2 Canniesburn Drive, Bearsden, G61

Set on the first floor of Westerly, McCarthy & Stone’s contemporary age-restricted development in Bearsden, this beautifully presented two-bedroom apartment has the proportions, storage and sense of space of a much larger home, combined with the convenience of an apartment designed to make life altogether easier.

With a south-facing balcony, positioned directly off the main living space, it is one of our favourite features of the apartment. Its outlook towards the road gives you something surprisingly valuable: somewhere to sit in the sun and watch the world go by. Being south-facing, it enjoys the sun throughout the day, while the apartment’s triple glazing means that once you step back inside, the traffic noise is left outside with it.

The balcony itself is covered and generously proportioned, so this is a usable outdoor space rather than somewhere designed simply to accommodate a couple of plant pots. Morning coffee, lunch in the sun or an evening drink all work rather nicely here.

Inside, the apartment is centred around an exceptionally generous open-plan living space. At almost six metres long, the sitting and dining area has room for proper furniture and a full dining table, while extensive glazing brings in an abundance of natural light. Double doors open directly onto the south-facing balcony, giving the whole room a particularly bright and open feel.

The kitchen sits neatly beyond the dining area and is finished with contemporary gloss cabinetry, timber-effect worktops, integrated appliances and a breakfast bar. It feels connected to the main room without dominating it, making the space equally comfortable for a quiet evening or having family and friends over.

Both bedrooms are good sized doubles, the master bedroom is particularly generous, with extensive fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite shower room, while the second bedroom has plenty of space to work equally well as a guest bedroom, study or a combination of the two.

There is also a separate main bathroom, dedicated laundry cupboard and further storage throughout the hall, making the practical side of the apartment unusually well considered.

Westerly itself comprises just 23 apartments set within beautifully maintained residents’ gardens, with established planting, lawns and seating areas providing somewhere pleasant to sit without having to spend Saturday afternoon cutting any of it. There is residents’ and visitor parking, lift access and attractive communal areas, including the residents’ sun lounge.

The location is particularly convenient. Westerly sits at Canniesburn, giving you all the benefits of a Bearsden address while remaining remarkably close to Glasgow’s West End. Bearsden Cross and its shops, cafés and everyday amenities are within easy reach, while the West End is only a short journey in the opposite direction. Bearsden railway station, regular bus services and excellent road connections make getting around equally straightforward.

For someone moving from a larger home, perhaps the best thing about 2 Canniesburn Drive is that it doesn’t feel like a dramatic exercise in giving things up. There are two proper bedrooms, two bathrooms, excellent storage, room to entertain, beautifully maintained gardens outside and a south-facing balcony from which to sit in the sunshine and watch the world carry on around you.

Please note: Clients should be aware that, as part of the Deed of Conditions, McCarthy and Stone, the developer and property manager, retain a 1% fee of the purchase price, upon any future sale of the properties at Westerly.

Agency Registration Number: 1812011