Built in 1967 and the subject of extensive modernisation in recent years, this inviting mid-century home occupies a quiet residential location in Paisley, seven miles to the west of Glasgow. The internal living space extends to over 2,800 sq ft, with pitched ceilings and large picture windows adding volume and an excellent quality of natural light. Landscaped gardens and plant-strewn terraces offer plenty of private outside space, and a garden studio would make the perfect quiet home office, gym, or creative workshop. Glasgow International Airport is reachable in around 10 minutes by car, with direct flights to London and many large European cities. Paisley Gilmour Street, also about 10 minutes drive away, has regular rail services to Glasgow (20 minutes), Edinburgh and the west coast mainline to London.

The Tour

The house is set back from a quiet residential street behind the front gardens, primarily laid to lawn and bordered with dense hedging and specimen trees providing a good degree of privacy. A large double garage sits at the foot of the private driveway. The main entrance is via a rear walkway leading up to the raised decked terrace, where a glazed pitched façade creates a beautifully light introduction.

Natural light streams into the bright entrance hall and central circulation space, and timber flooring runs underfoot. To the immediate right, a full-height pivot door leads into the primary living and dining space. Here, a glazed geometric elevation follows the pitch of the ceiling, bringing in excellent light and retaining a visual connection to the gardens. A triple-glazed Internorm timber glass door opens from here onto the sunny terrace. The open plan offers versatility in layout, with a modern wood burner positioned to one side, creating a cosy focus point through winter months. Light from the large picture windows illuminates the adjacent dining area, where bespoke ply cabinetry lines one wall.

The kitchen lies on the opposite side of the plan. Designed to incorporate a generous provision of cooking space across stainless steel work surfaces and a central island, it has a sociable layout. A secondary living area lies on a lower split level, with expanses of full-height corner glazing framing leafy views of the garden. A large utility room is positioned to one side, housing appliances and a deep pantry cupboard.

The four sleeping areas lie off the arterial corridor; the main bedroom is at the far end, with a large en suite shower room. A further bedroom also has its own bathroom, while the other two bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom with a shower and a deep bath. Loft space, full-height cupboards and a separate boiler room add plenty of space for storage and airing clothes. Further storage can be found in the huge cellar, accessed by an external doorway tucked beneath the terrace. 

The house has been completely rewired in recent years, with ethernet cabling running throughout.

Outdoor Space

Springing to life in March and April, the rear gardens are chock-full of perennial plants, grasses, wildflowers and bulbs. The lawn is bordered by mature shrubs adding structure and interest. Tall specimen trees provide privacy in winter months and a welcome dappled shade throughout the summer, inviting a wonderfully diverse array of birdlife.

The upper and lower terraces are orientated towards the areas that catch the sunlight, creating welcome spots to enjoy a morning coffee or an early evening sun-downer. The garden studio has a power supply for heating and good solar gain from the expansive glass walls. This is a beautifully light space to work, read, study, and exercise, and would lend equally well to overflow living space for guests. The front gardens are primarily laid to lawn, with deep borders of perennial plants and lavender-lined walkways. There is a useful outside storage area tucked away in one corner.

The Area

One of Scotland’s largest towns, Paisley has a rich history, particularly within textiles, as defined by the iconic paisley pattern. It also has a budding creative community, with annual food, literature and music festivals and a good selection of independent cafes and shops. The nearby leisure centres provide additional shopping and leisure facilities, and for a broader selection, Glasgow city centre can be easily reached by car or train.

Glasgow is an artistic hub with a backdrop of magnificent Victorian buildings, offering abundant museums and galleries, such as The Burrell Collection, The Lighthouse, The Hill House, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. With a cultural offering to rival Edinburgh’s, its history is deeply rooted in creativity. The world-renowned architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh shapes its landscape and bands rising through its vibrant music scene. It is easy to travel around by foot, and there are many desirable pit stops in every direction; the city’s exciting and ambitious food scene continues to flourish and includes fine dining and lively neighbourhood cafes, such as Gloriosa, Julia’s Kopitiam, Two Eight Seven and The Gannet. The city has plenty of wide open space, with the River Clyde and over 90 parks and gardens.

Paisley is surrounded by rolling countryside and ideally located for access to the West Coast (20 minutes) and dramatic lochs and mountains for which the Scottish landscape is well-renowned, with Loch Lomond and the Highlands beyond easily reached in around 30 minutes by car.

Thornly Park Avenue is ideally located for easy commuting to Glasgow International Airport, walkable in around an hour, or 10 minutes by car. Glasgow city centre can be reached by car in around 10 minutes or one stop on the train from Paisley Gilmour Street station, also reachable on foot in about ten minutes.

Council Tax Band: G

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.