5 bedroom detached house for sale

Stunning detached traditional family house with large garden.

Description

Ardeer is an impressive detached mid-Victorian villa which sits in around half an acre of its own landscaped garden grounds and is accessed by a sweeping driveway. Beautifully refurbished in recent years, and with a stylish contemporary extension, Ardeer nevertheless still retains many fine original features.

Built in golden sandstone under a slate roof, the property comprises around 4,500 sq ft of flexible family living space over three levels. Highlights include the magnificent formal reception rooms which are superb for entertaining, and the wonderful garden room.

The accommodation begins with steps leading up from the front garden through storm doors to the reception vestibule, which in in turn leads to a grand reception hall. With its chequered tiled flooring, intricate cornice and ceiling rose, this inviting space has most of the main ground floor rooms off, and features a broad staircase to the upper levels.

The elegant drawing room benefits from a five-pane bay window to the front, a splendid fireplace and elaborate ceiling plasterwork. The formal dining room, also to the front, has a period fireplace with log burning stove. The family sitting room again has a fireplace and also characterful wood panelling. A rear inner hallway leads to the fabulous, stone-walled garden room which is flooded with natural light thanks to its large windows, glass doors and skylights. Perfect for both informal family living and large scale entertaining it has a practical tiled floor.

Also in this portion of the house there is a staircase which leads up to two double bedrooms and a shower room.

The contemporary kitchen is fitted with white high gloss cabinetry and includes a range of integrated appliances, a central island with inset sink and bar-style seating, Off the kitchen is the pantry, boiler room, and a utility room with an outside door and access to the paved terrace.

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, including the superb principal suite with dressing room and generously sized, luxurious en suite bathroom. Completing this level is a family shower room. On the second floor there is a versatile space currently used as a games room but which would also lend itself well to being a studio or home office.

Outside, the enclosed rear garden is expansive and mostly laid to lawn and there is a substantial paved area for sitting out and outdoor dining. There is a detached garage.

Location

Lenzie is one of the most desirable commuter suburbs on the north side of Glasgow, with a railway station offering services to Glasgow and Edinburgh (with one change). The town is surrounded by picturesque farmland and provides primary schools and the well regarded Lenzie Academy. The town provides a range of shops, parish churches and a number of sporting venues which include Lenzie Rugby Club and Lenzie Golf Club. The general locality provides a further selection of sports facilities including Bishopbriggs Sports Centre, golf course and bowling clubs. The Forth and Clyde Canal is nearby.

Square Footage: 4,922 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax - Band G