Glen Almond, East Kilbride, Glasgow

Forming part of a leafy green neighbourhood, this two-bedroom main-door upper villa has an idyllic location on the rural edge of East Kilbride, whilst still remaining within easy reach of amenities, schools, and bus and rail links. This southwest-facing residence is attractively presented throughout as well, enjoying crisp white interiors and quality finishings. It benefits from a well-appointed kitchen and tiled shower room, as well as a southwest-facing garden and a garage. Just a 30 minutes’ drive from Glasgow city centre, it will certainly be in popular demand amongst a wide variety of buyers.

The home’s private front door opens to a staircase leading up to the first-floor hall. On the left, the living/dining room draws you in thanks to its neutral decoration and soft carpeting – a desirable aesthetic for new buyers. A spacious footprint accommodates an excellent choice of furnishings, whilst a southwest-facing picture window ensures a flood of daily light. Internal glazing allows the light to flow into the hall as well, adding to the airy environment.

Next door, the kitchen has a monochrome-inspired colour palette, fitted with cream coloured cabinets and granite-style worktops. It is a popular design which is elevated by the stone-effect splashbacks. A gas hob, double oven, and extractor hood come integrated, with a freestanding fridge/freezer, and a washing machine also included.

Set side by side, the two double bedrooms echo the aesthetic of the living area, which ensures a light and airy ambience. Both rooms are supplemented by built-in wardrobes, with the principal bedroom also enjoying additional built-in storage. A modern three-piece shower room completes the accommodation on offer, providing a washbasin, a hidden cistern toilet, a towel radiator, and a step-in shower enclosure. The property has gas central heating and double glazing for year-round comfort.

Externally, the home has a private front garden that has a manicured lawn and a suntrap, southwest-facing aspect. It also has a private garage for secure parking.

Extras: all fitted floor and window coverings, light fittings, integrated kitchen appliances, a freestanding fridge/freezer, and a washing machine to be included in the sale.

Area
East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire
East Kilbride is South Lanarkshire’s largest town, lying approximately 9 miles from Glasgow and just 6 miles from Hamilton. The town is thought to date as far back as the Neolithic and Early Bronze Age and is steeped in local history, with a number of landmarks and the National Museum of Rural Life highlighting the town’s rich past.

James Hamilton Heritage Park in the town is a beautiful country park with a 16-acre loch for water sports and fun boats, adventure playgrounds, and a bird sanctuary for avid birdwatchers. The 20th-century A-listed Dollan Aqua Centre is one of the area’s premier leisure centres, boasting South Lanarkshire’s only 50m swimming pool, two state-of-the art gyms, a varied timetable of fitness classes, and a creche. Langlands Moss Local Nature Reserve offers the perfect backdrop for a leisurely stroll, dog walk, or run, and the town also enjoys two golf courses. East Kilbride boasts outstanding shopping facilities, with EK shopping centre offering a wealth of shops, coffee shops, family-friendly restaurants and fast food outlets, an ice rink, a bingo hall, a climbing wall and aerial adventure course, a soft play area, a cinema, and a PureGym, as well as a library, ensuring there is something for all the family. The town offers education from nursery to tertiary level at a number of primary schools, secondary schools, and a college. East Kilbride has two train stations offering regular services into Glasgow, and owing to the close proximity of major road links, travelling by car or bus couldn’t be easier.