Struan, Barclaven Road, Kilmacolm, Inverclyde, PA13

Beautiful mid-Victorian villa

Description

Struan is a beautiful mid-Victorian villa, thought to date from the early 1900s and built of blonde sandstone under a slate roof using traditional construction methods. The home
comprises around 2000sq ft of flexible family accommodation over two floors and has been substantially upgraded and improved by the current owners to create a modern living environment within an impressive period property that benefits from a wealth of features including fireplaces, detailed cornice and ceiling roses and wonderful staircase with original iron balustrade, among others.

The accommodation is on two levels. Entry is via a vestibule that leads through to the fabulous reception hallway which provides access to all the main ground floor reception rooms and the staircase leading to the upper floor. Off the hallway is the well-proportioned living room with woodburning stove and bay window looking over the garden, conservatory and study/bedroom 4.
The dining room and kitchen has an open plan layout and feel with the contemporary fitted breakfasting kitchen generously sized, this includes a wide range of fitted wall and floor mounted cabinets, a range of high spec appliances with Corian worktops. A door leads through to a well-appointed utility and laundry room. A beautiful shower room completes the downstairs accommodation.

The upper floor is accessed via the staircase with original balustrade and stained window. There are here well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal bedroom is substantial space and has excellent built in storage within the eves and dual aspect views over the garden and countryside.
The family bathroom has a luxurious freestanding bath and walk-in shower with the low level wash hand basin and WC benefiting from a mid-century modern lion design.

Occupying a highly sought after elevated plot and surrounded by lawns, mature hedges and trees, the property has a large driveway with space for multiple cars and separate garage.

Location

Struan sits within the highly sought-after West Renfrewshire village of Kilmacolm. Commanding an elevated position to the north east of the village on Barclaven Road with views south towards Windy hill and Muirshiel regional park. Kilmacolm lies 17 miles to the west of Glasgow and is set on the north side of the picturesque Gryffe Valley, surrounded West Renfrewshire’s picturesque and unspoilt scenery. Widely acknowledged as one of Scotland’s most prosperous villages, Kilmacolm is reputed to have some of the nation’s highest calibre family homes. With a population of around 4000 the village has a thriving community with a heritage dating back to 1600 BC and has enjoyed a remarkable history, with Roman influence. The village has a great deal to offer all ages with a broad range of social activities, often centred around the local golf, tennis, squash and bowling clubs. The village boasts an excellent primary school along with the widely renowned St Columba’s independent school. Pick up points are to be found within the village for Glasgow’s highly reputable private schools which include Glasgow and Kelvinside Academies and The High School of Glasgow. Glasgow International Airport is within 10 miles and the M8 provides direct commuter links to the commercial centres of central Scotland. A frequent bus service to the city and rail connections are to be found at Johnston, 7 miles away