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fronted doors), while off the other side of the kitchen another inner hall gives access to a family bathroom, master bedroom, large dual-aspect winter sitting room with feature fireplace and Living Flame gas fire, utility, shower room and study/sixth bedroom.
Key features include hardwood floors, extensive storage, a kitchen fitted with country-style wooden units, integrated appliances and ceramic-tiled flooring, and neutral decoration.
The gardens are a major attraction comprising private driveway and parking/ turning areas, flag stone front terrace, lawns, well-stocked beds and borders and several outbuildings/stores. All this plus a peaceful rural setting only a mile from Skelmorlie’s local amenities and just three miles from Largs … offers over £375,000 to Robb Residential in Glasgow.
DIRECTLY across the water from Skelmorlie in Toward, on the Cowal peninsula, Auchafour Cottage is a detached one-off house built to exacting standards by the present owners from an old cottage. It has been extended on all aspects leaving only the circa 1860 exposed stone chimney breast remaining as a feature in the centre of what is now a strikingly contemporary, all-white home. The open plan layout could easily be turned into a two-three bedroomed property by erecting an internal wall without detracting from the open-plan design.
The property also has a bespoke Germandesigned kitchen, dining room, study/second bedroom, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, utility, and shower room.
Everything about this property speaks volumes about quality. The kitchen is an expanse of stainless steel, granite worktops and solid wood; the main bedroom has a fully tiled, state-of-theart en-suite bathroom with twin marble basins, large Jacuzzi bath and open shower.
The meticulously styled property also has under-floor heating.
Auchafour Cottage is surrounded by landscaped gardens extending to approximately an acre, which in turn border hills and fields with wonderful views in every direction – with a deck looking towards the Isles of Bute and Arran. Toward is best known for its lighthouse, sailing club, and Castle Toward, a substantial early 19th century Gothic Revival mansion that used to be a well-known residential centre for art students and outdoor pursuits.
As a holiday house or permanent home, Auchafour is the last word in luxurious living – for sale with Dunoon Property at offers in the region of £350,000. AN attractive one bedroomed ground floor tenement flat in Battlefield, on the south side of Glasgow, is available to rent, unfurnished, at £600 per month. Battlefield Avenue is a quiet location close to shops, cafés, bars and other amenities, including bus and rail links to the city centre. The area is a short walk from Queen’s Park, which offers 150-acres of parkland and other attractions.
The property has a neat front garden, gas central heating and double-glazing. Inside are a bay windowed living room with fireplace, attractive modern kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.
The blonde sandstone tenement building has a communal rear garden, security entry and street parking. For details contact Vanilla Square’s Letting department in Glasgow. NETHERLEE is a leafy suburb in East Renfrewshire that gives families access to some of the highest-rated schools in Scotland. Combined with excellent commuter links to Glasgow city centre, properties in this area regularly achieve a premium over Home Report Valuations, which makes bargains rare. However, this ground floor apartment within a modern development overlooking Williamwood Golf Course is for sale well below the market value. Inside are a 20ft sitting room with access to balcony, dining room, kitchen, shower room, and three bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom. The property also has secure entry and garage. In pristine condition this could achieve up to £400,000; Nicol Estate Agents at Clarkston Toll invites offers over £289,000 (Home Report value
£330,000).