Description
Extremely rare to the market, this stunning five bedroom family home is in one of Alexandria's most sought after and prestigious address's.
Braemar is a quite outstanding Detached Chalet Style Villa with a superior setting and address on Upper Smollett Street, within a quiet pocket in Alexandria. It is a fantastic family home with adaptable accommodation of 8 principal apartments in immaculate order over two floors with the house itself sitting on a large plot of approximately 1/3 acre with beautiful feature gardens and plentiful driveway parking. Properties of this calibre seldom come to market and early viewing is recommended.
The accommodation comprises:
Ground floor: Welcoming reception hallway with walk-in cloakroom and walk-in storage cupboard, both with electric lighting installed. Bathroom, lounge with access to an impressive and spacious sunroom/conservatory currently providing a sitting area and dining area, the conservatory specification is highly energy efficient Pilkington Optitherm glass and Argon filled double glazed units provide a higher level of thermal efficiency than a brick cavity wall, providing for a warm all year round conservatory. Roof fitted with Pilkington self-cleaning glass with added benefit of two central heating radiators. Semi open plan to a smart breakfasting kitchen with a range of integrated appliances; two integrated fridge freezers, integrated dishwasher, double oven, ceramic hob and a 3 person breakfast bar, utility room, small home gym and access to the integral garage. Also on the ground floor, games room/family room, double bedroom (bedroom 5).
Upper floor: Spacious upper landing, the principal bedroom offers wonderful views over the rear gardens to the hills beyond and benefits from an en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and separate shower, 3 further bright double bedrooms to the front, WC/shower room. Loft is fully floored, electric lighting installed & large 1 square metre easy access loft hatch with telescopic loft ladder.
The property has recently been re-roofed including all flat roof areas which are fitted with insulation and fleece backed rubber membrane with a life expectancy in excess of 50 years. The specification includes smoke and heat alarms fitted throughout in excess of current regulations. Security alarm system covering both lower and upper floor levels. Gas central heating system controlled by digital room thermostat & thermostatic radiator valves throughout.
Outstanding private gardens to the front and rear. The front gardens incorporate a lawn, a selection of mature trees & shrubs with off-road parking for 6 vehicles. With the stunning rear garden laid principally to lawn, a large patio area, an immpresive variety of mature trees & shrubs, affording high levels of privacy while providing open countryside views to the distant countryside/hills. Completely fenced rear garden is dog and child safe. Outside water taps installed. All planted areas in both gardens have bark coverings for weed prevention.
Large Garden Shed: New timber roof fitted with Fleece backed rubber membrane with a life expectancy in excess of 50 years. Electricity, water and drainage are installed.
Garage: An integral garage with Hormann electric garage door operated via wall switch or remote key fobs. Electrical sockets, lighting and water tap installed.
A very special home that absolutely requires early inspection to appreciate the setting, the level and condition of both the accommodation and the stunning gardens.
The property "Braemar" nestles within a quiet location, yet is only a short distance from Loch Lomond and Balloch. Balloch sits on the banks of Loch Lomond forming part of Scotland's first National Park with stunning views of Ben Lomond and the north. The marina and popular Lomond Shores shopping area are also a short walk from the property. Balloch is within walking distance of all local amenities and public transport links to Dumbarton, Clydebank and Glasgow. Balloch is an enchanting Village on the south-west shores of Loch Lomond and easily accessible from Glasgow. Balloch is often referred to as the gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. It has excellent road and rail links from Glasgow which make it a popular place to visit for a day trip or longer break and a good place to start exploring the National Park. Loch Lomond Shores is a wonderful place to visit, offering a wide range of indoor, outdoor and water-based activities alongside fantastic shopping and dining for all the family.
