Oakbank is a fine four bedroomed Victorian villa built in 1877 and one of Bearsden s oldest homes, following the introduction, some fourteen years earlier, of the railway line to Bearsden. Enjoying a very central location just to the east of The Cross on Roman Road (across the road from Bearsden s famous Roman Bathhouse remains) and is orientated so that the rear of the house presents itself to the road, with the front set to enjoy a very private, south facing outlook over Oakbank s lovely gardens. As clients will see from the photographs herein, the property is immaculately presented, combining gorgeous retained original features such as ornate plasterwork, woodwork (a superb period staircase) and doors, with areas of significant investment being part of the modernisation of the house undertaken by our clients in 2008 stunning Fired Earth sanitary ware and tiling in two shower rooms (one en-suite) and the bathroom, the superb bespoke kitchen by Neptune, rewiring and total redecoration, including floor coverings. The result is a calm and most welcoming period house of considerable style and quality. 2 3
Flooring includes solid oak in the hall, family room, kitchen and study. Carpets are featured in the lounge, dining room, all bedrooms and the staircase. Travertine adds a further touch of luxury to the shower rooms and the bathroom. The utility room has slate. The house is alarmed, windows in the study, ground floor shower room and the dining room side window are double glazed - the rest retain the traditional sash and casement windows. Heating is mains gas with a traditional system boiler and a Megaflo pressurised hot water cylinder. Designer heated towel rails are in the shower rooms and bathroom. The accommodation comprises vestibule, grand hall running the depth of the house, with the rear entrance hall featuring back door and two roof lights set into the roof pitch. Bay windowed lounge with south (s) and west (w) aspect and stone Minster fireplace at the focal point of the room with real fire. Formal dining room (n & w) with mahogany fireplace with over-mantel and slate hearth/inlay with a contemporary fire basket for logs etc.. Importantly, there is that key living space of open-plan family room (s & e) and kitchen (e), with the family room featuring a fire surround with cast-iron fireplace with Living Flame gas fire and slate hearth. The kitchen is high quality by Neptune Kitchens with granite worktops and upstands, into which is set a large Belfast sink by Franke (designed by Villeroy & Boch) with waste disposal unit. Concealed in the kitchen is a built-in larder fridge (freezer compartment), dishwasher and an excellent larder unit. Commanding centre stage is a large stainless steel range cooker by Stoves with two ovens and a seven-burner gas hob. Utility room, study (n & e) and, to complete the ground floor accommodation, a top quality shower room by Fired Earth with w.c., w.h.b. and over-sized (1,650mm) wet zone shower area. 4 5
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Upstairs, a grand original staircase sweeps past a stained window to a galleried upper hall with curved balustrade/handrail. On this floor are four bedrooms, including a large master with bay (s) and side (e) windows and a simply stunning original plasterwork cornice. Ensuite is a shower room, again by Fired Earth, with a 1,190mm shower enclosure. The three other bedrooms are all good doubles serviced by a Fired Earth three-piece bathroom with a shower set over the bath. All showers are thermostatically controlled. The property benefits for a large loft with ample space for storage. 8 9
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Oakbank sat originally in grounds of some 0.6 acres. It now sits amidst delightful gardens, mainly to the south, of some 0.4 acres, as our clients are near completing the building of their new, and very discreetly set, architect designed contemporary home, positioned to the east of Oakbank, in its grounds of some 0.2 acres. This new house is beautifully finished in stone and has a low-level Sedum roof and with separate access to ensure the independence of both properties. A new timber fence has been installed around the rear east, south and west perimeters of Oakbank. For those with family, school catchment is for Bearsden Primary, along Roman Road at The Cross, with secondary provision at the excellent facilities of Bearsden Academy at Courthill. Also within Bearsden is St. Andrew s Primary on Duntocher Road and the Junior School for The High School of Glasgow on Ledcameroch Road, with its senior school just south of Bearsden at Anniesland. Bearsden Cross has a great selection of shops and services, with high quality independent retailers, as well as a Marks & Spencer s (food hall). The area has excellent restaurants and three coffee shops. Leisure interests include tennis clubs, one very nearby at Jubilee, and golf courses. There is an excellent local authority sports centre (new buildings planned in the future) and private leisure clubs in Milngavie at Sports Direct and the Nuffield Health and Wellness Centre. 14 15
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General Information East Dunbartonshire Council. Tax Band H EER band: F The property is supplied by mains water, gas and electricity. Full Property Address Oakbank, 18 Roman Road, Bearsden G61 2SL Fixtures & Fittings Only items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are included in the sale price. Important Notice The accuracy of this brochure is believed to be correct and it does not form part of a contract. Please visit our website for full terms and conditions of sale. Travel Directions From our office at Hillfoot, proceed southbound on Milngavie Road (A81) and take second right onto Roman Drive and follow this as it becomes Roman Road where you will find Oakbank shortly thereafter on the left hand side opposite the junction for Grange Road. 18 Please Note: Floorplans are for illustration only and may not be to scale and measured at widest points.
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