Do your homework
Stylish house with office is a haven from the rat race, says Paul Drury
WORKING from home has many benefits – and not just in the current crisis. It can allow you to keep flexible hours to help with family duties – and offers welcome freedom from the misery of rush-hour commuting.
If this sounds appealing, then a sand stone fronted property in Newton Mearns, the upmarket Renfrewshire suburb on the southern flanks of Glasgow, could be well worth considering as your next home.
At first glance, it appears pretty typical of the type of property which carpeted this area in the 1930s. But once you cross the threshold, you encounter a dwelling that could have been designed with the modern home worker in mind.
A family room with stained-glass porthole windows has been converted into a home office. With the right communications in place, you could talk to the world from here without stepping outdoors.
Making those boring nights-in a delight is the home cinema room, complete with a 7ft x 4ft screen connected to an ‘all round surround sound’ system.
And for those who would like to reach out to an elderly or vulnerable member of the family, a converted basement offers the last word in independent living.
At garden level, a suite of accommodation has a separate entrance, lounge, bedroom, kitchen and shower room.
A spokesman for selling agent Rettie said: ‘It’s a spectacular stone-fronted period home, professionally reconfigured by the current owner over recent years, providing accommodation over three floors. Little expense was spared during the refitting, with architect-designed lighting and cinema systems adding further to the fantastic lifestyle of this thoughtfully extended home.
‘For those seeking a traditional facade with a very special luxurious modern contemporary interior, this property will certainly impress.’
The mark of class can be seen from the front door onwards, with beautiful terrazzo tiling in the vestibule and continuing into the hallway, where rich American walnut flooring has been used to great effect.
At the back of the property is a spectacular 29ft kitchen and family room, boasting a built-in dining table with Corian top.
The kitchen offers high-quality wall and floor-mounted units and high-end integrated appliances.
Off the kitchen there is a further hall and steps down to a garden/ dining room, with floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking the garden.
THE master bedroom is on the ground floor, and a spectacular walnut staircase leads to four further double bedrooms on the first floor.
With double glazing, gas central heating and a hi-tech security system, you are bound to feel safe and secure here in the event of any crisis.
So safe and secure, in fact, you might not want to come out once it’s all over.
Offers over £698,000 to Joyce Watt on 0141 639 1999 or email joyce.watt@rettie.co.uk