Description
Orkie House is a striking detached villa occupying a generous corner plot in the highly desirable Newlands area.
Set back from the road on a substantial plot at the junction of Newlands Road and Aylmer Road, the property offers driveway access from Aylmer Road, with a pathway leading through the expansive front garden to the main entrance on Newlands Road.
The accommodation begins with an impressive reception hallway providing access to all principal rooms inclduing a tiled W.C. The elegant bay-windowed lounge enjoys a wood burning stove with feature surround, bespoke bookcase and incredibly useful study/home office space off, another reception room that is currently utilised as a play room with lovely dual aspect, fabulous open plan kitchen/living/dining space with kitchen boasting granite worktops, a range of base and wall mounted units and tiled splashback, open plan onto a fabulous bay windowed living/dining room with dual aspect and feature fireplace. There is direct access from the rear of the kitchen to a large and exceptionally practical utility room which also has access out to the rear garden.
Upstairs, the broad landing includes a linen cupboard and leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The master bedroom features a stunning en-suite shower room off with tiling, two piece suite and separate shower enclosure. The family bathroom is fully tiled and fitted with traditionally styled two piece suite, freestanding bath and a separate walk-in shower.
This exceptional villa showcases a wealth of beautifully retained and enhanced period features, such as deep original skirting boards, restored sash and casement windows, elegant fireplaces in both the lounge and sitting room, original floorboards, and exquisite woodwork including ornate cornicing and the stunning original balustrade.
Additional benefits include gas central heating, tastefully coordinated décor that complements the traditional character of the home, and immaculately maintained garden grounds to the front, side, and rear. The gardens also host a shed, a detached garage, and a spacious driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
Newlands is a beautiful suburb situated in the south of Glasgow. It is one of the most popular suburban areas to be found anywhere in Scotland. This is down to its quiet ambience, popular park, and range of nearby amenities in Giffnock, Shawlands and Pollokshields. There are also excellent transport links nearby via bus road and rail to the centre of Glasgow and elsewhere. Langside and Pollokshaws East Train Stations which provides regular services to and from Glasgow Central is a short walk away.
