“Roddam” is one of the most distinctive homes in Newlands, which is one of the most desirable locations in the southside of Glasgow. It is a handsome red sandstone double-fronted detached villa built in the 1890s and offers very flexible accommodation over three levels, suitable for a variety of family situations. This wonderful home is a testament to the current owners’ commitment and dedication in renovating this late Victorian/early Edwardian home and is one of the finest examples within the area to grace the open market.
Internally, the subjects offer flexible, extensive and highly versatile family accommodation. This 5 bedroom home has been fully renovated to an exacting standard and offers traditionally proportioned rooms typical of the period, seamlessly blending original period features with modern convenience, set within generous established garden grounds of just under ¼ acre.
The home is approached via a grand horseshoe driveway through double entrance pillars on both sides. Traditional storm doors lead on to the entrance vestibule which, in turn, leads into a large entrance reception hallway through a beautiful hardwood and stained glass doorway. The hallway flooring is solid hardwood.
Off the hallway is a beautiful traditional drawing room, complete with stunning period features; deep skirting, original fireplace with gas fire, bay window looking onto beautiful front garden and featuring stunning cornicing.
The separate dining room, with bay window looking on to Newlands Road, is open plan on to a large designer kitchen. This bespoke kitchen is very well appointed with an excellent range of floor and wall mounted units, built-in appliances including a double-oven range and a large opulent marble breakfasting island (benefiting from views over the rear garden). Finally, a rear sitting/TV room and a WC complete the ground floor accommodation.
The impressive original oak staircase sweeps up to the first floor, which also showcases the original stained glass landing window. The first floor accommodation hosts four large double bedrooms. The half landing area features a 4-piece family bathroom, a butler’s pantry and separate WC. The principal bedroom, complete with bay window, also benefits from a generous ensuite and bath. A further separate sizeable study provides permanent staircase access to the floored loft area. This provides substantial storage space with the benefit of extensive standing area, and has lighting and electrical points.
Moving on to the garden level accommodation of the home, there is a fully fitted prep kitchen and utility room; a double bedroom with ensuite; a large music room/office space and a fabulous lounge/family area complete with dining space which provides access, via patio doors, on to a secluded patio area which enjoys evening sun. The rear garden provides a secure space benefitting from modern attractive gates.
The garden grounds wrap around the home and are mainly laid to lawn with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs providing seasonal colour. The separate large garage has plenty of space for parking and storage and there is a modern log cabin summer house. The rear of the property is south facing providing a haven for outside entertaining. There are plenty of external electrical sockets around the garden area. The horseshoe driveway provides excellent off street parking provision.
The specification includes gas central heating (new boiler installed in 2025), rewiring and re-plumbing, replacement hardwood timber sash and case windows and has been re-roofed. All windows and external doors benefit from being double glazed. This beautiful home also has a security alarm system with maintenance contract.
Location
Forming part of the prestigious suburb of Newlands, acknowledged as one of Greater Glasgow’s most sought after residential areas, the property is conveniently located approx 3 miles to the south of Glasgow city centre and provides first class commuter links to City Centre, East Kilbride, Paisley and other commercial centres. Langside train station is 3 minutes walk from Roddam and Central Station is only around 16 minutes by train.
Newlands is synonymous with high calibre Victorian and Edwardian detached and semi-detached family homes and provides a delightful environment for families.
The locality incorporates Newlands Lawn Tennis Club (with squash and paddle courts as well as indoor and all-weather outdoor tennis courts) and numerous parks and amenity areas. The beautiful Newlands Park is only minutes walk from Roddam.
Newlands is bordered by the suburbs of Langside, Muirend and Shawlands which provide an excellent range of shops, supermarkets, fine restaurants, stylish bars and a variety of recreational facilities.
There are good local primary and secondary schools and the property is close to various pick up points for several of Glasgow’s finest private schools with Hutchesons’ Grammar in close proximity. These can also be easily reached by the nearby train. Glasgow Academy kindergarden and prep school is minutes walk from Roddam.
The southside of Glasgow offers a broad spectrum of shopping facilities including The Avenue shopping complex at Mearns Cross, Silverburn shopping centre and an abundance of sports and recreational facilities including Pollok, Williamwood and Whitecraigs golf courses, several tennis and bowling clubs, Nuffield health club, Parklands Country Club, Eastwood Theatre, a swimming pool and local parks. These are all within 10 minutes from Roddam.
