Overview
- Garden: Front Rear
- Council Tax Band: F
Features
- Striking detached Victorian villa
- Significantly improved and in walk-in condition
- Many original features
- Flexible 7 apartment layout
- Stunning dining kitchen
- Double glazing and gas central heating
- Prominent corner location
- Generous garden plot
- Driveway and garage
- Much sought-after and established location
- Council Tax Band: F
Description
Positioned prominently at the corner of Cairns Road and Huntly Drive, this striking detached Victorian villa is set on a generous walled garden plot in a highly desirable area of Cambuslang.
In recent years, the home has been thoughtfully upgraded and restored, elevating it to the highest of modern standards while retaining a wealth of original features. Notable improvements include new external composite gates, low-maintenance uPVC soffits, sash-and-case style uPVC windows in the upper front bays, enhanced insulation, and a reconfigured upstairs layout featuring a contemporary family bathroom. The remaining windows are double-glazed, and the property benefits from a gas-fired central heating system powered by a Vaillant combination boiler. Additionally, the owners have maximised storage options by lining and lighting multiple eaves storage areas, enlarging the attic access hatch, and optimising the traditional pantry, cloak cupboards, utility room, and spacious rear porch.
With a flexible seven-apartment layout, high ceilings, and a generous footprint of around 162 sq. m. (1,744 sq. ft.), this home offers ample space for relaxation and retreats for all ages. A welcoming entrance vestibule leads into a warm reception hallway with a handy store cupboard, a staircase to the upper level, and access to all ground-floor rooms. The fabulous south-facing formal lounge features a fireplace as a focal point and a broad bay window overlooking the garden. Across the hall, the spacious dining room provides plenty of room for entertaining. Also accessible from the hallway is a three-piece family bathroom and a versatile third reception room, currently used as an office but easily convertible to a family room or fifth bedroom. The standout kitchen is tastefully refitted and equipped with modern appliances, with access leading to a utility room that accommodates a washing machine and dryer. A well-sized rear porch, formerly an office, connects to the rear garden and completes the ground floor.
A sweeping staircase from the hall leads to a half landing and continues to a large upper landing, granting access to all first-floor rooms. The spacious principal bedroom features fitted wardrobes, a window seat, a generous dormer bay window, and private access to the upstairs family bathroom. The second double bedroom is also roomy, boasting a large bay window, and newly installed Sharps fitted wardrobes.
The recently installed family bathroom cleverly allows Jack and Jill access from both the upper landing and the primary bedroom, featuring a WC, sink, bath with shower overhead, and a Bluetooth-enabled heated lighted cabinet. Bedrooms three and four are both generously sized and equipped with blackout roller blinds. The smaller bedroom includes two UTP network points, perfect for gamers seeking reliable internet speeds.
Outside, the front of the property showcases a lawn framed by established lime trees, hedging, and low-level sandstone walling. Surrounding views encompass neighbouring sandstone villas and the picturesque treeline of Cambuslang Park. Gated pathways on either side of the property lead to the rear gardens, which feature a private lawn area, two patio seating spaces, young fruit trees, and a garage. The side bordering Huntly Drive boasts a spacious block-paved driveway, providing ample parking for both a caravan and a car. Additionally, two small outhouse storage areas are accessible at the rear of the porch.
Cairns Road is ideally situated near a range of amenities. The house offers convenient access to nurseries and is within the catchment area for West Coats and Cairns Primary Schools, as well as Cathkin High School, which is currently ranked 3rd in South Lanarkshire's high school league table. There are also numerous recreational facilities, including Kirkhill Golf Course and a tennis club, along with a selection of everyday shops. Both Kirkhill and Cambuslang train stations are within walking distance, with Cambuslang offering a direct route to Glasgow Central in about 12 minutes. Furthermore, excellent road links connect the area to surrounding regions and the Central Belt motorway network, making commuting seamless.
The Energy performance rating on this property is Band D.