House For Sale £335,000
Designed by a local Architect, this property sits pleasantly down a leafy lane on the banks of The Old Canal, its cobbled driveway leading to the home reminiscent of times gone by, built within the grounds for the original and still standing North Gatehouse for one of two sister cotton mills, The Old Canal a man made relec once used for the transport of goods from Glasgow to Johnstone.
The home is a wonderfully presented four-bedroom detached property with flexible accommodation spread over two levels, set within level south facing garden grounds and views over water below the home is set within a place of true tranquillity.
Entered via a canopied and beautifully symmetrical front porch featuring bespoke flower effect ironwork railings, the sizable reception hallway boasts W.C and excellent storage closet, the reception hall opens up to a double height ceiling where the pinewood banister staircase is placed. The fully fitted dining kitchen offers dual aspects and takes influence from Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring a range of wall base mounted units with integrated oven/grill, hob and dishwasher. A family/sitting room sits just beyond the kitchen. A fitted utility suite provides direct access to the rear garden grounds. The fantastically bright formal lounge features a limestone focal point fireplace, French doors give access to the rear garden lane which runs along the bank of the Old Canal to the rear garden. Above the French doors A front facing room accessed from the reception hall provides the perfect space for a study or guest bedroom.
On the upper level, the landing which looks down into the reception hall provides the perfect space for a focal point chandelier. The principal bedroom benefits from a sizable three-piece ensuite bathroom and is perfectly designed with a Juliet balcony which overlooks the Old Canal providing wonderful viewing of the wildlife. There are a further three double bedrooms each with storage closets, an impressive four-piece ensuite bathroom completes the internals.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and masses of storage space throughout including a sizable attic.
Externally this home is set in the most wonderful of locations, hidden away from the hustle and bustle it is peacefully quiet. To the front a Cobbled driveway with carports which make use of a listed brick wall which formed part of the origional properties kitchen and made up part of the stables. The garden grounds are fully enclosed, as well as surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery providing perfect privacy. Being mostly laid to lawn the rear garden is easily maintained, featuring a decking area and separate lower tiered garden which is currently used as a drying green whilst also housing the garden shed neatly tucked away. A superb high-quality playhouse is placed on decking to the rear of the garden which was further converted beyond the original spec to look and feel like a real home.
The excellent location provides a rural feel whilst still being only a stones throw from superb shopping facilities, Phoenix retail park is a few minute drive whilst Paisley town offers excellent culture along with some fine eateries and bars; the Royal Alexandria Hospital is a quarter of a mile away. Glasgow Airport is a short 5 minute drive, and Glasgow city only 20 minutes.
There is a daily routine which will appeal to animal lovers and children, the owner has maintained a small area within the rear lane which provides direct access to the waters of the Old Canal, each day the residents of the waters will wait for pellets to be thrown into the waters. A very therapeutic moment to be enjoyed with this superb home.
The property forms part of the grounds for one of Paisleys historic cotton mills, the North Gatehouse where staff would clock in still sits commandingly at the entrance, the bell tower from the offices of the mill still stands becoming part of the neighbouring home. A bridge which was once present was used by staff to cross the canal into the mill, the mill itself was demolished in the 60s and the bridge gone with it. The sister mill which still stands on Thread street was listed.
EPC Band - C
Council tax Band - F
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: F
The home is a wonderfully presented four-bedroom detached property with flexible accommodation spread over two levels, set within level south facing garden grounds and views over water below the home is set within a place of true tranquillity.
Entered via a canopied and beautifully symmetrical front porch featuring bespoke flower effect ironwork railings, the sizable reception hallway boasts W.C and excellent storage closet, the reception hall opens up to a double height ceiling where the pinewood banister staircase is placed. The fully fitted dining kitchen offers dual aspects and takes influence from Charles Rennie Mackintosh, featuring a range of wall base mounted units with integrated oven/grill, hob and dishwasher. A family/sitting room sits just beyond the kitchen. A fitted utility suite provides direct access to the rear garden grounds. The fantastically bright formal lounge features a limestone focal point fireplace, French doors give access to the rear garden lane which runs along the bank of the Old Canal to the rear garden. Above the French doors A front facing room accessed from the reception hall provides the perfect space for a study or guest bedroom.
On the upper level, the landing which looks down into the reception hall provides the perfect space for a focal point chandelier. The principal bedroom benefits from a sizable three-piece ensuite bathroom and is perfectly designed with a Juliet balcony which overlooks the Old Canal providing wonderful viewing of the wildlife. There are a further three double bedrooms each with storage closets, an impressive four-piece ensuite bathroom completes the internals.
Further benefits include gas central heating, double glazing and masses of storage space throughout including a sizable attic.
Externally this home is set in the most wonderful of locations, hidden away from the hustle and bustle it is peacefully quiet. To the front a Cobbled driveway with carports which make use of a listed brick wall which formed part of the origional properties kitchen and made up part of the stables. The garden grounds are fully enclosed, as well as surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery providing perfect privacy. Being mostly laid to lawn the rear garden is easily maintained, featuring a decking area and separate lower tiered garden which is currently used as a drying green whilst also housing the garden shed neatly tucked away. A superb high-quality playhouse is placed on decking to the rear of the garden which was further converted beyond the original spec to look and feel like a real home.
The excellent location provides a rural feel whilst still being only a stones throw from superb shopping facilities, Phoenix retail park is a few minute drive whilst Paisley town offers excellent culture along with some fine eateries and bars; the Royal Alexandria Hospital is a quarter of a mile away. Glasgow Airport is a short 5 minute drive, and Glasgow city only 20 minutes.
There is a daily routine which will appeal to animal lovers and children, the owner has maintained a small area within the rear lane which provides direct access to the waters of the Old Canal, each day the residents of the waters will wait for pellets to be thrown into the waters. A very therapeutic moment to be enjoyed with this superb home.
The property forms part of the grounds for one of Paisleys historic cotton mills, the North Gatehouse where staff would clock in still sits commandingly at the entrance, the bell tower from the offices of the mill still stands becoming part of the neighbouring home. A bridge which was once present was used by staff to cross the canal into the mill, the mill itself was demolished in the 60s and the bridge gone with it. The sister mill which still stands on Thread street was listed.
EPC Band - C
Council tax Band - F
Tenure - Freehold
EPC Rating: C
Council Tax Band: F
