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"? Bellevue is a charming traditional detached home enjoying a wonderful setting south west of the village of Kilmacolm. The property sits in lovely mature gardens with adjacent fields extending in total to approximately 5 acres. At the rear of the house there is a range of outbuildings providing stabling for 2 horses, tack room, workshop, general purpose store and light machinery. Bellevue is in excellent condition having been sympathetically restored by the current owners over recent years and benefits from traditional style timber double glazing and oil fired central heating. Perfect location for equestrian pursuits and with great views over the surrounding countryside. Early viewing is recommended.


Bellevue is a charming traditional detached home enjoying a wonderful setting south west of the village of Kilmacolm. The property sits in lovely mature gardens with adjacent fields extending in total to approximately 5 acres. At the rear of the house there is a range of outbuildings providing stabling for 2 horses, tack room, workshop, general purpose store and light machinery. Bellevue is in excellent condition having been sympathetically restored by the current owners over recent years and benefits from traditional style timber double glazing and oil fired central heating. Perfect location for equestrian pursuits and with great views over the surrounding countryside. Early viewing is recommended.

The accommodation comprises on the ground floor of vestibule, reception hall, lovely lounge featuring working Claygate fireplace, large dining room again with working Claygate fireplace, corner sitting room/bedroom 3, large 22' kitchen/diner with AGA and large rear porch. The upper floor leads to 2 double bedrooms (master with dressing room and 6 piece en suite bathroom and sauna cabin).

Kilmacolm is a much desired village set within the heart of the Gryffe Valley and bounded on all sides by countryside. The village centre offers a range of shops and facilities, which will adequately cater for everyday needs and requirements. The prestigious St. Columba's School is conveniently situated within the village along with Kilmacolm Primary School. Social and recreational facilities are well catered for with golf club, tennis club, bowling club, and restaurants. For the commuting client, Kilmacolm is a short drive away from Johnstone bypass which links up with the M8 motorway for connection to the airport, Paisley, Braehead Shopping Centre and Glasgow City centre. Furthermore, Kilmacolm is handy for the Clyde coastline.

Stables   25'4 x 14'7
Barn 1    23'5 x 18'9
Barn 2    17'5 x 11'4
Store       11'9 x 7'

Historical information

Bellevue was built in 1910/11 for the factor of the Duchal Estate, one Ian Carson. He was of Irish extraction and every year brought over his friends and relatives as hedgers, ditchers and dykers. This accounts for the 'T' shape of the building as the labourers were accommodated in the bothy in the leg of the 'T', sleeping upstairs and eating downstairs with their own internal staircase and external door, through which Mrs Carson would pass the food from her living accommodation in the crossbar of the 'T'.
The house should properly be called 'Belleview, as Mrs Carson was born Isabelle 'Bella' Stevenson and she had a 'view' of the construction of the house from the next cottage along at Carsenowe, having indicated to Mr Carson that she could not marry him until she had suitable accommodation to move into.
Legend has it that of a weekend Mr Carson played the accordion on the stairs and his friend played the fiddle. Between them they provided music for two eightsome reels - one in the living room and one in the sitting room.

Vestibule5'5" x 2'7" (1.65m x 0.79m).

Reception Hall7'11" x 6'4" (2.41m x 1.93m).

Bathroom6'4" x 5'5" (1.93m x 1.65m).

Lounge17'3" x 13'7" (5.26m x 4.14m).

Dining Room15'6" x 10'6" (4.72m x 3.2m).

Sitting Room/ Bed 314' x 13'3" (4.27m x 4.04m).

Storeroom15'6" x 2'9" (4.72m x 0.84m).

Kitchen/Diner22'3" x 11'5" (6.78m x 3.48m).

Rear Porch13'4" x 8'10" (4.06m x 2.7m).

Bedroom 115'3" x 13' (4.65m x 3.96m).

Dressing Room12'2" x 5'8" (3.7m x 1.73m).

En Suite Bath/ Sauna11'11" X 13'1" (3.63m X 3.99m).

Bedroom 213'2" x 13'1" (4.01m x 3.99m).



From Kilmacolm village centre proceed south on the Lochwinnoch Road out of the village to the crossroads. Turn right onto the B788 Old Greenock Road, follow on for approx 1 mile turning left just after Margaret's Mill into Gateside Road. Proceed over the little sandstone bridge where Bellevue can be found in front of you."