Ellisland, 200 Nithsdale Road

Sitting proudly on the crown of approximately 2/3 of an acre plot and set idyllically amidst beautiful gardens, Ellisland enjoys the distinction of being the only symmetrically fronted villa designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Alexander Greek Thomson. This unique property was built in 1871 and is a striking design which benefits from extensive natural light throughout.

Exciting features of this classic design are the magnificent Egyptian style columns at the entrance, flanking a carved oak doorway and original cast-iron lamps. These lead to a broad, grand, entrance hall which is flooded with light from a sky-lit atrium. Externally the property displays wonderful “Greek Thomson” features such as tall “fluted” chimney pots and exotic lotus fretwork work around the gutters which in this case extends around the entire perimeter of the property.

The current owners have been in possession of the property for some 35 years, during which time they have lavished much care and attention on the property whilst exploiting its full potential for family living and entertaining. The property has been beautifully maintained and is complimented by sympathetic upgrading and modernisation with décor, fixtures and fittings chosen carefully with painstaking attention to detail to compliment the original architectural design.

The accommodation in full comprises: a fabulous mosaic tiled entrance vestibule, leading to the beautifully lit aforementioned hallway with atrium (which could easily double as a dining hallway or a fantastic entertainment space); splendid drawing room with a white Carrara marble fireplace featuring gold leafed engravings; a symmetrically matched sitting room again with a similar white Carrara marble fireplace (and access off to a butler’s pantry/storage area); traditional style kitchen open plan to family dining/breakfasting space with window seat and period cast iron fireplace; extensive rear quarters with granolithic terrazzo flooring provides excellent preparation space for entertaining or alternatively for storage and everyday utilities. Off this area there is larder space, utility/laundry room, gardener’s toilet, and office space.

The downstairs accommodation is completed by: three beautiful double bedrooms (the principal bedroom with double window aspect, and one with French door leading to garden); stunning principal family bathroom which has been beautifully considered in every detail and also a w.c. with wash basin.

A concealed staircase from the inner hallway leads to first floor where there are two charming further double bedrooms, a bathroom with shower over bath, and a beautifully lit studio area with storage off.

The property has a security alarm system and gas central heating throughout complimented by a real coal fireplace in the drawing room, plus living flame gas fires.

Externally, the mature, well-stocked, gardens provide great interest and an array of colour whilst affording excellent privacy to the front elevation where there is an impressive circular driveway. The rear gardens are partly formal and informal to allow extensive recreation space for a family complimented by various external storage facilities, a green house where there are vines growing and also a central ornamental pond. To the rear elevation there are stunning panoramic vistas over Glasgow City Centre and beyond to the Campsie Hills.

Superlatives and adjectives aside the outstanding design of this rather special property speaks for itself. This is a genuinely scarce opportunity to acquire a wonderful family home.

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