Killochries Fold, Kilmacolm, Inverclyde, PA13

Killochries Fold is nestled in an enviable and private setting between Kilmacolm (2.5miles) in Inverclyde and Bridge of Weir (about 3.7 miles) in Renfrewshire. Kilmacolm offers a range of services including healthcare, community centre and local amenities such as independent shops, eateries, a post office and a range of sporting facilities including a challenging 18-hole golf course. The village also has leisure facilities like sports clubs and is connected to public transport, with a local cycle path that was a former railway line. Bridge of Weir offers a range of services including a post office and a pharmacy. Recreational and community services feature a local visitor centre with bike and boat hire, golf clubs, and community events at "The Bridge" community hub. There are also a number of well-regarded restaurants. There are primary schools in both villages and secondary schooling is available at nearby Gryffe Academy in Houston and St Columba’s Independent School in Kilmacolm.

Kilmacolm is a short drive away from the Johnstone bypass which links up with the M8 motorway and connects to Glasgow Airport, Paisley, Braehead Shopping Centre and Glasgow City Centre. There is a regular bus service to Glasgow and there are main line rail links at Langbank (6.4 miles) and Johnstone (7.2 miles). Glasgow Airport offers domestic and international flights.

For the outdoor enthusiast there are many good walks around the surrounding scenic countryside and the Sustrans cycle track leads to many other parts of central Scotland. Angling is available with fishing permits at Knapps Loch and River Gryffe. 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 country’s most scenic and enjoyable coastal sailing.

Lot 1: Killochries Fold, Garage/Workshop and Walled Garden (About 1.24 acres)

Killochries Fold was built in 1994 of a timber frame design, finished with white render and a slate roof. It sits amid mature well stocked gardens with an abundance of mature trees, and year-round colour from the various plants and flowers, there is a charming walled garden at the front of the property along with a large garage/workshop and ample parking in the stone chipped drive.

In more detail Killochries Fold comprises an impressive reception hall with woodburning stove, French doors opening to the garden and a bespoke oak staircase with galley landing. The living room is flooded with light from the triple aspect and bay windows and boasts an open fire with marble fireplace, attractive cornice and doors to the conservatory. The conservatory overlooks the front elevation and is wired for the speaker system which is also piped into the other principal rooms. The sitting room has an open marble fireplace and also allows access to the conservatory. There is one downstairs bedroom or study, a cloakroom/w.c. and a large dual aspect kitchen has a white AGA, Belfast style sink, fitted floor and wall mounted units, integrated dishwasher and microwave and electric one plate cooker, maple worktops and tiled flooring. The utility room is fitted with wall and floor units and provides access to the garden. The beautifully crafted oak staircase rises to the first floor where there is a guest bedroom with bay window and en suite bathroom with w.c., wash hand basin and shower cubicle. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a bay window and lovely en suite bathroom fitted with Vernon Tutbury sanitaryware. There are two other bedrooms both with built-in storage and a shower room with built-in steam room setting. Additional benefits of the property include a built-in Linn hi-fi system with speakers including deck speakers can play music throughout the house and can be linked from your phone or a hi-fi system, together with a Genvex heat exchanger and air circulation system as well as oil-fired central heating system.

The expansive garden grounds surrounding Killochries Fold are well-stocked with a variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowers ensuring year-round colour. The private and sheltered rear garden has a patio area for entertaining, lawn and steps to a pathway around the upper woodland area, well stock with a vast variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowers. In front of the house a stone chipped driveway provides parking for several cars and leads to a walled garden set out in beds for the gardening enthusiast.

Sheraig Cottage is a charming stone-built cottage with a slate roof. It comprises a large open plan living, dining kitchen space with mezzanine above, a double bedroom and bathroom. There is an attached greenhouse with access to the garden. Exposed stone walls, wooden flooring and sash and case windows enhance the rustic elegance and character of the cottage. There is a wood-burning stove set in the living room area and a glazed door to a sheltered patio.

Killochries Fold accompanied by Sheraig Cottage offers a rare level of flexibility and appeal. This arrangement is perfectly suited to modern multi generational living, allowing family members to enjoy independence while remaining close at hand. Equally, the cottage provides an excellent solution for visiting guests, a private home office or studio, or potential ancillary income. Combined with the general purpose shed and the tranquillity of this highly sought after rural setting, the property presents a superb opportunity to enjoy a versatile and enriched country lifestyle.

ACCOMMODATION

Killochries Fold:
Ground Floor: Reception Hall. Sitting Room. Living Room. Conservatory. Bedroom. Kitchen. Cloakroom/w.c.
First Floor: 4 Bedrooms (2 en suite). Shower Room.

Lot 2: Sheraig Cottage and Shed
(Lot 2 is not available for sale separately).

Sheraig Cottage:
Ground Floor: Open Plan Living Space. Dining Kitchen. Bedroom. Bathroom. Attached Greenhouse.
Mezzanine level.

Garage/Workshop (About 11.17m x 5.55m)
A stone and slate double garage with attached workshop with mezzanine office/storage area (5.57m x 4.15m widest point). Electric and power.

Garden Shed (About 3.18m x 2.31m)
Stone and slate.

General Purpose Shed (About 17.8m x 17.71m)
Wooden slatted sides with roller door, corrugated roof, sand floor.

Green House (About 3.48m x 2.91m)

EPC Rating = D