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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · G61 2QA
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About
Situated within a lovely residential pocket of Bearsden's ever-popular Killermont district, this traditional detached bungalow offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking a home with 'on the level' accommodation and genuine potential to modernise, extend or reconfigure to suit their own requirements, subject to the necessary consents.
The accommodation is formed on one level and begins with a welcoming reception hallway. To the front, a bright bay-windowed lounge enjoys a pleasant outlook and features a focal point fireplace.
To the rear, a flexible second public room can serve equally well as a formal dining room or additional bedroom, depending on individual needs.
The kitchen is positioned to the rear of the property and provides direct access to the gardens.
There are two further bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom, to the front, and a smaller double bedroom, overlooking the rear garden.
Externally, the property sits within well-proportioned, mature garden grounds, with many of the plants and shrubs having been carefully selected and looked after over many years.
The rear garden offers a combination of lawn and hard landscaped areas, providing excellent outdoor space, with plenty of scope for further enhancement.
To the front, a substantial monoblock driveway provides ample off-street parking and leads to an attached garage.
Killermont remains one of Bearsden's most sought-after residential districts, prized for its excellent schooling and convenient access to local amenities.
The property falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Killermont Primary School and Boclair Academy, whose recently rebuilt campus has further enhanced its already outstanding reputation.
Nearby shops can be found on Rannoch Drive, while Bearsden Cross offers a wider selection of cafés, restaurants, boutiques and everyday amenities.
Excellent road links provide swift access to Glasgow's West End and City Centre, while several nearby railway stations offer regular services across the central belt.
A charming detached bungalow, with tremendous scope, occupying a desirable position, within one of Bearsden's most established and family-friendly locations.
EER Band - D Local Area The suburb of Bearsden is one of Glasgow's most desired districts in which to reside.
There are numerous highly acclaimed educational facilities at both Primary and Secondary levels and leisure facilities are plentiful with a choice of private and state gyms and clubs in abundance.
Locally, there is an excellent selection of shops and services at Bearsden Cross along with restaurants, cafes and bars.
There are excellent bus links nearby and train stations can be found at Hillfoot, Westerton and Bearsden providing regular services into Glasgow's West End and City Centre, including a service to Edinburgh.
Glasgow Airport can be reached within twenty-five minutes off peak and, to the north of Bearsden is the world renowned Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
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