Detached house for sale in 26 Prestonfield, Milngavie, Glasgow G62

Representing the perfect family home in an ideal location, within a quiet cul-de-sac of an established development in Milngavie, this generous detached house (with a single-storey rear extension) offers spacious and flexible accommodation including four bedrooms and multiple reception areas, plus front and rear gardens, a detached double garage, and a multi-car driveway. The house has been a cherished and well-maintained family home over the years, and provides its new owner a blank canvas for cosmetic upgrades and future development, if desired. Notably, the home lies within the catchment area of outstanding schools, including Craigdhu Primary School and Douglas Academy, with the latter appearing in the top ten secondary schools in Scotland in 2021.

The front door opens into a welcoming hallway with a large built-in storage cupboard, a cloakroom, and a WC. Following the hall along to the right, you reach a living room, where generous proportions and a large east-facing window create a wonderfully light and airy ambience, and ample space is provided for a choice of lounge furniture. Across the hall, a dining room and family room (a single-storey extension which could be built on to create first-floor accommodation (STPP)) are setup in a sociable semi open-plan layout, perfect for everyday life and entertaining alike! The family room features patio doors opening onto the garden, extending the space outdoors during the warmer months. The kitchen has a convenient serving hatch to the dining room and incorporates a breakfast bar. Classically-styled wall and base cabinets are accompanied by spacious worktops and integrated appliances including a double oven, a gas hob, and an extractor fan. Space for an undercounter dishwasher is provided, whilst an adjoining utility room (with front and rear external entrances) offers space for additional appliances.

An open staircase from the hall leads to a landing (with storage and a loft hatch) on the first floor, where the home's four bedrooms and a bathroom can be accessed from. The bedrooms all offer plenty of space for bedroom and home office furnishings, and three are accompanied by built-in/fitted storage. The bathroom comprises a large corner bathtub with an overhead shower and a glazed screen, a WC-suite, and a towel radiator. Gas central heating and double glazing ensure year-round comfort and efficiency.

Externally, the house is complemented by beautifully-maintained front and rear gardens, with both areas featuring well-kept lawns and colourful, leafy borders. The rear garden further benefits from a patio for outdoor seating. Excellent private parking is provided by a detached double garage (which could be converted into an office/study/gym (STPP)) and a multi-car driveway.

Features

Generous detached house in Milngavie

Airy entrance hall with storage and WC

Large living room

Open-plan dining room and family room

Breakfasting kitchen

Four well-proportioned bedrooms

Family bathroom

Handy utility room

Front and rear gardens

Detached double garage

Multi-car driveway

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Milngavie

Prestonfield is located close to the village centre and, therefore, within easy walking distance of the excellent facilities, shops and amenities to be found at its pedestrianised centre. Here you will find quality independent retailers, along with the high street names of Marks & Spencer's, Boots and Tesco, with a Waitrose a little further away at The West of Scotland Rugby Ground. At the end of the precinct, is Milngavie Railway Station with its four trains an hour into Glasgow's West End and City Centre, including a service terminating at Edinburgh, Waverley.

Milngavie has many clubs and societies, with Stathblane Road home to the excellent Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Gym. It is also the start/finish of The West Highland Way, which takes you through the wonderful expanses of Allander Park, Drumclog Moor and Mugdock Country Park. With regards to schooling, the property falls within the catchment for Craigdhu Primary and for the superb facilities of Douglas Academy which has a glowing hmi report.

Shopping

The suburb has a pedestrianised centre with a fantastic range of shops including well-known High Street brands and independent retailers.

Outdoors

Douglas Street marks the start of the West Highland Way, a stunning 154km long-distance route running all the way to Fort William in the Highlands.

Area

Milngavie enjoys the best of both worlds, with a fantastic range of shops and amenities, as well as a number of outdoor pursuits and scenic open spaces.

Travel

A train station with regular services to Glasgow Queen Street (with excellent onward connections) and beyond, excellent bus services, and major road links nearby.

Schooling

The area enjoys outstanding schools, with the property falling within the catchment area of Craigdhu Primary School and highly-regarded Douglas Academy.
EPC rating: D

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