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ISSUE 100
BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY IN WEST CENTRAL SCOTLAND
100th
Property For Sale
ISSUE
FIRST TIME BUYERS
TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOUSE
Contents
5 WELCOME
Our introduction to House magazine.
9 FIRST TIME BUYER SCHEME
Everything we know so far about Scotland’s new first
time buyer scheme. Nicola Sturgeon recently
announced a new £150 million national pilot scheme
to help first time buyers get on the property ladder in
Scotland.
12 PROPERTY FOR SALE
12
Property available in West Central Scotland.
22 TIPS FOR SELLING YOUR HOUSE OR
FLAT WHEN YOU HAVE KIDS
Selling a property can be a stressful time trying to
juggle work, keeping the house tidy and being
available for viewings. Add kids into the mix and it
can become pretty chaotic.
Publisher Cochran Dickie
Editor Curtis Chisholm
Assistant Editor Iain Storrie
Features Curtis Chisholm
Art Director Don Jack
Graphic Designer Stuart Robertson
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Curtis Chisholm & Iain Storrie www.cochrandickie.co.uk
DIRECTORS
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Welcome
WELCOME TO THE LATEST EDITION OF ‘HOUSE’, COCHRAN DICKIE’S PROPERTY AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
THAT BRINGS TOGETHER HOUSE BUYERS, SELLERS AND THOSE PEOPLE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS.
Welcome to the latest edition of HOUSE magazine
Welcome to the summer edition of HOUSE now being semi retired and working for CDEA. So if you need
a cat rescuing from up a tree to knowing the next Booker Prize
magazine. And dower weather it has been! award, ask Colin when you see him!!
Thanks fully it hasn’t dampened the spirits of our property
buying population. Once again I think we have defied the At the time of writing I haven’t had my holiday but if you have
market trend by selling on average a house a day throughout then enjoy the sunshine when it comes and if you haven’t I hope
2019 which for a two branch firm is quite remarkable. What to you have a lovely time. If you are looking to move in the Autumn
do we put that down to? Well I would say great service, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our offices
exposure, quality marketing material and a great team but it also and we can arrange a valuation for you.
comes down to getting the values right. And I know those of you
who read this section regularly will note that I have something to Enjoy you your summer and this month’s edition of HOUSE.
say on this almost every month, but it is absolutely true. We have
demonstrated time and again that if you get the value wrong
Curtis Chisholm
DIRECTOR
(and therefore the asking price wrong to reflect this) then the
buying public, who are no longer duped and are price savvy, will
vote with their feet and either visit the property but not offer, or
offer much less akin to what they think it’s worth or they may not
visit at all. And no one wants that. The lack of supply and
demand for property right now is such that if it is marketed
correctly you will get the demand you wish and get a good sales
value close to if not exceeding your expectations. But it’s not
about who gives you the highest value.
On a different note I would like to thank one of our viewing
persons, Ms Karen Rigby for the time she worked with us. She
was always very polite and accommodating but has left us to
work for Marie Cure full time. In Karen’s place we have Mr
Colin Anderson. For those of you whom haven’t had the
pleasure of meeting Colin then on your next accompanied
viewing you may come across him. He has had an interesting
few years, retiring from the fire service to owning a book shop to
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Everything we know, so far about
Scotland’s new first time buyer scheme
Nicola Sturgeon recently announced a new £150 million national pilot scheme to help
first time buyers get on the property ladder in Scotland. This scheme will provide
loans to first time buyers to help them purchase a property in Scotland.
While not all the details of the scheme have been finalised and announced, Who is eligible and how will they decide how
this article covers everything we know so far about Scotland’s new first time much money to lend?
buyer scheme. At the moment, there are few details about who will be eligible for the
If the news of this scheme has motivated you to buy your first home, make scheme other than it being limited to first time home buyers. No age
sure to enter our first time buyers’ prize draw to be in with a chance of restriction has been announced for the scheme.
winning £3,000 towards your first home deposit. Click the button below to In terms of how much will be loaned to first time buyers, there have been no
find out more and enter. specific details about how this will be determined and whether it will be
means-tested or related to the value of the property.
How much money are first time buyers entitled
to from the scheme? I’m a first time buyer but my partner is not –
Nicola Sturgeon announced that the scheme would lend eligible buyers up to will we be eligible for the scheme?
£25,000 to help boost their deposit and help them on to the property ladder. The government intends that there only be a requirement that one partner
in a couple is a first time buyer. However, they have not confirmed this and
Will I still need to contribute a deposit payment? whether the partner who owns a property would be required to sell it before
Yes, you will still need to contribute a deposit of at least 5% of the value of being eligible for the loan.
the house or flat. The loan is available to help boost this deposit.
When does the loan need to be repaid? Can I use the loan money to bid over the
The loan is secured on the equity of the house and can be repaid in full at valuation of the property?
any time. It must be repaid in full if the house is sold. This means no monthly No, the government confirmed to ESPC that this is a deposit scheme so the
payments are required, unlike a mortgage. money can only be used to boost your deposit.
This means that you will need to save a 5% deposit, and the money required
How much interest will be charged? to bid over the Home Report valuation of the property. Starter homes in
The interest amount has not been determined and announced yet. Edinburgh and the surrounding areas are in high demand, so are frequently
sold for over their Home Report valuation.
How is this new initiative different to Scotland’s
current help-to-buy scheme? So, will this scheme actually help first time buyers
The government has informed ESPC that this new scheme will be applicable in Scotland get on the property ladder?
to both re-sale and new build properties. The help-to-buy scheme is only You are already required to save at least a 5% deposit and the money to bid
available on new build properties. over Home Report valuation. However, this scheme will help by boosting
The loan amount is also different – the help-to-buy scheme helps to fund your deposit which will make monthly repayments more manageable.
15% of the purchase price (equity loan) while the new scheme will offer first Depending on your salary, you may not be eligible for a big enough
time buyers up to £25,000 (cash loan). mortgage to secure a property with just a 5% deposit, particularly with house
For the help-to-buy scheme, the property purchase price must also be below prices rising. The loan amount may therefore provide the boost you need to
the threshold price which is currently £200,000 – at the moment, no secure a property.
threshold price has been announced for the new scheme. One of the advantages of this scheme is that it will be applicable to both
Repayment options also differ at the moment – a help-to-buy loan must be resale and new build properties, meaning you have a greater choice of homes
repaid when you sell, but you also have the option of increasing your equity and areas. The help-to-buy scheme was only available with new build
in 5% steps before this. The loan in the new scheme must be repaid in full developments, meaning you would be restricted to areas where these
once sold but can also be repaid in full at any point before this – no staggered developments are being built.
payment option has been announced for the new scheme.
As further details emerge about the new scheme, more differences, or When will the scheme be rolled out?
similarities, to the help-to-buy scheme may emerge. The Scottish government are currently working on the details of the scheme
with stakeholders but aim to have the application process open by the end of
Will this scheme replace the current help-to-buy scheme? 2019. It is due to run until May 2021.
No, the government has confirmed that this scheme will not replace the
current help-to-buy scheme. The details of how the two will work together
are yet to be announced, however. H
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Oakwood, Kaimhill Farm, 26 Thornly Park
West Glen Road Kilbirnie Avenue, Paisley 27 Crosshill Road,
Bishopton
OFFERS OVER £895,000 OFFERS OVER £579,500 UNDER OFFER
OFFERS OVER £379,995
Situated in an exclusive Kaimhill Farm Steading is a This beautiful detached
development of only four magnificent 4 bedroom, 3 villa occupies a superb, Stunning Dewar style five
properties this ‘Diplomat’ bathroom, 4 reception mature plot with a South bedroom family home
style family home was room family home located facing garden in Paisley’s situated in Dargavel North,
originally built by Manor astride the Renfrewshire / most prestigious address. Bishopton upgraded and
Kingdom however partially re-designed by the current owners North Ayrshire border with stunning views and paddock to the The property was built in 1936 and has wealth of features and neutrally decorated
to create a stunning residence of some 400 sq m or thereby of rear. a spacious and flexible layout making it a fabulous family throughout.
internal accommodation comprising; 5 reception rooms, 4 home.
bedrooms (3 en suite), balcony and fabulous open aspects.
Nether Knockbuckle, Midton Lodge, Midton 22 South Avenue, Mosshall Drive,
Hazelmere Road, Road, Howwood Paisley Bishopton
Kilmacolm OFFERS OVER £520,000 OFFERS OVER £485,000 OFFERS OVER £379,995
OFFERS OVER £795,000 Situated in leafy garden Situated on one of
This beautiful detached
Situated at the bottom of grounds extending to circa villa sits in an impressive Bishoptons more
a leafy private lane sits a one acre or thereby sits and secluded plot in one of discerning addresses
magnificent B Listed Midton Lodge, originally the areas most desirable Number 29 Mosshall Drive
detached family home the outbuildings of Midton addresses. The property is a monoblocked street of
built around 1910 by renowned Glasgow Architect James House and converted in 1998 to this truly fantastic home has generous and flexible accommodation which is perfect for Cala Homes built in 2015.
Salmon. This exclusive property has an idyllic setting set extending to circa 292 sq m of internal accommodation that family life and also enjoys a fantastic south facing back garden.
within 4 acres or thereby of mature garden grounds with includes six bedrooms and three reception room, double
both the River Gryffe and Millburn meandering through it. garage and games room.
Highpoint, West Glen Branscroft, 6 Albert Unit 5, Burnside 39 South Avenue,
Road, Kilmacolm Road, Brookfield Steadings, Langbank Paisley
SO
LD
OFFERS OVER £649,995 OFFERS OVER £499,000 OFFERS OVER £425,000 SOLD
Situated in mature private Situated in the centre of Plot 5 has 291 square This detached bungalow is
garden grounds sits the hamlet of Brookfield meters of immaculate located in one of Paisley’s
‘Highpoint’ a stunning sits ‘Branscroft’ a internal accommodation, premier addresses in
contemporary and traditionally built 4 with 4 bedrooms and 3 Thornly Park. The property
expansive designed 4 bedroom, 3 reception room bathrooms including has a spacious and flexible
bedroom, 4 public room modern villa which has never been Victorian villa with white rendering under a slate roof which master ensuite. layout and occupies a superb plot with a mature garden,
to market. Originally built in 1989, this family home extends was extended sometime in it’s lifetime to create an extensive driveway and detached double garage.
to some 2500 square feet of living space overlooking Misty family home within 0.8a of mature wooded garden grounds.
Law and an open landscape.
Grey Gables, Whitelea 19 Stanely Crescent, Hollypark, Duchal Road, 7 Cargil Avenue,
Road, Kilmacolm Paisley Kilmacolm Kilmacolm
UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £425,000 OFFERS OVER £349,000
‘Grey Gables’ is a This impressive, detached 'Hollypark’ is an elegant Situated in a much
handsome detached home sits in an amazing semi detached Edwardian admired address is this
period villa architecturally plot on the edge of a family home is set over 3 stunning detached and
extended to create a reservoir. There are only a levels amidst fabulous extended villa offering
stunning contemporary few homes which occupy garden grounds and walled great flexible family
family home of great quality set in the heart of the village of such a fortunate position on the water’s edge and this property on three sides. accommodation with fabulous landscaped garden grounds that
Kilmacolm. would be an unmissable opportunity for those who want to wrap around the entire property.
make this their family home.
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56 Belmont Road, 17 Bowfield Way, 37 Balgonie Woods, 26 Levern Bridge Road,
Kilmacolm Howwood Paisley Nitshill
UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £235,000
Situated on preferred side Situated in an enviable Situated at the head of the Truly stunning and
of Belmont Road is this south facing garden within cul de sac in a leafy beautifully presented
seven apartment detached this exclusive and location bordered by modern 4 bedroom
split level villa offering established cul de sac of Balgonie Woods is this (principal es), 3 reception
flexible family residential properties sits beautifully appointed and room detached villa
accommodation with fabulous south facing open aspects to Number seventeen, a quite stunning detached family home extended detached villa, set in a rare to the market locale of situated in a much sought after and convenient residential
the rear. modernised and upgraded in recent times to create a beautiful modern properties. location. The property has been upgraded and offers flexible
family home. family accommodation over two levels.
Sproulstoun Cottages, 93 Main Road, Quartus, 11 Dalhousie 145 Braehead Road,
Howwood Elderslie Road, Kilbarchan Paisley
SO
OFFERS OVER £325,000 OFFERS OVER £250,000
LD
SOLD OFFERS OVER £235,000
Situated in an enviable Situated in a rare to the This deceptively generous
This is an outstanding
position within three miles market locale is 'Quartus', detached bungalow has
family home which
of the village of Howwood Number 11 Dalhousie Road, been extended from it’s
occupies a prime plot with
is this unique 3 bedroom a deceptively spacious original size to provide
exceptional views to
barn conversion, a detached family home spacious and flexible
Elderslie Golf Course. The
stunning home designed and presented with character and requiring a degree of accommodation. The property is in good condition and has a
property has been extended and upgraded to provide fantastic
modernity in mind. modernising and upgrading. fabulous plot with a private, mature garden at the rear.
accommodation over three levels.
17 Craigends Avenue, 9 Torr Avenue, 58 John Neilson 16 Gala Avenue,
Bridge Of Weir Quarriers Village Avenue, Paisley Renfrew
OFFERS OVER £324,995 OFFERS OVER £299,950 OFFERS OVER £249,999 UNDER OFFER
Originally built by Barratt This stunning 5 bedroom, 4 This modern detached villa Situated in a rare to the
Premier, this beautiful reception room family sits in a prime position in market estate in Dean Park
appointed, spacious, 4 home is set in the very this popular development. is this beautifully appointed
bedroom, 2 reception desirable QuarriersVillage, The property has 5 detached family villa
room detached family a small hamlet situated on bedrooms, 3 public rooms, situated towards to the end
home is set at the head of the cul de sac of this much the edge of the highly 3 bathrooms (2 en suite) and a dining kitchen making it a of the cul de sac.
admired avenue in Quarriers Village - a desirable hamlet sought village of Bridge of superb family home.
situated between Kilmacolm and Bridge of Weir. Weir.
6 Southbar Steadings, 1 Rannoch Road, 1B, Morrishill Drive, 3 Patrick Street,
Old Greenock Road, Kilmacolm Beith Paisley
Erskine OFFERS OVER £285,000 FIXED PRICE £244,995 UNDER OFFER
OFFERS OVER £315,000 Situated in this much This will be the second This substantial semi
sought after area of home built in this exciting, detached villa is located on
This beautiful steadings
Kilmacolm is this detached bespoke development of a charming street where
conversion is nestled
chalet villa, extended over three homes in a well properties rarely come
between Erskine and
the past few years now established address in available. This is a
Bishopton. The property
offering great flexible family accommodation with fabulous Beith. generous family home with flexible accommodation formed
was converted in 2010 and provides generous
lawn gardens. over three levels.
accommodation and high quality finish throughout.
35 Millbank Avenue, 17 Braids Gait, Chimneys, Ulundi Drumtalla, 46 Ranfurly
Bishopton Paisley Road, Johnstone Road, Bridge Of Weir
UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £235,000 UNDER OFFER
Number 35 Millbank Situated in the corner of This beautiful traditional Number Forty Six Ranfurly
Avenue is one of those rare this exclusive cul de sac semi detached villa is Road is a stunning semi-
to the market opportunities built by Ossian homes is positioned in a very detached villa that has
to purchase a re-sale 4 this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 popular and well been comprehensively
bedroom, 3 bathroom reception room detached established address in upgraded to create a family
Taylor Wimpey villa in North Dargavel with open aspects to the villa that has been re-modelled creating a beautiful home set in Johnstone. The property has generous proportions and a good home in a fantastic
rear. lovely garden grounds. sized level plot which will no doubt be attractive to the market. location fit for today’s
modern living.
15 Bowfield Way, 14 Gatehead Drive, 1 Rowallan, Gateside 36 Levern Bridge Road,
Howwood Bishopton Road, Barrhead Glasgow
OFFERS OVER £310,000 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £235,000 UNDER OFFER
Situated in an enviable This stunning, four-bed This impressive upper This well presented
south facing garden detached family villa is conversion sits in a modern four bedroom
within this exclusive and situated in the extremely beautifully elevated detached villa is situated in
established cul de sac of popular Dargavel Village position in one of a much sought after and
residential properties sits development. Built by Barrhead’s most well convenient residential
this extended family villa re-modelled to suit todays’ modern Persimmon Homes in 2013 and maintained by the current established address. The property has spacious and flexible location.
living. owners since, it benefits from a south west facing garden and accommodation over the first and top floor of the building with
high specification throughout. fantastic views.
14 House House 15
13 Rowanpark Drive, 9A Glenpatrick Road, 26 Ranfurly Road, 233 Brockburn Road,
Barrhead Elderslie Bridge Of Weir Glasgow
UNDER OFFER FIXED PRICE £159,995 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £119,000
Situated in this very This upper conversion This Keanie built semi- Situated in a convenient
popular residential locale is occupies the top half of the detached villa is situated in location close to amenities
this beautifully appointed old Police Station in this very popular residential at Silverburn and the
extended semi detached Elderslie. The property has a locale and has stunning Motorway network sits
villa that has been good layout, fantastic dining mature garden grounds. Number 233 Brockburn
comprehensively upgraded and well maintained throughout kitchen, driveway and both The property requires modernising however with the plot that it Road, a modern 2 bedroom semi detached property neutrally
offering spacious accommodation. private and communal sits in could be extended with the right permissions to create a decorated throughout.
gardens. much larger home should someone require it.
Rosemount, Port 10 Sandholes Street, 0/1 8 Clouston Court, 2 Park View, Paisley
Glasgow Road, Paisley Glasgow UNDER OFFER
Kilmacolm OFFERS OVER £150,000 UNDER OFFER This stunning rare to the
FIXED PRICE £179,000 Situated in the West End of This bright and attractive market duplex apartment is
Situated at the very heart Paisley is this opportunity to elevated ground floor set in beautiful pleasure
of the village of Kilmacolm acquire a development site apartment has been gardens with fabulous open
is Rosemount a stunning for the erection of student comprehensively upgraded aspects to Brodie Park. The
period lower conversion accommodation with to create a stunning apartment is set over the
comprehensively upgraded throughout and is a credit to the vehicular access comprising 19 two bedroom flats and 2 one residence fit for today’s first and second floor of the building and is presented to the
current owners. bedroom flats ideally placed for the University of the West of modern living. market in excellent decorative order. These apartments are rare
Scotland. to the market and must be viewed to be appreciated.
17 Tantallon Drive, Burnbrae Cottage, Mill 58 Moorhouse Avenue, 65 Greenhill Crescent,
Paisley Braem Bridge of Weir Paisley Linwood
SO
LD
UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £149,995 UNDER OFFER SOLD
This detached villa This cottage is in the heart This two bedroom two This great end terrace is in
occupies a lovely corner of the village of Bridge of reception room semi a cul de sac setting in
plot and has been very Weir and has plenty of detached villa sits in a great Linwood. The property
well maintained by the charm and character. The position overlooking the has been maintained and
current owners. The property has gardens to the common green in the upgraded by the current
house has great gardens, a driveway and the opportunity to rear and traditionally proportioned rooms making it ideal for a popular and well owner to provide a good
extend (subject to planning). range of buyers looking in the village. established Meikleriggs area sized family home.
of Paisley.
31 Ben Lawers Drive, 37 Linn Park Gardens, ½ 83 Maxwellton Road, 21 Newlands Gardens,
Paisley Johnstone Paisley
SO
Paisley
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LD
UNDER OFFER SOLD
LD
UNDER OFFER SOLD
Situated in a very Situated in a popular This stylish ‘B’ listed late This beautiful end terrace
desirable locale is Number residential locale is this Victorian traditional blonde villa has just been
31 Ben Lawers Drive, a beautifully presented three sandstone duplex six refurbished to offer an
Wimpey design detached bedroom semi detached apartment has been immaculate home ready
villa that has fabulous villa with fabulous garden comprehensively upgraded for a new owner to move
open aspects to the rear and is ideally placed for local grounds and the sound of the stream running behind, adding to to provide accommodation straight in. The property sits in a popular cul de sac in a well
schooling. the tranquillity of the surroundings. fit for today’s modern living. established address in Elderslie and has a good sized plot.
8 Dunvegan Avenue, 36 Atholl Crescent, 20 Locherburn Place, 12 Keir Hardie Drive,
Elderslie Paisley Houston Ardrossan
OFFERS OVER £169,995 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £123,000 UNDER OFFER
This lovely semi detached 36 Atholl Crescent is an This well presented 2 This beautiful one
villa sits in beautifully extended two bedroom end bedroom mid terraced villa bedroom detached
maintained gardens in this terrace villa in this popular is situated in a cul de sac bungalow is perfect for
popular Elderslie address. East Paisley address. The location with ample the downsizing market
The property has been well property is a short walk to residents’ parking to the looking in Ardrossan. The
looked after and would make a great family home for those the well regarded Ralston front. property is in a great corner plot and has been refurbished
looking in the area. Primary School. providing an immaculate home in walk in condition.
2 Shaw Avenue, 13 Neuk Avenue, 27 Buchanan Avenue, 28 Springfield Park,
Bishopton Houston Bishopton Johnstone
UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £120,000 UNDER OFFER
This beautiful semi This beautifully appointed Number 27 Buchanan This semi detached villa is
detached villa occupies a two bedroom, two reception Avenue is a two bedroom set within a modern estate
superb plot and is in room semi detached villa is end terraced villa situated in popular for its fabulous
excellent condition set within a very popular a rare to the market location location in within the town
providing accommodation residential locale. The with the added bonus of of Johnstone, due to its
over two levels. There is also a detached garage with subjects have been well maintained internally and externally and parking and garage to the proximity to the train
driveway making this an ideal property in a popular area. include a single detached garage and extended lawn to the rear. rear. station, schooling and
amenities.
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2/2 8 Mulberry Square, Flat 2 51 Kelburne 0/3 6 Mansionhouse 48 Priory Avenue,
Court, Paisley Road, Paisley
SO
SO
Renfrew Paisley
LD
LD
SOLD UNDER OFFER SOLD OFFERS OVER £74,995
This rare to the market
This modern second floor This ground floor flat is in a This mid terraced villa is
ground floor 1 bedroom
apartment is ideal for well maintained block of although requiring
apartment is set in this
young professionals flats that sits in generous modernising and
popular McCarthy Stone
looking for the perfect first and mature communal upgrading is located in a
retirement development
time buy. The property grounds. The property is well established locale in
extremely well located for
has been well maintained and has the added feature of a ideal for those looking to downsize and first time buyers as it is the heart of Gallowhill,
facilities on Glasgow Road and has easy access to public
Juliette balcony in the lounge. in an excellent location. Paisley.
transport.
0/2 88 Barrangary 40 Glencally Avenue, 47 Langlands Avenue, 32 Maple Drive,
Road, Bishopton Paisley Govan Johnstone
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LD
OFFERS OVER £95,000 UNDER OFFER SOLD UNDER OFFER
This beautifully appointed This end terrace villa is in This two bedroom lower This refurbished 2 bedroom
ground floor apartment is a popular part of Paisley cottage flat is in good mid terrace villa is a
the first of the new and has been well condition and has a beautiful example of an
apartments in the ground maintained. The property private front and rear upgraded property fit for
floor to come to the has good sized rooms and door. The property is today’s modern living.
market as a re-sale. a pleasant view to the located with easy access to The Queen Elizabeth University
Completed in 2015 it has open aspects to the front and rear. Hospital and Glasgow City Centre.
benefits from an allocated parking space to the rear.
30 Simons Crescent, 7 Glenbrittle Drive, 140 Allanton Drive, 138 Polsons Crescent,
Renfrew Paisley Cardonald Paisley
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LD
OFFERS OVER £95,000 SOLD UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £69,995
Located within this quiet This mid terrace villa has Situated in a generous plot This one bedroom top floor
rare to the market been very well maintained sits Number 140 Allanton apartment is well presented
location, and conveniently by the current owner but Drive, a two bedroom and located in a popular
located for Renfrew’s would benefit from some upper cottage flat requiring location with allocated
town centre is this internal modernisation. some internal decorative parking and easy access to
stunning refurbished semi The house has landscaped rear gardens and would be a upgrading however offering spacious accommodation in a very local shops and amenities on Neilston Road and Paisley Town
detached home offering generous living accommodation great purchase for a young family looking in the area. popular residential locale. Centre. The flat occupies a corner position so has outlooks to
over two levels.
the front and side.
36 Lothian Crescent, 3 Orr Square Church, 68 Kiloran Street, Flat 1/1 22 Cardell
Paisley Paisley Thornliebank Drive, Paisley
SO
SO
LD
LD
UNDER OFFER SOLD SOLD OFFERS OVER £69,995
This two bedroom semi Ground floor two level This is a superb lower This first floor apartment is
detached villa sits in a conversion within Orr cottage flat which has a smashing size and has
corner plot with an Square Church which was been very well maintained mature private and
elevated position. The converted by the award- by the current owner. The communal gardens at the
house has been well winning developers Noah property has good quality rear. This is a three
maintained externally but in 1997 situated in the fixtures and fittings and enclosed gardens and could be ideal bedroom apartment which is rare to the market in this area and
would benefit from some heart of Paisley. The property offers contemporary for a couple or those looking to downsize. offers great value for money and flexible space.
modernising internally. accommodation in a fantastic traditional building.
44a Brisbane Street, 38 North Road, 6 Rashiehill, 15 Finlaystone Place,
Largs Johnstone Erskine Kilmacolm
UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £84,995 UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £69,950
44A Brisbane Street is an Situated in this rare to the
This mid terrace villa is a Number 15 Finlaystone
upper conversion on a market location is this well
well recognised style of Place is a rare to the market
popular street in Largs maintained two bedroom
home in Erskine. The 1 bedroom semi detached
close to local amenities on and a box mid terraced
property would benefit bungalow situated in a cul
the front and in the town villa with views to the
from some internal de sac setting set back from
centre. The property has Church Steeple in the
modernising but has good sized rooms including a great dining the road with off street
private access at the side of the building and a private town centre and Old
kitchen. parking.
garden at the rear. Kilpatrick Hills beyond.
36 Aytoun Drive, 23 Locher Gardens, 3 Colinslee Avenue, 53 Craigmuir Avenue,
Erskine Houston Paisley Cardonald
UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £84,995 UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER
36 Aytoun Drive is a mid Well presented quarter
3 Colinslee Avenue is a This lower cottage flat has
terrace villa in the popular villa situated in the ever
beautiful upper cottage flat great sized apartments and
and well established popular estate of Locher
in the popular Lochfield would be a superb
Bargarran area of Erskine. Gardens. With a wrap
area of Paisley. The purchase for a first time
The property occupies a around garden that is
property is one of the buyer, couple or those
nice position with a charming garden at the rear with open beautifully tended this one
larger styles and sits in a corner position plot with an open looking to down size to
outlooks. bedroom home is sure to
outlook. level accommodation.
appeal.
18 House House 191/1 104 Neilston Road, 7D Knowe Road,
Paisley Paisley
SO
LD
OFFERS OVER £65,000 SOLD
Stunning apartment This one bedroom, first
comprehensively re- floor flat need some
furbished and modernised upgrading but would make
yet retaining the ambience a good buy to let or first
and character of a time buy.
traditional property set on
the preferred first floor.
95 Crags Road, 6 Candren Way, Paisley
Paisley
SO
SOLD
UNDER OFFER
LD
This semi detached villa
This lower cottage flat is occupies a good plot and
ideal for those looking for a has a detached garage.
good sized apartment in The property would
the Lochfield area. benefit from upgrading
Lochfield is a popular spot but has excellent potential
with a selection of cottage and is located in a well
flats and semi detached maintained cul de sac.
villas.
4A Wren Place, 32 Old Road,
Johnstone Elderslie
UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER
Fantastic ground floor 2 This upper cottage flat is
bedroom apartment that in a well established
has been insulated address in Elderslie and is
externally in 2016 and is in good internal condition
neutrally decorated and also enjoys a private
internally. section of garden. D E S I G N A N D B U I L D T E A M
6D, Montgomery Drive, 51A Mossvale Street,
Kilbarchan Paisley
SO
LD
OFFERS OVER £49,950 SOLD
Situated on the preferred This is a beautifully
first floor sits this ideal presented ground floor
apartment overlooking the maisonette in a S T R U C T U R A L & P E R I O D P R O P E R T Y S P E C I A L I S T
common green to the convenient location for
front in a well established access to the M8 and
address in Kilbarchan. Paisley Town Centre. The property has good sized rooms
and a pleasant outlook.
41 Elphinstone Court, 6D West Campbell
Lochwinnoch Road, Street, Paisley
Kilmacolm
UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £42,000 H O U S E B U I L D E R S
This one bedroom third The ground floor
floor retirement flat by apartment has good sized
McCarthy Stone enjoys rooms and has been well
impressive rear views kept. There is ample
towards the countryside storage and modern
and is set in the heart of Kilmacolm convenient for shops, fixtures.
amenities and transport facilities.
32 Homemount House, PAISLEY OFFICE: 21 Moss Street, Paisley PA1 1BX
Gogoside Road t: 0141 840 6555 f: 0141 848 9168
e: paisley@cochrandickie.co.uk
UNDER OFFER
This one bedroom
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retirement flat is in a
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popular development built
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by McCarthy Stone. The
apartment does require
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sits in well maintained landscaped grounds and has an
accessible lift to every floor.
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or flat when you have kids
Selling a property can be a stressful time trying to juggle work, keeping the
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De-clutter your home Occupy the kids
It’s amazing how fast things can accumulate when you It’s difficult to prepare your home for viewings when
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before you know it your home is one BIG playroom. Purchase special toys or activity books and games to
So before having the photos taken, take the time to go keep them occupied while you get the property ready
through each room and decide what needs to go. or enlist the grandparents for an hour (or two) to take
Neutralise the décor - The last thing you the kids out during viewings.
Neutralise the décor Clean
The last thing you want is for buyers to feel they will As an added touch to boost your home’s selling
have to factor the cost of re-decorating into their potential, carry out a deep clean throughout. Make
budget. You want to make sure your home appeals to sure you don’t miss those sticky finger prints on the
the masses and whilst your little action heroes may windows!
love their brightly coloured bedroom, chances are the
majority of buyers won’t. Not everyone can look past
décor so neutralise walls and remove decorative items
such as themed curtains or posters.
Depersonalise
It is important that buyers can picture themselves
Follow our
living in your home. To prevent them from becoming
distracted by your personal belongings, put the kid’s Instagram to
artwork away, remove fridge magnets, calendars and
other personalised items and consider swapping some
family photos with generic pictures. keep up with
Redefine the space
our latest interior
If you currently use your spare room as a play room
for the kids, convert it back to a bedroom or home
inspirations.
office. This will really help to sell the space you have
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Viewings Where to start
Perhaps one of the more difficult things about selling
with children is having the house ready for viewings
If you’re looking to get started with selling
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whether you want to offer “open viewings” or do
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6555
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