Milliken Park Road, Kilbarchan
Offers over £545,000
This home of character dates back to the early 19 th century and was extended in 1855 by the prominent Kilbarchan architect Alexander Kirkland, who was a close associate of Alexander “Greek” Thomson. View the house from any angle and be impressed by Kirkland ’s genius The craftsmanship and materials used for the construction have lasted the test of time and will continue to do so for many generations to come.
Tower House boasts an interesting history. It is generally understood that Frederic Chopin visited here during his 1848 stay at nearby Johnstone Castle , and the family of Sir Walter Scott’s nephew lived at the house from about 1860 until 1940. The present owners have lived at the house since 1982. From 1996 to 2003 the house was run as a successful B&B, enjoyed by visitors from all over the world.
The spacious accommodation offers seven good sized bedrooms, of which four have en-suite facilities and its three large public rooms allow for all sorts of occasions. Part of the house can be used as a granny flat with its own kitchen, bathroom, large bedroom and private entrance. There is also a spacious external double garage.
To the North and West the house is surrounded by mature gardens, including a former tennis court, lily pond, rhododendrons and mature trees, while recently planted privet hedges alongside adjacent Tower Lodge will soon ensure complete privacy. The rest of the property is surrounded by 5 ft stone walls.
The property is situated in Milliken Park , at the edge of Kilbarchan, a charming conservation village. The area enjoys excellent road connections, allowing a quick 20 minute run to the centre of Glasgow via the A737 and M8. Milliken Park station is of close proximity with a half hourly 18 minute service to Glasgow Central or the Ayrshire Coast and Prestwick Airport going the other way. Glasgow Airport is within 5 miles.
