearby for Glasgow’s other leading independent schools.
Frequent public transport services provide rapid commuter access to the City Centre. The M77 provides fast passage to Scotland’s motorway network, Glasgow International Airport and beyond.
