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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · G77 6DZ
Under offerListed 46 days
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About
Situated within a highly sought-after pocket of Newton Mearns, 3 Forrestfield Crescent presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial detached family home offering generous and flexible accommodation across two levels.
While the property would now benefit from a degree of modernisation, it provides exceptional potential for a purchaser to create a stunning family residence tailored to their own tastes and requirements.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance porch leading into a broad reception hall, providing access to the principal apartments on the ground floor.
To the front of the home is an impressive lounge, a particularly spacious room enjoying an abundance of natural light and offering an ideal setting for both everyday family living and entertaining.
The heart of the home lies to the rear, where a dining room provides a wonderful space for formal dining and family gatherings.
This room flows through to a bright sun room overlooking the garden, creating an excellent entertaining space and allowing direct enjoyment of the outdoor surroundings throughout the seasons.
Adjacent to the dining room, the kitchen offers good workspace and storage and connects conveniently to a utility room with access to an external store.
The ground floor further benefits from two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both featuring fitted storage.
A family bathroom serves this level and provides flexibility for a range of buyers, including those seeking predominantly ground-floor living accommodation.
A staircase from the reception hall leads to the upper floor where there are two additional bedrooms and a shower room.
Extensive attic storage space is incorporated within the upper level, offering significant additional storage capacity and potential for future adaptation, subject to the necessary consents.
The property also benefits from a substantial integral garage accessed directly from the utility area, providing secure parking, storage or further development potential if desired.
Externally, the home occupies a generous plot and offers excellent scope for enhancement, extension or landscaping, subject to the relevant permissions.
Its mature setting and established position within this desirable residential address further enhance its appeal.
Newton Mearns Newton Mearns remains one of Scotland's most desirable suburban locations, renowned for its excellent quality of life, outstanding schooling and superb range of local amenities.
The area is particularly popular with families due to its highly regarded primary and secondary schools, while nearby The Avenue Shopping Centre offers a variety of shops, restaurants, cafés and leisure facilities.
Excellent transport links provide easy access to Glasgow City Centre and the wider motorway network, making Newton Mearns an ideal location for commuters.
The area also benefits from a range of parks, golf courses, health clubs and recreational amenities, ensuring a fantastic lifestyle for residents of all ages.
This is a home of genuine substance and character, offering exceptional potential for modernisation and enhancement within one of Newton Mearns' most established and desirable addresses.
Freehold EPC Rating: D Council Tax Band: G
Value & comps
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About 3, Forrestfield Crescent, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, East Renfrewshire
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