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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · G61 3BF
Under offerListed 73 days
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• Exquisite detached ‘Sandringham’ villa in Academy Grove • A substantial, five bedroomed family home finished to the very highest of industry of standards • Three large public rooms, four bathrooms • Immaculate, contemporary finishes throughout • Arguably one of the best positions within the development • Professionally landscaped gardens • Converted garage (currently utilised as games room), additional garden room to rear (home gym/office) • Close by the amenity rich Bearsden Cross • Plenty off street parking • An exceptional family home Constructed by Bett Homes and a former show home in Bearsden’s marquee Academy Grove development, this exceptional detached villa has been meticulously remodelled to a truly breathtaking standard, with exceptional finishes, creative professional landscaping and the creation of two state-of-the-art outbuildings creating an exceedingly attractive property.
A home that will undoubtedly appeal to those looking to make a long-term acquisition and property that could easily be argued as the very best example of its kind to reach the open market.
In the style of the ‘Sandringham’ model – a jewel in Bett’s portfolio – the property enjoys a spacious and versatile footprint across eight principal apartments (five bedroom/three public rooms), with a generous internal footprint of c.
2,661 ft² and configuration that could easily adapt to the evolving needs of any growing family.
Along with employing an uncompromising approach to specification, our clients have removed the partition wall between the dining room and kitchen space, creating a fabulous open plan area perfectly suited to family time/entertaining.
Summary of Accommodation - Reception hallway with feature central staircase and storage off - Bay windowed lounge with feature fireplace and Sonos sound system - Sitting/TV Room with Sonos sound system - Cloakroom w.c - Open plan living/dining/kitchen area with Sonos sound system – stunning bespoke kitchen with central island/range of Siemens appliances, boiling hot water tap,dedicated utility space off - Five bedrooms (including sumptuous principal suite) - Four bathrooms The outdoor spaces associated with the property are equally impressive.
The rear garden is set over two level tiers, with sections of patio and premium artificial lawn combing to great effect.
Adjacent to the garden room (perfect home office/gym) is an area that houses a hot tub.
To the front of the property, the converted double garage has been games room (with cloakroom w.c) and enjoys a real ‘clubhouse’ feel. Plenty off-street driveway parking.
Situation Academy Grove is within the highly regarded and very sought-after Gartconnell district.
Positioned just to the north of Bearsden Cross and, therefore, extremely well placed for easily accessing the superb facilities to be found there, which include some quality restaurants, lovely coffee shops and independent retailers, along with a Marks & Spencer’s (Simply Food).
There are banks, a good-sized Post Office and churches of various denominations.
Schooling is excellent, with catchment for Bearsden Primary at The Cross and for the superb facilities of Bearsden Academy at Courthill. Also within Bearsden is St.
Nicholas’ Primary on Duntocher Road and the private High School of Glasgow Junior School on Ledcameroch Road.
Bearsden has tennis and golf clubs and the relatively unique facility of Bearsden Ski Club with its two artificial slopes.
Bus services operate nearby on Drymen Road and, just south of The Cross, Bearsden Railway Station with scheduled routes into Glasgow’s West End and City Centre, including a service through to Edinburgh, Waverley.
SAT NAV REF: G61 3AF EPC : BAND C COUNCIL TAX : BAND H TENURE : FREEHOLD EPC Rating: C Council Tax Band: H
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