BIRCH HOUSEWATERFOOT ROAD, THORNTONHALL, GLASGOW

BIRCH HOUSEWATERFOOT ROAD, THORNTONHALL, GLASGOW

An outstanding modern residence set within extensive grounds in a much sought after semi-rural location and appointed in exquisite style.

• Accommodation extending to over 10,000 square feet including garage

• Lift and stair access to all floors

• Approximately 14 acres in all with river frontage

• Attractive established landscaped garden

• Lovely elevated views of the surrounding countryside

• Easy access to major motorways and public transport services

• Automated gated entrance with telephone entry and CCTV security system

• Spacious multi-car garage with automated roller doors

• Gas under-floor heating throughout

IMPORTANT NOTES: Although the sellers or lessors reserve the right to sell or lease their properties without further notice, it is possible that a closing date will be set and interested parties are advised to intimate their interest to Dawsons Estate Agents following inspection of the property. Sellers and lessors are not obliged to accept the highest or, indeed, any offer. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchasers or lessees in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. We would therefore advise that availability of the property is checked before journeys are commenced. No warranty will be given by the sellers or lessors in respect of services and any electrical, gas or oil-fired appliances, including any heating system. Dawsons Estate Agents for themselves and for the sellers or lessors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that whilst the information contained in these particulars are believed to be correct, it is not guaranteed and intended purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of statements made including quantities, maps and plans. These particulars do not constitute or form part of any contract.’

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This most appealing residential property is situated amidst farmland on a quiet country lane which links the villages of Thorntonhall and Waterfoot, yet is easily accessible to primary transportation links. The southern orbital motorway system is within short driving distance and Glasgow city centre is within a twenty minute drive. There are train stations at Thorntonhall (1.3 miles) and Clarkston (2 miles) and public ‘bus services on Glasgow Road within walking distance. Local amenities include a good range of convenience shops at Clarkston with further comprehensive commercial and shopping facilities, including the major supermarkets, at nearby East Kilbride and Mearns Cross.

Birch House is an impressive architect-designed home commissioned by the present owner and completed in 2009 to exacting standards of specification. Its signature feature is the superb central atrium-style rotunda hall with roof-light cupola and from which the remaining accommodation projects in three wings, arranged over three floors served by stairs and a lift. Another notable feature of the hall is its magnificent semi-circular staircase and galleried landing, both with hand crafted wrought iron balustrading and oak handrails. Appointments throughout are of the highest quality and include two Palazzo fitted kitchens in walnut with granite work surfaces and integrated Miele appliances, extensive stone-tiled flooring, oak doors and facings and high performance Nordan windows with fitted blinds. There is gas-fired under floor heating throughout, complemented by living-flame gas fires in three of the public rooms, an intruder alarm and fire detection system, low-voltage lighting and an air-conditioned office.

Ground Floor:

Outer Hall with double storm doors and glazed double inner doors lead into the rotunda Grand Hall with a galleried staircase and double doors which lead out to a large L-shape view-capturing Balcony with glazed balustrade. Adjacent to the hall is the Dining Room with a view-facing bay window and doors from the hall and kitchen area. A service corridor leads off the hall into the west wing of the house and provides access to a Cloak Cupboard with switchgear and an adjacent Cloakroom with wc and wash basin. Also off this corridor is a Second Preparation Kitchen with fitted units, granite worktops, inset sink with waste disposal unit, 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood, eye-level electric oven, integrated dishwasher and a large-capacity free standing larder style fridge/freezer. A door beyond this room leads into the spacious Family Kitchen which is extensively fitted with wall, floor and island units, granite worktops, a 5-ring gas hob with extractor hood, an eye level electric oven with additional combi-oven and plate warming drawer, an integrated tall larder fridge and matching freezer. The large island unit has a granite worktop, a one-and-a-half bowl under-mounted sink with waste disposal unit and pre-wash spray hose, integrated dishwasher and wine cooler. The adjacent open-plan Dining Area has a matching kitchen dresser, view-facing bay window and wall mounted Sony television. From here there is open access into

the similarly spacious Family Room with bay window overlooking an attractive patio terrace, a living flame gas fire, fitted oak entertainment unit with storage and a large pivot-mounted Sony television. On the opposite side of the grand hall is a Gathering Area which leads into the elegant Lounge with its high ‘cathedral’ ceiling, view-facing bay window and living flame gas fire. The east wing of the house projects from the gathering area to the Lift and lower stair well and beyond to the Snug/TV Room with a fitted dresser unit and wall-mounted Sony television. A corridor door beyond gives access to 2 Guest Bedrooms, both with en-suite Shower-rooms providing wash basin/vanity unit, bidet, wc and large shower enclosure.

Upper Floor:

The entire upper floor of the east wing is given over to the Master Bedroom Suite which is accessed by way of double doors off the galleried landing into a Hall with commodious built-in Storage, the Lift and a second Bedroom with en-suite Shower-room. An inner door off the hall leads to the Master Bedroom with view-facing bay window, fitted dresser unit with integrated Sony television, a Shoe Store, 2 fully fitted Dressing Rooms and a large en-suite Bathroom with 2 toilet cubicles, a shower enclosure, free-standing bath and double wash basin/vanity unit.

Lower Ground Floor:

Hall with stair well, Lift and double doors to the large rotunda Gathering Room with living flame gas fire, banqueting table and chairs to seat 20. Also off the lower hall: Gym with a wet-room type Shower, Toilet with wc and wash basin and wall-mounted Sony television. Wine Cellar with racks and storage. Office with recessed air conditioning unit and Sky TV and security system control units. Cloakroom with wc and wash basin. Laundry with fitted wall and floor storage units, block hardwood work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink, Hoover washing machine, Indesit tumble dryer, wall-mounted television. Plant/Drying Room with built-in storage and clothes pulley. In addition, there is an internal door from the lower hall to the garage (see below) and an external door from the laundry corridor to the rear parking and bin storage areas.

Garage: Integral to the main structure with 2 automated double-size roller doors, fluorescent lighting, water point with hose reel, internal door to lower hall and double doors to a large integral Store Room with extensive shelving and fluorescent lighting.

Garden Store accessed by external door from rear parking area with Toilet.

Garden and Grounds:

The total ground area extends to approximately 14 acres which includes some 420 metres of frontage to the White Cart River on which there are riparian fishing rights. The house is set on an elevated plateau commanding lovely panoramic views of the surrounding farmland and beyond to the distant Campsie Hills. From its established colourful

landscaped garden with attractive paved sitting-out areas, the ground drops towards the river where there are areas of mature and semi-mature mixed broad-leaf woodland and a riverside meadow, providing scope for a pony paddock and the creation of woodland and riverside walks. Birch House has a splendid gated entrance with a fine heavy duty automated gate and secure entry system. From here, a sweeping tarmac drive, with photo-cell driveway lighting, descends to generous parking areas at both main door and garage levels.

General Information

Services: Mains electricity, gas and water. Private drainage by mechanical treatment plant.

Local Authority: South Lanarkshire Council.

Council Tax: Band H.

Post Code: G74 5AD.

Home Report: Available by e-mail from the selling agents on request.

Energy Performance Rating (EPC): Band B.

Entry (possession): By mutual arrangement.

Contents: The appliances and other moveable items mentioned in the foregoing, together with fitted floor coverings, blinds and window dressings, are included in the sale. Other moveable items may be available by separate negotiation.

Offers: All offers, in accordance with the guide price indicated in the accompanying letter, should be submitted in formal Scottish legal terms to the selling agents.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with the selling agents, Dawsons. Tel. 01631 563901.