Incredible detached Edwardian villa in desirable location.
A rare opportunity to acquire a stunning Edwardian home set in just under an acre of beautiful mature gardens and grounds. The house stands proudly elevated over the town of Milngavie with impressive views of the surrounding area. A substantial property constructed of stone under a rosemary tile roof, The Meadows which has been beautifully renovated by the current owners provides a comfortable living environment, with around 5,832 sq ft. Electrically operated gates with red sandstone gate piers give access to the sweeping driveway that approaches the home and the detached double garage offering internal parking or storage. The accommodation is over three levels, beginning with an impressive entrance hall with wonderful features including an inglenook with fireplace. Located to the right of the hall is the characterful sitting room with fireplace, ornate ceilings and a view over the garden. A door from here leads through to a bar/art studio with windows from end to end, built in seating and a bar perfect for relaxing or socialising with access to the garden. The dining room with detailed cornice, ceiling rose and bay window is off a connecting hallway along with a home office, WC, exquisite kitchen/breakfast room and staircase leading upstairs. The Clive Christian kitchen is ivory in colour with black granite worktops and is well appointed offering plenty of wall and floor mounted cabinetry, a central island with a stainless steel sink with Quooker boiling water tap, space for dining and a range Falcon cooker. An open archway leads through to the fantastic partially glazed garden room with bi-fold doors opening out to the garden and a raised patio. Off the kitchen is a handy pantry with wine fridge and utility/laundry room. To the left of the entrance hall you will find a snug and two bedrooms including the principal suite with en suite shower room, dressing room and plenty of built in storage around the room. The luxurious Clive Christian family bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs the property benefits from a further three bedrooms and a modern shower room. Two of the bedrooms have access to the eaves providing storage and all have mirrored wardrobes. Finally the property benefits from an expansive cellar which is a perfect space for a games room or storage. The cellar links back through the house via a rear staircase. The gardens of The Meadows are extensive and are mainly laid to lawn with the chief portion formerly a grass tennis court. The garden has been well laid out with a number of meandering paths designed to take advantage of the mature plants, shrubs and trees that are on display with numerous sitting areas perfect for enjoying different aspects of the garden. To the rear of the property is a large paved patio and to the front a terrace outside the ground floor bedroom with another terrace below is perfect for enjoying a sunset view.
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This is one of the most special & unique properties that I have come across. The garden is especially magical!
Peter WalkerProperty agent