5-bedroom detached house · G77 5XL
Under offerListed 42 days
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About
The Forbes is a beautifully appointed and generously proportioned five bedroom modern detached villa, constructed by Taylor Wimpey.
This exceptional property is set within attractive landscaped gardens and is situated in the highly sought-after Maidenhill development, conveniently located near renowned East Renfrewshire schools.
This stunning home, has been well maintained by the current owners, offering all the advantages of a modern new-build property.
The flexible and contemporary living space is arranged over two levels, ideally suited for family life, and spans approximately 2,414 Sqft (225 Sqm), excluding the double garage.
The complete accommodation comprises: Ground floor: Provides a superb balance of formal and informal living space.
A welcoming living room offers an excellent principal reception area, while the spacious family room provides an ideal space for relaxed family living.
At the heart of the home is the impressive kitchen/dining/family room, featuring a central island and excellent space for both everyday dining and entertaining.
Also on the ground floor is an office, a convenient WC and utility room, together with a further room which could be used as a bedroom, dining room or additional reception space.
Upstairs, the property continues to impress with five bedrooms, including a particularly generous principal bedroom, with en-suite.
There are four additional bedrooms, one further en-suite and a family bathroom, providing excellent accommodation for the discerning family.
The thoughtful layout combines generous bedroom accommodation with multiple reception rooms and excellent entertaining space, making this an adaptable home capable of meeting the needs of modern family life.
The open-plan kitchen/dining area, separate family and living rooms, dedicated office/playroom and abundance of bedrooms provide numerous options for working from home, entertaining guests and accommodating a larger household.
Overall, this is a substantial and highly versatile five bedroom property, offering approximately 2,414 sq ft of well-planned accommodation and considerable flexibility for family living.
Well tended landscaped gardens, with terrace area ideal for entertaining. A double monobloc driveway provides off street parking and leads to a double garage.
For added peace of mind, the property benefits from the balance of the NHBC Guarantee.
Newton Mearns is situated approximately nine miles southwest of Glasgow City Centre and benefits from excellent transport links via the M77, M8, and Glasgow Southern Orbital motorways, providing convenient access to both Glasgow and Prestwick International Airports, each reachable in around 30 minutes.
The Maidenhill development is well served by public transport, with an hourly bus service connecting to Mearns Cross, Westacres Road, Stewarton Road, Patterton Railway Station, Rouken Glen Park, Eastwood Toll, and Whitecraigs Rail Station.
Additionally, there are frequent train and bus services to Glasgow, East Kilbride, and the scenic Ayrshire coast.
A hugely popular suburb, Newton Mearns is a welcoming, family friendly town, with a fantastic, lively and inclusive community.
If you choose to live in Newton Mearns, you will have access to some of Scotland's highest attaining primary and secondary schools, including St Clare's, Maidenhill Primary School and Nursery, which is within a five minute walk of the property, Calderwood Lodge Primary Schools, Mearns Castle and St.
Ninian's High Schools.
Recognised as providing amongst the highest standards of local amenities, Newton Mearns offers an array of healthcare centres, banks, library, restaurants, boutique shops and a range of supermarkets.
Only a short distance away is The Avenue Shopping Centre.
The Greenlaw Retail Park which includes Waitrose, Tesco Metro, Aldi and a wide range of bars and restaurants and Silverburn Shopping Centre are only a short drive from the property.
The area offers a wide range of sports and recreational facilities, including David Lloyd Rouken Glen, Parklands Country Club, and several prestigious golf clubs such as Cathcart, Williamwood, and Whitecraigs, along with Whitecraigs Tennis Club.
East Renfrewshire Council also provides excellent sports and leisure amenities at Eastwood Toll.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the award-winning Rouken Glen Park, named the UK's Best Park in 2016, is located nearby and features scenic woodland walking trails, an extensive adventure play area, a skate park, five-a-side football pitches, and a boating pond.
EPC: Band B The home report can be viewed and downloaded from our website, Rightmove or the Onesurvey website: Viewing advised.
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