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SCOTLAND’S HOMES
WHEN Clarkston railway station opened in 1866, it was bordered by countryside and likely the first new-build property at the time was the accompanying Station Master’s cottage, located adjacent to the station.
Fast forward 150-odd years and Clarkston is now a thriving, sought-after suburb, while this historic cottage fared less well.
Having lain empty for several years, it fell into disrepair and only just survived a bid in 2020 to demolish it in favour of four new shops.
Since then, the former station master’s cottage has been upgraded, extensively modernised and given a new lease of life as a deceptively spacious contemporary home with new double-glazed windows, gas centre heating, neutral décor and quality carpet covering the living room and bedrooms.
More surprising, the overgrown jungle that was a garden has been landscaped to reveal a very sizable plot, now sporting an expansive gravelled driveway/off-road parking area, lawn, and a new addition – a detached, timber-built summerhouse/ sunroom with double doors onto a decked veranda.
Inside, the accommodation is conveniently all on one level, comprising central hallway, two front-facing double bedrooms (one with bay window) and a third double bedroom to the rear, new bathroom (over-bath shower), utility, cloakroom and rear-facing living room with access to an adjoining fitted kitchen with ample storage units and electric hob.
An additional room suitable for myriad uses, the summerhouse benefits from double glazing, wood flooring, and electricity.
Located next to the railway station on Busby Road, the cottage is in the centre of Clarkston’s shopping area, which includes several good restaurants/bars, supermarket, independent shops, bank, library and health care facilities.
The cottage also sits within the catchment area for highly rated schools, including Carolside Primary, Williamwood High School, and St Ninian’s High School.
Offers over £325,000 are invited by Rettie’s Newton Mearns office.