The subjects comprise a development site which extends to approximately 1.05 Acres (0.42 Hectares) which was previously a large detached traditional villa with private grounds, ‘Ardenvohr’. Following planning permission being obtained for a residential redevelopment of the site in 2006, the building was demolished and cleared with consented tree works carried out along with commencement of groundworks, setting out and drainage in 2008. A small outbuilding remains onsite.
The site is situated at the end of Fetlar Road, a residential cul-de-sac which provides direct access from the public road network, surrounded on three sides by a range of mature and modern residential dwellings with the Cycle Route bounding the site to the north east. It is therefore well positioned for residential redevelopment or alternative uses such as a 60 bedroom care home facility, planning consent for which has been granted previously.
Location
Bridge of Weir provides a wide range of local amenities with an established and varied retail provision that includes independent shops, Co-op and Sainsbury’s convenience stores, award winning restaurants and cafes. It also offers access to popular leisure activities such as angling, countryside walks and cycling with golfers drawn to the reputable Ranfurly Castle and Old Course Ranfurly golf courses. The above is supplemented by surrounding towns and villages such as Johnstone, Kilmacolm and Houston while Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park lies to the west.
The village maintains an active religious community with regular services held at the Bridge of Weir Parish Chuch, St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church and Hope Hall .
The area benefits from excellent educational opportunities falling within the catchment area of Bridge of Weir Primary School and Gryffe High School, which consistently ranks among the top 10 secondary schools in Scotland, while a leading independent school, St Columba’s School, is found in nearby Kilmacolm.
As a result, Bridge of Weir is one of Renfrewshire’s most sought-after residential locations for families and professionals alike.
The subjects are located within Bridge of Weir, a desirable village in Renfrewshire which lies on the banks of the River Gryffe surrounded by picturesque countryside. Growing rapidly with the arrival of industrialization and the introduction of cotton and grain mills powered by the river, the village also gained a wide-reaching reputation for its leatherworking, an industry which remains an integral part of its identity today.
Bridge of Weir is approximately 15 miles west of Glasgow City Centre and is well served by several modes of transport with Glasgow International Airport and the city centre accessible by car or taxi in approximately 10 and 30 mins respectively via the A761 and A737 roads and the M8 motorway thereafter. Alternatively, regular public bus services are available along with a direct rail link to Glasgow Central at nearby Johnstone railway station. The National Cycle Route 75 also runs directly through the heart of the village.