Snypes Cottage, Neilston, Glasgow, East Renfrewshire, G78

A charming country home offering spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting

Description

Set amongst rolling hills and overlooking a tranquil body of water, Snypes Cottage is a beautifully presented C Listed country home offering spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting. Constructed in traditional stone with a grey slate roof and dormer windows, the property has a most attractive exterior. The grounds are bordered by mature trees and feature a well-maintained lawn, with sweeping views across the surrounding countryside and nearby water.

Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately 2,800 sq ft across two floors. The ground floor features a generous entrance hall leading to a tasteful drawing room which benefits from dual aspect windows and a traditional stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. A practical utility room, providing additional storage and laundry space, sits off the hallway along with a WC and a staircase leading to a guest bedroom and shower room located on the upper floor, featuring a sloped ceiling with twin skylights, soft carpeting, and built-in storage, offering an ideal space for visitors.

The adjoining kitchen and dining area offers ample space for entertaining; the kitchen is fitted with extensive wooden cabinetry, a central island with granite worktop and tiled flooring in natural tones.

A snug is located off the kitchen and offers a warm and inviting space with exposed painted beams, a wood-burning stove set between stone pillars, and generous natural light from the large windows along with plenty of space for dining .

Also on the ground floor is a versatile and well-proportioned guest bedroom. This room features a stone fireplace with green tile detailing, pendant lighting, and views over the garden through a large window, offering a peaceful and private retreat for visitors or multi-generational living. A stylish shower room completes the downstairs accommodation.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a standout feature, with a sloped ceiling and windows that flood the space with natural light. A freestanding bathtub is positioned beneath the window, creating a luxurious en suite setting within the room itself. The principal en suite shower room is finished to a high standard, featuring a floating white basin with black fixtures, a walk-in glass shower enclosure with inset shelving, and large-format grey tiles. The space is enhanced by warm wood tones and an angled ceiling with timber slats, offering a spa-like retreat.

A home office with built in cabinetry connects to a further double bedroom providing excellent family accommodation.

In addition to the main house, Snypes Cottage benefits from self-contained annexe accommodation. This amazing space includes a cosy living area with green-painted walls, wooden flooring, and two mezzanine areas accessed via timber stairs with balustrade. There is a well-appointed kitchen and a shower room. Large windows with wooden frames allow natural light to fill the space, making it ideal for guest use, studio work, or independent living.

Outside, the property is approached via a farm road and features an inviting entrance with electric gates opening to the one acre garden. The grounds offer scope for further landscaping and planting to develop an outdoor living space, with expansive views and a peaceful, secluded setting.

Location

Snypes Cottage enjoys a wonderfully secluded rural setting in the heart of East Renfrewshire, overlooking the tranquil waters of Snypes Dam and the rolling countryside beyond.

Positioned on the edge of Neilston, the property offers peaceful country living but with convenient access to nearby amenities. The picturesque Neilston Pad, a distinctive local hill, rises to the west and provides a dramatic natural backdrop, with walking trails accessible directly from the garden gate.

Despite its idyllic position, Snypes Cottage is superbly well connected. The village of Neilston lies just 2 miles away, offering local shops, cafés and a train station with direct services to Glasgow Central. The vibrant suburb of Newton Mearns is approximately 4.4 miles distant and provides a comprehensive range of facilities including boutique shopping, restaurants, and supermarkets, many of which are centred around The Avenue Shopping Centre.

The area is well served by schooling, with a selection of highly regarded state and independent schools within easy reach. For those travelling further afield, Glasgow Airport is approximately 9 miles away, offering regular flights to UK cities, Europe and beyond, while Edinburgh Airport is around 50 miles to the east.

Snypes Cottage is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of both worlds – a peaceful, private retreat surrounded by nature, yet within easy reach of urban conveniences and transport links.

Square Footage: 3,784 sq ft



Additional Info

Electricity - Mains
Drainage - Private septic tank
Heating - Electric radiators and underfloor heating