Bears Den | 625,000 pounds ($785,000)
A restored 1930s four-bedroom, two-bathroom semi-detached house in north Glasgow.
This spacious three-storey, four-bedroom home is set on a leafy, landscaped corner lot in Bearsden, a sleepy town in the far north-west of Greater Glasgow. This home has undergone renovations over the years, updating the style with a geometric wall design, glossy kitchen, and contemporary bathrooms.
The local stream, the Manse Barn, flows through the rolling gardens at the rear of the house. The house is located approximately three-quarters of a mile from Bearsden Cross, the town centre. Located approximately 9 miles from Glasgow city centre, Bearsden has a train station, restaurants, grocery stores and tennis club. Glasgow Airport is 20 minutes’ drive away.
size: 2,260 square feet
Price per square foot: $347
indoor: This semi-detached house shares a wall with the adjoining property and is separated from the street by a stone wall. The entrance hall leads to several rooms, including the kitchen, L-shaped living room and open dining and living room with TV and reading corner. The contemporary-style kitchen features large floor tiles, high-gloss cabinetry, and quirky lighting. Off the kitchen is the family room with a fireplace, windows overlooking the garden, and glass doors leading to the deck.
An oak-floored entry leads up stairs with oak balustrades to the three bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom with underfloor heating, soaking tub and oversized shower. The third floor has a fourth bedroom and a room hidden under the eaves that currently serves as an office.
Outdoor space: A few cars can fit in the driveway. The house is surrounded by mature trees, so the view from inside is a symphony of greenery. The deck is accessible from both the family room and lounge. Beyond is a spacious garden, perfect for eating, playing, and enjoying the stream.
cost: £3,026 ($3,800) annual property tax (known as ‘council tax’ in Scotland)
contact: Siobhan Cox, Rettie & Co., +44-0-141-943-3150, rettie.co.uk
Kelvin Bridge | £625,000 ($785,000)
Three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse built around 1880 in Glasgow’s popular West End
This three-storey Victorian townhome is located on a winding, low-traffic street in Glasgow’s Kelvinbridge district and has been renovated by its owner, an architect. Eclectic touches include an open floor plan in the living area, open shelving in the kitchen, and a striking design. Sliding door from the stair landing. The house, once a dance studio, still has reinforced and gleaming parquet floors.
The property is one of a cluster of homes along coveted Lansdowne Crescent, a tree-lined cul-de-sac with two gardens in Glasgow’s fashionable West End. There are restaurants, hotels, cafes and boutiques nearby. The University of Glasgow, museums, schools and Glasgow Botanic Gardens are approximately 1 mile away. Glasgow Airport is approximately 16 miles to the west.
size: 1,776 square feet
Price per square foot: $442
indoor: Painted robin’s egg blue, the stone building’s main entrance opens into an entrance hall painted blue and white and topped with a skylight. Stairs lead to the residences on the second and third floors. A door from the second floor stair landing opens to a communal living area that extends throughout the home. There are two large widows in the living room, facing the street. The kitchen with green accent tiles and open storage is located in the back. A dining area with tall bookshelves and a wooden ladder is between them.
The bedroom and spacious bathroom with shower and laundry area are located on the opposite side of the stair landing. The third floor has two bedrooms and his second bathroom with bathtub. Both bedrooms on the second floor have pitched ceilings and one has a triple skylight.
Outdoor space: This property has access to two adjacent community gardens across the street.
cost: According to the listing agent, this home is not subject to property tax. The annual fee of £40 goes towards the upkeep of the garden.
contact: Ian Williamson, IVY Property, +44-0-141-339-8935, ivy-property.com
Bears Den | 650,000 pounds ($817,000)
4 bedroom, 3 bath home with sustainable features in an affluent suburb.
This detached house in the town of Bearsden was built in 2009 and was awarded Britain’s ‘Best Eco House’ in the Daily Telegraph/Home Building & Renovating magazine that year. Sustainable features include a heat pump with a 250 liter water tank and underfloor heating, energy efficient insulated concrete formwork construction and an environmentally friendly roof design. A colored accent wall, a skylight in the kitchen and numerous windows brighten the interior, while a spacious garden and two balconies maximize the home’s access to nature.
The house is located on a gently curving road, near Bearsden Academy, a middle and high school, and several other schools. The town center, Bearsden Cross, is about a 15 minute walk away. Even closer are the extensive parklands, including Roman ruins and Beardsen Golf Club. Glasgow Airport is 16 miles to the southwest.
size: 1,660 square feet
Price per square foot: $492
indoor: From the sidewalk, a path leads up a few steps to the front door, which leads to a vestibule with a coat closet. A floor-to-ceiling glass panel separates the entrance from a floating staircase, backed by a chartreuse wall. The bedroom is on the first floor, and the kitchen, dining and living room are on the second floor. To the left of the entrance are three bedrooms, the largest of which has a private bathroom with shower and wall-to-wall closet. Beyond the stairs is a bathroom with a shower and bathtub, which is used by his two of the home’s four bedrooms. Another en suite bedroom is located at the rear of the residence, facing the garden. The family room, which doubles as an office, has double doors that open to the fenced backyard.
From the entrance, go down the stairs to the garage and up to the open kitchen, living and dining area. The living area has a Scan wood burning stove and a door leading out onto a street-facing balcony with space for a small dining table. The kitchen has three bulbous pendant lights and a skylight that opens onto a small balcony with space for seating. The two-car garage has a remote-controlled electric door with a wood facade.
Outdoor space: The backyard has a dining set and several raised flower or vegetable beds, plus space for entertaining. In the front, shrubs and foliage set the house apart from the street.
cost: £3,610 ($4,530) tax per year
contact: Siobhan Cox, Rettie & Co., +44-0-141-943-3150, rettie.co.uk
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