Barochan Garden Cottage, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6

Description
Barochan Garden Cottage is laid out across two easily managed light and bright levels with an abundance of original features such as high ceilings, picture rails, wall panelling, sash and case windows with working shutters. The cottage is completed in part stone and cream painted render, neatly presented under a concrete tile roof with heritage crow step gables.

Ground Floor
Outer front door to welcoming entrance hallway, wc/cloaks, snug/informal sitting room with warming log burning stove, utility room/stores housing the boiler, general purpose store, kitchen with double Belfast sink, 2 oven electric aga, windows to gardens, stable style door to gardens. Formal dining room with original fireplace, enclosed Edinburgh press, window to gardens, formal sitting room with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, warming multifuel burner, windows to gardens, rear hall leading to conservatory with door to gardens, bedroom 1 with windows to gardens, contemporary family shower room with walk in shower enclosure and heated towel rail, window to gardens. Bedroom 2 with dual aspect windows to gardens, en suite bathroom with rolltop free standing bath and overhead shower, linen stores, window to gardens.

First Floor
Via carpeted staircase to first floor, bedroom 3 (principal) with 3 x velux windows, fitted wardrobes, en suite shower room with heated towel rail and 1 x velux window.

Outbuildings
Detached double garage completed in cream painted render with remotely operated up and over door, personal door access, water and power supply, concrete floor, general purpose store, attached workshop with manual up and over door. Poultry enclosure, 2 x general purpose sheds, greenhouse.

Gardens
Barochan Garden Cottage sits within very pretty and leafy privatised garden grounds which are accessed via a shared access to private gravel driveway leading to ample vehicular hard standing and turning apron. The gardens are laid broadly to lawn which wrap around the extent of the property and are beautifully planted with an array of colourful flower bed and bushes, various seating areas are located around the gardens, along with a paved patio area, ideal for alfresco sitting, dining and entertaining guests. A pretty feature pond brings a tranquil feel to the gardens and is the habitat of frogs, toads and newts. The gardens have been carefully considered, maintained and are bounded by mature semi-ancient woodland and a pretty stream, all of which offers excellent privacy and seclusion.

Situation
Barochan Garden Cottage is a very pretty detached cottage type property situated on the outskirts of the historical village of Houston, the cottage sits within the Barochan House estate which has a small working farm and equestrian livery yard.

The location of Barochan Garden Cottage will appeal to discerning buyers and offers a rare opportunity to purchase a unique period home in a secluded rural setting nestled within beautifully landscaped and privatised garden grounds.

Houston is surrounded by attractive rolling countryside and yet is only 6.5 miles from Glasgow International airport. The village has a bus service to Glasgow and there is a main line rail station at Johnstone (4 miles). Houston village has reputable primary and secondary schooling. Barochan Garden Cottage is within the catchment for Gryffe High School, ranked 6th in The Heralds top 50 state schools. Glasgow has numerous independent schools and St Columba’s in Kilmacolm (5 miles) has an independent day school for girls and boys (between 3 – 18 years )

The village has local shops and provisions stores, further local shopping is available at Johnstone, Linwood and the Phoenix centre as well as the Braehead retail village which has Sainsbury and M&S anchor stores. Glasgow city (14 miles) has all the cultural, higher educational and leisure services normally associated with a major international centre.

Bridge of Weir has 2 fine golf courses - Old Ranfurly & Ranfurly Castle which are both popular and challenging 18-hole parkland courses. Kilmacolm has an 18 hole park/heath land golf course.

The river Gryffe runs through Houston and it is possible, by permit, to fish for brown trout, sea trout and salmon. The river has runs of salmon at the back end. Castle Semple loch offers inland sailing and the Firth of Clyde has excellent chandlery and marina services as well as some of the UK’s most scenic and enjoyable coastal sailing. Houston has a squash and tennis club and at Renfrew there is a David Lloyd fitness centre.

Travel Directions
From Glasgow city centre proceed in a westerly direction on the M8 motorway. Travel for 10 miles, bear left at junction 29 following signs Irvine on the A737. After 2.8 miles take the Johnstone exit. Turn right at the traffic lights, at the roundabout continue straight on Barrochan Road, at the next roundabout, turn right onto Houston Road. After 0.5 miles turn left, continue for 0.3 miles then turn right onto Kirk Road. Proceed along Kirk Road and shortly after the Houston Church turn right onto Chapel Road, proceed due north on Chapel Road before reaching Corsliehill Road, turn right into Barochan House estate, follow the drive into the estate before taking the first left hand turn into Barochan Garden Cottage.

Alternatively, proceed along Barrochan Road for 2.2 miles. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Bridge of Weir Road and after 0.2 miles take the first right onto Main Street. After 180 yards at the roundabout take the second exit onto Main Street and drive through Houston village. After 0.6 miles turn right onto Chapel Road. Proceed due north on Chapel Road before reaching Corsliehill Road, turn right into Barochan House estate, follow the drive into the estate before taking the first left hand turn into Barochan Garden Cottage.

Local Authorities
Renfrewshire Council, Tel:

Services
Mains water supply, drainage is by shared septic tank, LPG gas fired central heating, supported by the multi fuel and log burning stoves, underfloor heating to family shower room and bedroom 2/en suite, part double glazing.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Council Tax
Barochan Garden Cottage is in Band G and the amount of council tax payable for 2025/2026 is £3,542.89 including water and excluding drainage.

EPC
Rating G

Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone .

Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.

Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Robb Residential, 176 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5SG. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents in order to be kept fully informed of any closing date that may be fixed.

Photographs and particulars prepared July 2025."
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