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Are you looking for a substantial five-bedroom detached family home in Newton Mearns, offering outstanding entertaining space, beautifully upgraded interiors and a peaceful setting within one of East Renfrewshire's most sought-after developments?
Then this could be the perfect one for you.
Situated within a quiet residential cul-de-sac, this impressive detached villa extends to approximately 225sqm and has been thoughtfully enhanced to create a superb family home.
Offering spacious, versatile accommodation across two levels, the property combines contemporary finishes with practical everyday living, making it ideal for growing families looking to secure a long-term home within one of Scotland's highest-performing school catchments.
The welcoming entrance hallway creates an excellent first impression, providing access to the principal ground floor apartments while setting the tone for the quality of accommodation throughout.
The outstanding open-plan dining kitchen is undoubtedly one of the home's defining features.
Beautifully designed with sleek contemporary cabinetry, premium integrated appliances, extensive worktop space and an impressive central island incorporating an induction hob with ceiling-mounted extractor, this superb room has been carefully planned for both family life and entertaining.
The generous dining area comfortably accommodates a large table, creating an exceptional social space where family and friends can gather.
Leading directly from the kitchen is a practical utility room, providing additional storage, space for appliances and convenient external access.
The spacious dual-aspect lounge enjoys an abundance of natural light and offers an elegant yet comfortable setting for everyday living.
French doors open directly onto the rear garden, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces during the warmer months.
To the front of the property, a separate family room offers valuable additional living accommodation and can easily be adapted to suit individual requirements, whether as a snug, television room or formal sitting room.
The converted garage provides further versatile accommodation, ideal for modern family life, while a contemporary ground floor WC completes the lower level.
The staircase leads to a bright and spacious upper landing, where five well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom are accessed.
The impressive principal bedroom provides a relaxing retreat, complete with fitted sliding wardrobes and a luxurious fully tiled en suite shower room finished with high-quality contemporary fittings.
The remaining four bedrooms offer excellent flexibility for family life, guest accommodation or home working, with two further bedrooms also benefiting from fitted wardrobes.
The beautifully appointed family bathroom has been finished to a high standard with a contemporary suite, attractive tiling and quality fittings, complementing the luxurious en suite serving the principal bedroom.
Externally, the property is equally impressive.
The enclosed rear garden has been professionally landscaped to provide an ideal balance of entertaining and family space, featuring a generous paved patio, manicured lawn and mature planting, creating an attractive outdoor environment throughout the year.
A detached double garage provides excellent storage or secure parking, while the substantial driveway to the front offers off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
The front garden is equally well maintained, enhancing the property's attractive kerb appeal. Colonsay Drive enjoys a prime position within one of Newton Mearns' most desirable modern developments.
The property is perfectly placed for East Renfrewshire's award-winning schools, The Avenue Shopping Centre, Greenlaw Retail Park, a wide range of restaurants, health clubs, parks and excellent transport links, including nearby motorway access for commuters.
Homes of this calibre in Newton Mearns rarely remain on the market for long.
Combining generous family accommodation, outstanding entertaining space and a highly sought-after location within the catchment for East Renfrewshire's renowned schools, this is a superb opportunity for a growing family.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size, quality and lifestyle this exceptional home has to offer.
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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