Forming part of a development of only three houses in a courtyard setting overlooking Bardowie Castle and Loch,

this five bedroom villa was designed and built in 1992 in traditional style to complement its surroundings - hence the stone facing, timber as

tragal windows and pitched slate roof.

Looking just a tad too clean to be ''old'', the property is visually inspiring with a stone flagged sun terrace extending the full width of the east side, semi-circular steps up to the front door, a communal courtyard to the rear and, to the front, an expansive lawn and a tennis court - owned by the castle but available to residents on subscription - and superb views of the castle and loch. Facilities on the loch include boat rights and one rod and a private jetty.

Internally, the two-storey house is luxuriously equipped. On the ground floor, a broad reception hall with double doors leads through to a large lounge with marble fireplace, dining room, family room on a semi open-plan layout with a breakfasting kitchen fitted with white units and a full complement of integrated appliances, utility room, laundry room and downstairs WC.

Upstairs is a large master bedroom with en suite shower room and dressing room, four further bedrooms (two with en suite shower rooms) and a main family bathroom with shower and sauna. There is also a double-size integral garage, external security lighting and a burglar alarm system.

The traditional design of the house gives it some interesting features, such as dormer windows and attractive coombed ceilings, a return flight staircase in the hall, Regency-style internal doors, coving in most of the bedrooms, and smooth plaster ceilings throughout.

Also, the room dimensions are more in keeping with a traditional property.

Offers over #275,000 are invited by Slater Hogg & Howison. Tel: 0141 943 1144 for details.