Built around 1914, this detached house was designed in the Art Nouveau style of the period, much of which is still evident in the fireplaces, windows and cornice work. In the intervening years the house has been extended in keeping with the character of the original style.
One of the main attractions is its setting, within more than an acre of ground, in the much sought after but seldom available Tannoch area of Milngavie.
The ground is broadly divided into two equal-sized areas of ornamental landscaped garden and rough moorland and wooded grounds which extend onto the moorland of Mugdock Country Park. Although no formal planning permission has been sought, subject to necessary approvals there could be development potential within the grounds.
The house offers spacious accommodation on three levels. Within the basement is a large central room linking a study area on one side and a work room on the other, plus a separate laundry room. The ground floor accommodation includes a lounge, a large, split-level sun room with a dining and sitting area and with direct access to a south-facing patio, morning room, kitchen, bathroom and one double bedroom. The master bedroom with en suite toilet, bathroom, and a third double bedroom occupy the first floor of the house.
Judging from the interior, a great deal of thought has gone into this house over the years to preserve and enhance the Art Nouveau style. The reception hall has a polished maple floor, two attractive stained and leaded windows and a fanlight to the front, plaster cornicing, and a period-style fireplace and overmantle. The lounge also has a polished maple floor - although more prominent is the five-framed box bay window and an Art Deco-style brick fireplace and open fire. This room has glass panelled double doors which lead through to the dining room section of the sun lounge.
An addition to the house, the split-level sun lounge has a timber-clad ceiling. On the higher level the dining room has south-facing windows to one wall plus a triangular window to the side. Steps lead down to a sitting area dominated by a full-height triangular window which offers a glorious view of the rear garden and beyond to Mugdock Moor.
Open plan to the kitchen, the morning room also has double glass doors to the sun lounge. A bright, well proportioned space, the morning room has a maple floor, fitted oak storage cupboards and a work/display top, and a staircase which leads down to the basement.
Redesigned by an architect, the kitchen is bordered by windows on three sides - including a full height window. It features a ceramic tiled floor, open beam celing and oak units and worksurfaces.
Dominating the ground floor bedroom is a Glasgow-style fireplace and overmantle. The bathroom, with a ceramic tiled floor and wall tiling to picture rail level, has a four- piece suite incorporating a corner bath and shower unit.
With three windows overlooking the front garden, the first floor landing forms an additional seating area. The master bedroom has fitted double and single wardrobes, plus an en suite toilet with a storage cupboard and access to further eaves storage in the loft.
The remaining double bedroom has an original fire surround with a tile inlay and open fire, a fitted wardrobe and shelved storage cupboard. The principal bathroom includes a four-piece suite with a double-size shower cubicle.
The basement is one large room with French doors to the rear garden, off which is a study area and workroom. A separate laundry room is plumbed for appliances.
Offers over #325,000 are invited by Slater, Hogg & Howison. Tel: 0141 943 1144 for details.
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