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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · KA17 0NN
Under offerListed 47 days
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About
16 Greenbank Road is an impressive four-bedroom detached home offering almost 1,900 sq ft of beautifully proportioned accommodation in an exceptional position on the edge of Darvel.
Situated at the very end of a quiet cul-de-sac with no through traffic, the property enjoys a high degree of privacy while combining substantial internal accommodation with generous gardens, excellent parking and an attractive outlook towards the surrounding countryside.
A welcoming entrance hall leads into the principal ground-floor accommodation.
To the front is a superb lounge, an impressive and beautifully presented space offering ample room for both relaxed family living and entertaining.
To the rear, a separate dining room provides an excellent setting for family meals and more formal entertaining, while the modern kitchen is both stylish and practical, with direct access to the rear garden and internal access to the integral garage.
A ground-floor WC completes the accommodation on this level.
Upstairs are four well-proportioned bedrooms, two of which benefit from their own en-suite shower rooms, together with a spacious family bathroom.
The principal bedroom is a particularly generous space with its own en-suite.
A further double bedroom also benefits from en-suite facilities and has direct access to a private balcony with seating, enjoying views across the rear garden and countryside beyond.
Two additional bedrooms complete the upper floor accommodation. Externally, the property occupies a generous plot.
To the front, a substantial driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the integral garage, which benefits from an electric door, direct access to the house and an EV charging point.
The rear garden is a particular highlight.
Large and private, it has been thoughtfully arranged with several distinct seating and entertaining areas, including a veranda providing a sheltered outdoor space alongside additional open seating areas.
There are also useful timber storage sheds together with a summerhouse and its own decked seating area.
The garden enjoys an attractive countryside backdrop and offers plenty of room for family life, outdoor dining and entertaining.
Greenbank Road sits towards the edge of Darvel, giving the property a peaceful, semi-rural feel while remaining within convenient reach of the town.
The Glen Water and surrounding countryside are close by, providing access to local walks and the wider Irvine Valley.
Darvel itself offers local shops, amenities and primary schooling, with Loudoun Academy situated in nearby Galston and a wider range of shopping and leisure facilities available in Kilmarnock.
For commuters, the A71 provides straightforward connections towards Kilmarnock and Glasgow, as well as east towards Strathaven and the wider Central Belt.
The surrounding area also has a rich history, with nearby Loudoun Hill one of the Irvine Valley's most recognisable landmarks and a popular destination for countryside walks.
With generous proportions, extensive gardens, a private balcony, integral garage and a superb position at the end of the cul-de-sac, 16 Greenbank Road offers an excellent combination of space, privacy and countryside outlook within a highly practical family home.
Value & comps
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