Moraig, Barcraigs Drive, Thornly Park
Offers over £550,000
“Moraig” is an outstanding traditional detached villa beautifully positioned within substantial corner gardens within the sought-after Thornly Park Conservation Area, on the south edge of Paisley. It is believed that the property was designed by the renowned architect T G Abercrombie and the house offers many original features and now presents itself as a nicely upgraded family residence with a full nine apartment adaptable layout.
The property offers uninterrupted views onto the countryside directly overlooking South Avenue and the gardens to the front are terraced, providing lawned areas with large mature well stocked flower beds. The electric gates give access to the driveway parking and the double sized detached garage is adjacent to the electric gates.
The accommodation comprises:
Ground Floor
Entrance vestibule, impressive reception hallway with feature fireplace and Hunter Herald 8 log burning stove, refitted WC/cloakroom, formal bay window lounge with feature fireplace and open fire, formal dining room with feature fireplace in Pewter and open fire, fantastic sitting/family room with Home Cinema, study, refitted dining kitchen by Goldreif with integrated Neff stainless steel oven and grill, Smeg stainless steel gas hob, Gaggenau stainless steel hood and also with integrated Neff dishwasher and fridge, utility room and boiler room.
Upper Floor
Spacious upper landing accessed via an impressive broad staircase with original balustrade, master bedroom with fully tiled en-suite shower room with three piece white suite and larger shower cabinet, three further double sized bedrooms, second study/television room, refitted fully tiled family bathroom with three piece white suite, electric shower over bath and a range of vanity units, walk-in linen cupboard (former Napery).
The loft area provides substantial storage space and could be developed to provide additional accommodation (subject to the relevant planning permission/building consent). The specification of the property includes gas central heating (high efficiency condensing boiler by Worcester Bosch installed in January 2008) and double glazing in the lounge, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom, en-suite shower room and bedroom two. There is a security alarm system installed.
The Home Cinema system in the sitting/family room can be purchased within the sale, subject to sale price, or by way of separate negotiation and comprises a Phillips 48” LCD Ambi Light 9 Series Bose Lifestyle 28 Cinema surround system which plays both CD and DVD’s. Sky is also installed and operated through this system and is available in the master bedroom.
As previously mentioned there are impressive private gardens surrounding “Moraig” with the gardens offering a number of lawn sections as well as a variety of mature shrubs, plants and trees. Adjacent to the rear of the garage is a timber shed (presently used for log storage).
A detached garage is accessed from Barcraigs Drive and electric gates give access to the driveway which provides off street parking for a number of cars.
“Moraig” is a stunning traditional family home with superb mature gardens in an excellent corner setting within the much sought-after Thornly Park Conservation Area of Paisley. This style of property is rare to the open market and with this in mind early inspection is recommended to any interested party.
Thornly Park offers a convenient setting within Paisley and it is a short journey to access the town centre and all amenities within the town. More local amenities can be found on Neilston Road including Morrisons store. Railway travel can be access from Canal Street or Gilmour Street Railway Stations with both allowing for direct travel to Glasgow City Centre as well as other destinations. To the north of the town centre access is gained to the M8 motorway which allows travel to Glasgow International Airport, Braehead Retail Park, Glasgow City Centre and all other destinations including North Ayrshire via the A737 (Howwood by-pass).
