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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · PA9 1BQ
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About
This truly fabulous Detached Cottage has been owned by the current owner for nearly 50 years and has been meticulously maintained.
The property sits within the village of Howwood in the beautiful West Renfrewshire countryside but has the convenience of a wide range of amenities in nearby Johnstone with the Phoenix retail park and Braehead Shopping centre within easy reach.
There is the local village shop, a cafe, bars and restaurant, which includes the Bowfield Hotel and spa, the Boarding House and the newly refurbished Howwood Inn.
There is also a fabulously maintained children's park and the local bowling club.
The property is entered from street level to a reception hallway, there is a spacious lounge, dining room and fully integrated kitchen, utility room which has access to a shower.
There is also a family bathroom. Upstairs , the property has a further two double bedrooms.
Downstairs finds a fully contained granny/teenager annex which is currently configured as a party room comprising a large front to back space that can have multiple configurations.
The property is complete with modern gas central heating and double glazing and is fully fitted with solar panels.
Externally there is an integrated garage, a separate workshop and a fully contained summer house with woodburning stove. The garden grounds are extensive and are well maintained.
Howwood has great schooling and public transport access. The Howwood railway station has park and ride facilities with regular services to the Clyde coast and Glasgow city centre.
Easy links to the M8 motorway and Glasgow International Airport. This is a forever Home that doesn’t come around often. Move quickly! The Home Report Valuation on this Property is £380,000
Value & comps
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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