Location

The Grange is located on the highly sought after Park Road in the town of Johnstone which offers a broad range of local shops, primary schools, churches, professional services and numerous activity clubs. An ideal base for the commuter, there is excellent access to the M8 for connections to Glasgow International Airport, Paisley, Braehead Shopping Centre, Glasgow City Centre and also southwards to the Ayrshire coastline.

Ayrshire is world famous for its renowned golf courses including the British Open Championship courses at Royal Troon and Turnberry. Located nearby and regarded as one of the finest, is Ingliston Country Club and Equestrian Centre. Across the valley is the renowned Greenacres Curling Club as well as Bowfield Hotel and Country Club with excellent gym facilities and swimming pool. Further local shopping facilities and professional services can be found in the nearby villages of Kilmacolm and Houston.   

A wide range of private schools are available in Glasgow City Centre including Hutchesons' Grammar School, Glasgow Academy, The High School of Glasgow and Kelvinside Academy with St Columba's School situated close by in Kilmacolm. There is a mainline train station at Milliken Park around 3.6 miles away, with services to and from Glasgow City. Glasgow Airport lies 8 miles to the east.

Description

The Grange is a superb C llisted, Edwardian villa of considerable character. The property dates from around 1911 and was originally designed by the renowned architect James Barr Lamb. The home offers approx. 4169 sq ft of accommodation over three levels and is defined by its extensive lawned gardens and period features throughout.

Etched stone pillars with electric wrought iron gates open to a substantial gravel driveway that leads up to the house and the main entrance.

Upon entering, a grand reception hall sets the tone, with original wall panelling and fireplace with a cosy seating area, the imposing original staircase leading up. The spacious living room boasts a bay window, attractive fireplace with inglenook and stained glass, and ornate ceiling plasterwork. For more intimate gatherings, the sitting room and dining room are elegant spaces with their own fireplaces and numerous original features.

The kitchen is a fantastic area with plenty of space for dining and benefits from a range of high and low level cabinetry, high quality appliances including a range cooker and a central island. Off the kitchen is a handy utility room, WC and rear staircase leading up to the study.

Upstairs, the luxurious principal suite offers a dressing room and a beautiful en suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bathtub, walk-in shower and twin sinks all finished in a sympathetic style. Three additional double bedrooms, one with en suite shower room and a family bathroom complete the first floor accommodation.

The second floor offers a versatile space that could be used as a fifth bedroom or a billiards/games room.
Outside, the property offers ample parking externally or internally in the double garage that also offers plenty of storage.

The extensive and sheltered gardens are mainly laid to generous expanses of lawn and benefit from a variety of mature trees and shrubs around the periphery with a substantial boundary wall surrounding the property and grounds. Finally, a paved terrace provides a wonderful space to enjoy the garden.