Detached house for sale in The Loaning, Duchal Road, Kilmacolm, Inverclyde PA13

Description
The Loaning was originally built as a lower and upper villa home, most properties of this design and style were converted to create two homes. It is a substantial and handsome period property, the front elevation of which is completed in dressed honey coloured stone. The architecture is classically Victorian and there are two fine oriel windows, over hung eaves, a slated roof with ball top finials at front bays. The side elevations are of pointed whin stone. Internally, the proportions are generous with the careful and sensitive retention of period features including detailed plaster work to cornices, ceiling roses, picture rails and fireplaces.

The Loaning is most inviting; the accommodation is laid out over one light and bright easily managed level. The period nature of the house and its original architecture have been carefully blended with contemporary living. Throughout the house, there is fine use of herringbone to floors and contemporary wall panelling. Kitchen and bathroom ware are deluxe range quality with complementary ceramics. The kitchen to dining delivers not only a stylish working kitchen but also a functional and very comfortable living space to relax and entertain. The entire house has been decorated from top to toe in a neutral palette of décor, and all teamed with complementary and co-ordinated soft furnishings.

Ground Floor
Twin leaf outer storm doors to entrance vestibule, outer door to broad entrance reception hallway, herringbone flooring throughout, panelled wall design, original picture rails with LED lighting, expansive drawing room with oriel window formation, bedroom 3 with window to side gardens, contemporary fully integrated kitchen with central island and informal breakfasting and dining bar, integrated wine cooler, all open plan to formal dining area, windows and door to rear gardens. Master bedroom with exposed Edinburgh press, rear study area, cupboard housing the boiler, walk in wardrobes/dressing room, contemporary family shower room with his and her sinks and walk in shower enclosure, door to rear gardens. Utility room offering good storage space, enclosed Edinburgh press, family bathroom with overhead shower and heated towel rail, bedroom 2 with oriel window formation, enclosed Edinburgh press, contemporary en suite shower room.

Outbuildings
Detached garage with concrete floor and up and over door, light and power.

Gardens
Low level front stone retaining wall with
decorative stone coping, raised bed with
flowering cherry and assorted mixed trees,
gravel apron offering ample vehicular hard
standing and parking at the front of the
property, steps with railings to front door.
Flagstone driveway with vehicle
hardstanding leading to the garage and
gravel. Gravel and paving stone pathway at
side leading to sheltered and private rear
gardens of generous timber decking with
built in seating, ideal for entertaining
guests. Drying green fringed with mixed
shrubs and bushes. Close board
fencing and stone wall form the
boundaries. Paving stone pathway leads to
a further seating area at rearmost
gardens which are privatised by further mixed trees offering privacy and seclusion.

Notice
For future maintenance and roof repairs to the villa, we are advised that the responsibility and costs are entirely the responsibility of the upper villa.

Local Authorities
Inverclyde Council, tel:

Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, mains gas, gas central heating.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Council Tax
The Loaning is in council tax band F and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £3.303.12 including water and sewerage.

Situation
The Loaning is situated in the heart of mature prime Kilmacolm village on Duchal Road. Duchal Road has a pleasant mix of period architecture including detached homes, semi-detached homes and as with The Loaning, original lower and upper villa type properties. The Loaning stands in mature, well stocked gardens and from the front there is a south westerly exposure.

The centre of Kilmacolm is only about 0.2 miles away and is a pleasant, broadly level walk. At the heart of Kilmacolm village sits the community centre and library, both of these facilities are very much at the hub of the village as the community offers a variety of activities to suit all ages. You will find outdoor seating areas with colourful flower beds offering a relaxing meet and sitting area.

There are local stores and amenities within the village offering everyday provisions making this village such a popular choice for those looking to shop within their local community. The village offers restaurants, gift/home stores, coffee shops, pub, 2 doctors’ surgeries, hairdressers and barbers, fishmonger, butcher, dentist, co-op and general store, shoe shop.

The village has a thriving social community with clubs catering for golf, tennis and bowling. Kilmacolm golf club is about 0.4 miles from The Loaning and offers a challenging 18-hole heath/parkland course designed by the acclaimed course architect James Braid. The village also has an excellent health and fitness centre at Birkmyre Park.

Surrounding countryside is some of the most attractive in West Renfrewshire and for the outdoor enthusiast this is fine walking country. The Sustrans cycle track leads to many other parts of central Scotland.

Knapps Loch, at the south side of the village, is famed for its brown trout angling. The River Gryffe has runs of salmon at the back end, both require fishing permits. There are some small low ground shoots run locally as well as rough shooting, both of which can be arranged with local land/estate owners.

Castle Semple Loch offers inland sailing and the Firth of Clyde has excellent chandlery and marina services at Inverkip, Largs and Ardrossan as well as some of the UK’s most scenic and enjoyable coastal sailing.

Kilmacolm has an excellent local primary school and the independent St Columba’s (within easy walking distance), with its enviable record of academic achievement, richly deserves its sought after label. In addition, Glasgow has several excellent independent schools.

The Braehead and Silverburn retail villages are around 13 miles and 15 miles respectively to the east and south east and there one can find a tremendous range of high street multiples together with M&S and Sainsbury anchor stores. Braehead also has an ikea furniture store.

Glasgow at 17 miles has all the cultural, higher educational and leisure services associated with a major international centre.

The village has a regular bus service to Glasgow and there are main line rail links at Langbank (4.5 miles) and Johnstone (7 miles). Glasgow Airport is only 10 miles to the east and offers domestic and international flights.

The A761 leads to the A737 and subsequently to the M8 motorway corridor which provides fast access to central Scotland and beyond.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow city centre proceed in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. After 10 miles bear left at junction 29 following signs Irvine on the A737. After 2.8 miles take the Johnstone exit and turn right at traffic lights. Continue straight at next set of traffic lights and turn left at the roundabout on the A761. Proceed for 6 miles through Brookfield and continue through Bridge of Weir before reaching Kilmacolm. On arrival in Kilmacolm, turn first left onto Gryffe Road. Continue along Gryffe Road for about 0.4 miles before bearing right onto Duchal Road, proceed along Duchal Road to find The Loaning on the right hand side.

Viewing
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