Detached house for sale in Glasgow G63, 6 Bedroom

HD Video Available. A truly magnificent, detached home of fourteen apartments of some 3855 sq ft or thereby enjoying an idyllic countryside setting with uninterrupted, panoramic views. The original part of the home was built in the early 1800s as the Lodge House of Auchineden House and has since been remodelled and transformed by the addition of impressive extensions which sympathetically tie in with the external sandstone, glass elevations, curved glass coach house windows and a pitched, slat roof. The versatile layout includes a self-contained annexe which at one point, was utilised to run a successful business and could also offer the potential as holiday let/Air BnB accommodation or simply be incorporated into the overall accommodation which could effectively offer anything from four to seven bedrooms. North Lodge sits proudly amidst expansive lawned garden grounds of approximately two acres (subject to verification of the Title Plans) and affords high levels of privacy including bordering woodland which, is frequented by a variety of wildlife. An elevated terrace runs the entire length of the property providing an ideal platform from which to enjoy the panoramic views and the current owners have also added an impressive balcony off the master bedroom bordered by glass on three sides, to maximise the outlooks.

North Lodge is located approximately four miles from the adjoining villages of Strathblane and Blanefield offering a range of local services, shops, pubs and playpark as does the village of Killearn, approximately seven miles away and includes the catchment of the excellent Killearn Primary School which subsequently feeds into Balfron High School. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of renowned walking routes including “The Queens View”, just beyond the Auchineden Estate, which is renowned for its uninterrupted views taking in Loch Lomond. A number of local golf courses include Hilton Park, Buchanan Castle, Milngavie and Clober and nearby cycle tracks and the West Highland Way link to the suburbs of Milngavie and Bearsden, approximately six miles to the south and each offer a train station with a frequent service to Glasgow and Edinburgh.

On entering the impressive, pillared entrance to the Auchineden Estate, a tree lined driveway leads to the property located approximately 250 yards along on your left hand side. A gated entrance accesses the tarmacadam courtyard area offering turning space and parking for several vehicles and leads to the aforementioned garage with remotely operated doors, parking for several cars, workspace and there is also an adjacent car port. A sizeable, elevated terrace runs along the rear, covered by artificial grass and offers delightful views as well as excellent entertaining and dining space and a recessed, sunken hot tub is included in the sale. Steps lead to a level, lawned garden from where a network of pathways lead through the woodland and the gardens include raised beds and a barked, children's’ play area.

The charm and character is immediately evident with the beautiful, sandstone exterior complemented by freshly painted window surrounds and render, hand painted window shutters and hanging baskets. You enter into the heart of the home, in the form of a recently installed kitchen which is flooded in natural light through double height glass. There is a large centre island with marble and solid wooden surfaces, a breakfast bar area, double belfast sink, a range of integrated appliances (Induction hob, split drawer Fischer & Paykel dishwasher, fridge, freezer and steam oven) and opens with three small steps, to the dining area which in turn, features French doors to the garden. Further features include the charming, exposed stone walls and at the far end, a wood burning stove. The lounge is complemented by exposed wooden flooring, contemporary, vertical radiators, a high vaulted ceiling and curved coach house window arrangement with French doors leading to the garden. An ornate, oak, carved staircase leads to a floored attic space and further public rooms include a family room and sitting room with full wall of glass windows and doors overlooking the gardens. A utility room adjoins the kitchen, there are four bedrooms in the main house, one with adjoining en-suite with steam shower and the master bedroom features fitted wardrobes and retractable, wooden window shutters which open to the large, glass bordered balcony. A bathroom serves the two downstairs bedrooms (as well as the en-suite) and upstairs, a refitted bathroom includes a modern suite includes a roll top bath and separate shower enclosure.

A separate entrance accesses the adjoining annexe which, as mentioned, could effectively be incorporated into the main property and offers a lounge open to kitchenette, TV room, two further bedrooms, studio/workspace, a study and shower room. There is an oil fired central heating system which also serves the under floor heating to the extension including the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom one and bedroom two. This truly is a once in a generation opportunity to acquire this splendid home in a magnificent, idyllic setting. EPC – Band F