Ballater Drive, Bearsden
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
1
- SIZE
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Description
• Versatile/spacious footprint – five principal apartments/ floor space over 1,400 ft”
• Finished to a good standard across the accommodation
• Set upon a superb plot with a fantastic, well established rear garden
• Gas central heating, PVCu double glazing
• Off street driveway parking and detached garage
Constructed in the 1950’s by renowned builder John Lawrence, this large detached bungalow occupies a very peaceful position in the heart of Bearsden’s conveniently placed Garscube district and will provide a fantastic home for growing/established families and indeed couples looking to acquire a well-appointed and particularly adaptable home. Early viewing is advised.
Initial first-hand inspection will showcase the striking façade of the property (recently repainted) with a sharp white render complimented by red brick dressings along with a distinct offset double bay frontage. There are dormer window projections to both front and rear which has, in turn allowed for two particularly well-proportioned bedrooms on the first floor, whilst the ground floor has been adapted to create an impressive open plan dining/kitchen space. Much of the ground floor features beautifully treated solid wood flooring, with good quality floor coverings found across the rest of the accommodation. Our suite of HDR images, 360° immersive tour, HD video and floorplan will allow for thorough desktop appraisal of the property, with a summary of the accommodation to be found as follows:-
Summary of Accommodation
- Welcoming reception hallway with generous storage provision and stair to first floor
- Large bay windowed lounge with fireplace and original feature arch windows
- Dining kitchen – plenty of space for table and chairs, shaker style cabinetry and contrast worktops, range of integrated appliances, large store cupboard
- Smartly tiled three-piece family bathroom with over bath shower facility
- Four double bedrooms
- Plenty of eaves storage space
Externally, the property features good garden space to the front and rear, with the rear garden notable for its generous size, privacy and established/leafy feel. A great space for child’s play/gardeners, with an area of stone paviours accessed directly from the kitchen the ideal spot for al fresco dining. There is also a large detached garage (fitted for power and light) along with a driveway which provides off street parking for a number of vehicles.
Situation
The property is in the Garscube district of Bearsden which is on the south-easterly edge of the town. It provides ready road access via Switchback Road or Maryhill Road to Glasgow 's West End and City Centre. For those with children school catchment is Killermont Primary and Boclair Academy. Bearsden is also home to St Nicholas’ Primary and the Junior school of The High School of Glasgow. Bearsden Cross, the heart of the town, is about one mile to the north and here you will find an excellent cross section of shops and services. Bearsden railway station is just over half a mile away and a little further is Hillfoot railway station, both of which provide regular links into the West End and City Centre.
SAT NAV REF: G62 8NX
EPC: E
COUNCIL TAX BAND G
FREEHOLD
EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: G
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- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Ballater Drive, Bearsden
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Westerton Station0.6 miles
- Bearsden Station0.9 miles
- Hillfoot Station0.9 miles
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