6 bedroom property for sale

Sold. A substantial detached family home lying within one of the Southside's most prestigious addresses, with impressive gardens backing on to the Cleugh Glen Wood and Cathcart Castle Golf Course. Complete with crow step gables and astragal windows, this impressive home of charm and character occupies one of the largest plots within the exclusive enclave of Higher Whitecraigs. This peaceful, tree lined address consists of substantial, bespoke family homes and is well situated for a wide selection of local amenities within Giffnock and Newton Mearns. There are beautifully kept, level lawned gardens enjoying an abundance of privacy and sunshine throughout the day. A driveway leads through a gated, pillared entrance to a double garage with power, lighting and water supply. The magnificent rear gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by a colourful array of plants, shrubs, apple, plum and cherry trees. There is direct access to private woodland at the foot of the garden, providing a truly magical natural playground. The property also owns a share of the woods along with adjacent proprietors, ensuring peace of mind and retention of privacy.

This impressive, period home has been previously extended providing versatile accommodation over two levels. The owners have retained much of the character including; stained glass windows, original eight panelled solid oak doors, maple flooring, distinguished fireplaces and some of the original sash and case windows. On entering you are greeted by the attractive entrance hall complemented by a beamed ceiling and decorative staircase and solid wooden doors leading to a cloakroom, a formal bay window lounge with open fire, bay window dining room, a family room with doors leading to the rear patio and gardens, a quality dining kitchen with maple flooring, integrated appliances and Aga cooker, utility, tv/ sitting room, three bedrooms and a bathroom. As the floorplan displays the rear wing, including the TV room, could easily offer a possible granny flat/ teenagers' living quarters. Stairs lead to a magnificent galleried landing off which are two large double bedrooms with dual aspects and fitted wardrobes (master with en-suite shower room), a further bedroom/ study and an attractive four piece family bathroom. The home is beautifully finished in light, tasteful décor and has been a much loved family home, by the current owners, for around twenty five years. There are a mixture of original astragal windows, sash and case bay windows and the addition of double glazed units. There is a gas fired central heating system and an alarm is installed. EPC=C