Firlands, Elphinstone Road, Whitecraigs

A rare opportunity to acquire this locally admired and handsome detached villa, set within a generous and private plot with elegantly proportioned accommodation, located in one of Glasgow’s most coveted residential neighbourhoods, close to popular schools, Rouken Glen Park and Whitecraigs Train Station.

Occupying a slightly elevated position, this fine home provides flexible accommodation, available for the first time on the open market, retains much of its original character and is formed over two levels, extending to around 3057 Sqft (284 Sqm), well maintained by the present owners.

The floor plans and photographs will provide a summary of the accommodation and early viewing is advised as the property should not fail to please the discerning purchaser.

The complete accommodation extends to:

Ground Floor: Entrance vestibule. Entrance hall with guest WC. Impressive wood panelled double height reception hall with original staircase to upper floor, enjoying an abundance of natural light. Generous bay window drawing room with a feature fireplace, enjoying tree lined views to the front of the property. Spacious dining room with feature fireplace. Bright dual aspect family room affording aspects over the rear garden and side of the property. Well appointed kitchen with range of floor and wall standing units and complementary worktop surfaces. Walk in pantry and breakfast room. The rear hall leads to the utility room and a bathroom.

First Floor: Galleried landing affording views over the rear garden and leads to all five bedrooms. Bedroom one is particularly spacious and commands tree lined views over the surrounding area and beyond, has built in wardrobes and a vanity sink. Bedroom two with fitted wardrobes and vanity sink, again enjoying tree lined views to the front of the property. Bedroom three with fitted units and tree lined outlook to front. Bedroom four, has fitted wardrobes and dual aspects over rear garden and side of property. Bedroom five with fitted units and wardrobe. A shower room and separate WC complete the accommodation.

Attic: Extensive storage area.

A particular feature of this home is the well kept private and generous gardens, southerly orientation at rear. The grounds provide privacy and shelter with an expansive lawn, seasonally colourful with well stocked borders, terraces and a summer house.

There is a driveway providing off street parking for several cars leading to a detached garage. The property benefits from gas central heating and is protected by an alarm system.

Whitecraigs and its neighbouring suburbs of Newton Mearns and Giffnock are acknowledged for their standard of local amenities and provide a selection of local shops, supermarkets, restaurants, regular bus and rail services to Glasgow City Centre, banks, library and health care facilities. The property is conveniently located for access to The Avenue Shopping Centre, Waitrose, Aldi and Tesco at Greenlaw Village Retail Park and is only a short walk to Whitecraigs Train Station.

This popular suburb is located approximately 9 miles to the South of Glasgow’s City Centre and is conveniently situated for commuter access to nearby M77/M8 & Glasgow Southern Orbital.

Sports and recreational facilities can be found locally to include Parklands Country Club, East Renfrewshire, Cathcart and Whitecraigs Golf Clubs, Whitecraigs Tennis Club, Eastwood Theatre and Rouken Glen Park, voted Best Park in the UK 2016, as well as East Renfrewshire Council's own excellent sports and leisure facilities at Eastwood Toll.

For those with young families, the property sits within the catchment area for some of Scotland's highest attaining primary and secondary schools, including Mearns Castle and St. Ninian’s High Schools. The property is located approximately 0.75 miles from the private Belmont House School and within easy reach of various pick up points for Glasgow's other private schools.

EPC Band: TBC

Viewing Advised.