PREMIER ISSUE

Buying and selling property in West Central

HOWGOOD IS ? ELEGANT LUXURY PROPERTY FOR SALE CLEAN UP YOUR ACT 28

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5 WELCOME 22 Our introduction to House magazine.

8 HOWGOOD IS HOWWOOD? A profile housing and amenities in the Howwood area.

10 ELEGANT LUXURY Avenel Estate - Exclusive properties outside .

Publisher Cochran Dickie 14 PROPERTY FOR SALE Property available in West Central Scotland. Editor Curtis Chisholm Assistant Editor Iain Storrie Features Curtis Chisholm 21 HAPPY KIDS ARE HEALTHY KIDS Art Director Don Jack Woodlands the completion and opening of Woodlands Graphic Designer Stuart Robertson new purpose built Nursery. Creative Studio ideas.co.uk All enquiries to: [email protected] Curtis Chisholm & Iain Storrie www.cochrandickie.co.uk 22 BROOK NO COMPROMISE DIRECTORS This villa in has a rare blend of attributes.

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WELCOME TO OUR PREMIER EDITION OF 'HOUSE', COCHRAN DICKIE'S PROPERTY MAGAZINE THAT WILL HOPEFULLY AID ANYONE LOOKING TO MOVE HOME WITH OUR IN-DEPTH LOOK AT THE MARKET IN THE WEST OF SCOTLAND THROUGH THE EYES OF THOSE WHO ARE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN IT.

This publication is quite simply an idea borne out of frustration from the people who matter most, you the home mover. Back in the 'good old days' when moving house meant finding the one you wanted and then selling your own, seem to have gone forever so rather than sitting back and waiting for 'the market to return' we have created a tangible magazine that hopefully you will want to pick up, more than once and scroll through it. Of course there are many publications that have tried and failed and other 'home style' magazines still out there but in my opinion, how meaningful are they to you in your area?

That is where we are aiming to be different because not only will it be a useful tool for you with all things moving house, it will actually have properties 'for sale', and how novel is that?

This magazine is by no means exhaustive in its attempt to supply you with all the tools in buying and selling but I do hope you share with us our belief that the market will return sometime and we want you to be best placed to react first.

I do hope you enjoy the first edition and I look forward to bringing you more houses to buy and more information as the year unfolds.

Curtis Chisholm

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ASHLAR OFFERS OVER £325,000 Beautiful detached villa located in an elevated position with fabulous open aspects overlooking farmland to Ben Lomond. Accommodation is over two levels and comprises; entrance hallway, lounge with terrace, dining, 26’ modern fitted kitchen, separate utility, 4 bedrooms (master with wet room), family bathroom and separate shower room, GCH, D/G, security alarm system, gardens and drive.

SOLD HUNTHILL OFFERS OVER £175,000 Blonde traditional semi detached villa dating back to circa 1871 requiring some cosmetic upgrading. Located in an elevated position with fabulous open aspects overlooking farmland to Ben Lomond. Accommodation is over three levels and comprises; entrance vestibule, hallway, bay windowed lounge, modern fitted kitchen, family room, 4 bedrooms, shower room, GCH, gardens and driveway.

17 KIRKFIELD WYND OFFERS OVER £235,000 This stunning modern extended detached villa has been meticulously upgraded and has a south westerly facing rear garden. Rec hall, WC, ‘L’ shaped lounge dining, family room, breakfast kitchen, utility room, 4 bedrooms (master with ensuite) and family bathroom. Driveway, garage, garden with timber deck and terrace, GCH, D/G and security alarm system.

8 House House 9 AVENEL, KILMACOLM, RENFREWSHIRE Avenel is a new development of 6 elegant detached ‘Arts & Crafts’ homes completed to an exacting standard set in generous landscaped gardens with access to private wood and trout river. The entire site extends to some Elegant eight acres and is located on the western fringe of the Luxury attractive west Renfrewshire village of Kilmacolm.

• Entrance vestibule • Reception hallway • Cloakroom • Guest wc • Drawing room • Dining room • Family room • Open plan kitchen • Utility room • Larder • Shower room • Study • Flexible living quarters (above garage) • Master bedroom with dressing room and en suite bathroom • 4 bedrooms (all en suite) • Integrated double garage • Formal landscaped gardens of approx 1.08 acres • Shared ownership of 3 acre wood and trout river 10 House Images shown are of completed Avenel properties House 11

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Avanel St Brydes Cottage ‘Ardnish’ 21 Whitelea Crescent, Knockbuckle Lane, Sheilds Holdings, Tandlehill Road, Kilmacolm Kilmacolm OFFERS OVER GUIDE PRICE OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER £299,000 £1,955,000 £445,000 £335,000 Modern detached villa set Built in what was the rose Avenel is a development of This four bedroom detached in a quiet cul de sac, garden of ‘Moidart’, 6 Arts & Crafts designed villa offers excellent spacious comprehensively ‘Ardnish’ is an elevated properties set in some eight family accommodation and upgraded. split level 4 bedroom bungalow of some circa 2500 sq ft of acres, formerly the gardens of Avenel house, and fringes both the is set in generous gardens with beautiful outlooks to the internal accommodation, requiring a degree of modernisation. village, open countryside and farmland. surrounding countryside.

Den O’Gryffe ‘Glenbrook’ ‘Ashlar’ 7 Belmont Road, Knockbuckle Lane, Horsewood Road, Bowfield Road, Kilmacolm Kilmacolm Bridge of Weir Howwood OFFERS OVER UNDER OFFER OFFER OVER OFFERS OVER £295,000 £389,000 £325,000 Magnificent B listed This beautifully appointed Beautiful detached villa detached family home built Situated within well tended detached and extended located in an elevated c 1905 by renowned garden grounds, elevated bungalow villa is position overlooking Glasgow Architect James ‘Glenbrook’ is an in excellent decorative farmland to Ben Lomond. Salmon. architecturally extended 4 bedroom semi-detached villa dating order and has stunning back to Edwardian times and has been sympathetically views over the countryside. modernised to create a home fit for today’s modern living.

Quarter Millbank Farmhouse 7 Rotherwick Drive, Wheatlands Farm, Carruth Drive, Kilbirnie Road, By Ralston, Paisley Kilbarchan Kilmacolm Lochwinnoch OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER £315,000 £295,000 £595,000 £349,000 This detached villa is on Beautiful detached Traditional family home in Elegant family home built outstanding condition and traditional farmhouse circa a peaceful and scenic rural in 2009 and is situated in offers excellent living 1688 and was rebuilt in its setting. the heart of Kilmacolm with accomodation. current form in the early approx 4500 sq ft of 80’s with granny annexe. accommodation.

‘Mayeswood’ 5 Hebrides Grove 51 Birchwood Drive, 44 Victoria Road, Park Road, Kilmacolm Kip Marina, Inverkip Paisley Brookfield OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER £495,000 £339,000 £299,950 £285,000 Mayeswood is an attractive Detached five bedroom Extended traditional semi Number 5 Hebrides Grove detached and extdended villa with recently extended detached villa. is a truly exceptional luxury Victorian villa enjoying an living accommodation detached villa which has elevated position been architecturally extended and modernised to create a overlooking Birkmyre Park. beautiful family home.

14 House House 15 26 Gibson Road, Dunrobin, Bowfield 2 Alder Court, 25 Duart Drive, Road, Howwood, PA9 Barrhead, Glasgow FIXED PRICE OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER £169,950 £279,999 £240,000 £210,000 This three bedroom, This substantial detached Situated in an elevated This unique detached extended semi detached villa has superb position ‘Dunrobin’ is a rare bungalow offers the villa is in a popular address accommodation over two to the market extended opportunity to acquire a and would be a great levels. detached bungalow built spacious and versatile family home in circa 1930’s. property.

2 Brierie Gardens, 17 Kirkfield Wynd, 24 Duart Drive, 25 Torran Drive, Houston Howwood Elderslie FIXED PRICE OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFER OVER £157,995 £269,995 £235,000 £195,000 This modern semi Spacious accommodation This stunning mod Substantial detached detached villa is in all on one level set in extended detached villa has bungalow in an enviable beautiful internal condition attractive garden grounds. been meticulously upgraded corner plot. and set in the modern and has south westerly estate of Torran Drive. facing rear garden.

1 Craigbet Place, Main Road, 3 Potterhill Avenue, 18 Windsor Crescent, Quarriers Village Elderslie Paisley Elderlsie FIXED PRICE OFFERS OVER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £269,500 £235,000 This larger style blonde £155,000 A beautifully appointed & Stunning 3 bed semi sandstone Victorian lower Extended 3 bedroom semi recently upgraded detached upgraded to create a quarter villa is situated in a detached villa backing onto family villa with fabulous wonderful family home in sought after area offering a woodland in a rare to the open aspects to the rear. true walk-in condition. blend of both traditional market Elderslie address. and contemporary features.

20 New Street, 57 Hawthorn Crescent, 1 Parkhill Drive, 2/2 17 Albion Gate, Kilbarchan Erskine Lochwinnoch Merchant City, OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER Glasgow £269,000 £229,000 £179,950 UNDER OFFER This period style end Extended detached Detached 3 bedroom chalet Top floor duplex apartment terraced villa which was bungalow with stunning style villa requiring a degree in popular gated formerly the police house open aspects to rear. of modernisation development. has been fully modernised but retains a great wealth of character and is set in the heart of the conservation village of Kilbarchan.

23 Belmont Road, 64 Mansionhouse 36 Balmoral Drive, Flat 1/1 17 Branklyn Kilmacolm Gardens, Shawlands Elderlsie Court, Anniesland UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER UNDER OFFER FIXED PRICE Fabulous detached family £219,000 Excellent seven apartment £155,000 villa in excellent condition. Set within this highly semi detached family home. This modern two bedroom sought-after residential The property offer spacious apartment is in superb development, a modern and flexible accommodation condition and a convenient three storey townhouse over two levels. location. with parking to the front, single integral garage and private level grounds to the rear.

‘Sunnyside’ 9 Barra Briglinn Cottage, 2a 55 Flures Drive, Flat 25 Kingsferry Court, Street, Maryhill Park, Kilmacolm Road, Erskine Glasgow Bridge of Weir UNDER OFFER GUIDE PRICE FIXED PRICE OFFER OVER This 4 bedroom detached £150,000 £245,000 £215,000 villa situated on a corner This beautiful, modern, Beautiful three bedroom Briglinn Cottage is a plot offers flexible and retirement flat offers traditional semi detached charming traditional semi- spacious accom over two luxurious accommodation villa in excellent condition. detached cottage located in levels and facilities. the heart of Bridge of Weir dating back to circa 1833 and is presented to the market in beautiful decorative order. 16 House House 17 79 Locher Avenue, 4 John Neislton Avenue, 8 Dee Crescent, 23 Linside Avenue, Houston Paisley Paisley Paisley UNDER OFFER FIXED PRICE UNDER OFFER FIXED PRICE This immaculately presented £140,000 This three bedroom £95,000 three bedroom semi Modern three bedroom modern end terrace villa is This charming two detached villa is situated in ground floor apartment in excellent condition with bedroom mid terrace villa the ever popular estate of with main door access. great a garden. offers accommodation over Locher Avenue. two levels.

Merchants Close, 27 Ranfurly Road, Flat 3/2 4 Highgrove Flat 3/1 The Elipta, Church St, Kilbarchan Bridge of Weir Court, Renfrew 110 Saucel Crescent, OFFERS OVER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER Paisley £150,000 Well presented Keanie built £119,000 OFFERS OVER This is an opportunity to 2 bedroom semi detached This beautifully presented £95,000 build 2 outstanding villa, set in the heart of the modern and spacious top Modern two bedroom open characterful homes of circa village of Bridge of Weir. floor flat is situated within plan apartment close to 1200 sq ft in the the pop Highgrove area and Canal Street train station. Conservation Village of is located close to the town Kilbarchan. centre.

4 Ladyland Place, 5E Mallots View, 0/2 95 Ruchill Street, 7 High Barholm, Kilbirnie Newton Mearns Glasgow Kilbarchan OFFERS OVER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER £149,995 This First floor flat is £115,000 £90,000 This modern linked villa is located in an enviable This extremely spacious Main door flat set in the beautifully appointed position within the popular modern two bedroom heart of the village of throughout. Mallots View development. apartment offers Kilbarchan. accommodation on the ground level.

19 Campsie Drive, 4 Methuen Road, 0/2 4 Netherton 14 Tiree Avenue, Paisley Paisley Avenue, Anniesland Glenburn, Paisley OFFERS OVER OFFERS OVER OFFER OVER OFFERS IN THE £149,950 £135,000 £115,000 REGION £89,999 This two bedroom detached Three bedroom semi This modern, open plan, This three bedroom mid bungalow has the potential detached villa in a ground floor flat has two terrace villa offer spacious to be developed in a great generous corner plot. Great bedrooms and an en suite. accommodation over two home. family home levels.

26 St Boswells 4 Kersland Road, 64 Finlaystone Road, 2/1 1017 Crow Road, Crescent, Paisley Glengarnock Kilmacolm Anniesland OFFERS OVER UNDER OFFER UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER £145,000 Number 4 Kersland Road is This mid terraced villa 4 £89,950 Three bedroom semi a fabulous traditional semi apartment offers excellent Well presented second detached villa in a quiet detached cottage, originally flexible family floor flat close to local residential address. built circa 1845. accommodation and has amenities. never come to the market since it was built in the 1930’s.

53 Osprey Road, 31 Meikle Avenue, 1 Churchill Avenue, 14a Low Barholm, Paisley Renfrew Kilbarchan FIXED PRICE UNDER OFFER OFFERS OVER OFFER OVER £89,950 £145,000 This well proportioned end £99,000 Ground floor 2 bedroom Modern three bedroom terrace villa sits in a superb This semi detached villa terraced flat dates back to semi detached villa in plot in a popular Renfrew has been recently circa 1825 and is set in the address. heart of the conservation excellent condition. upgraded and is set within village of Kilbarchan. a popular residential locale.

18 House House 19 21 Anchor Crescent, 1/4 22 Neilston, Paisley Paisley OFFERS IN THE OFFERS OVER £89,500 REGION £69,995 Superb two bedroom This immaculately Happy kids are upper cottage flat with presented 1st floor flat is private garage. set within the former Royal Alexandria Hospital.

18 Hollows Crescent, 6 Sir Michael Place, Paisley Paisley healthy kids OFFERS IN THE FIXED PRICE £65,000 REGION £88,000 This two bedroom This spacious three apartment is on the WOODLANDS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT AFTER CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN bedroom villa has ground floor and has a benefited from a recent private patio. THE BUSINESS THEY ARE STILL MOVING FORWARD WITH THE COMPLETION AND upgrade. OPENING OF THEIR NEW PURPOSE BUILT NURSERY. 14 Old School House, 702 Alexandra Parade, Lintwhite Crescent, Dennistoun, Glasgow Bridge of Weir OFFERS OVER £59,000 OFFERS OVER £79,950 Rosie and Alison, owners of However, the outdoors is where This traditional first floor Woodlands Day Nursery have Woodlands heart has always been Situated within a B-listed flat is set within the much former school building is sought after address of always appreciated the wonderful and while working alongside the this 1 bedroom semi Alexandra Parade in outdoor environment that has forestry commission last year their detached bungalow. Dennistoun. surrounded Woodlands and now vision is to progress on everything 10 Lochfield Drive, Flat 0/1 320 Maxwell they have finally achieved their goal they have learned to have outdoor Paisley Road, Pollockshields, to match the outdoor environment play areas which not only are Glasgow OFFERS OVER £79,000 with a state of the art indoor exciting and adventurous for the OFFERS OVER £59,000 environment. children but also compliment and Popular two bedroom Elevated ground floor flat. benefit from the wonderful setting. lower cottage flat in The new Nursery building is not excellent order Ideally placed for local shops and commuter links just a wonderful “space” for the Woodlands have included everyone to Glasgow. children but also staff and parents, involved in using their service to as it will now have extra facilities to have their say in how the Nursery 33 Spey Avenue, 4 Townhead Terrace, Paisley Paisley ensure everyone feels welcomed, should look and they are very and can enjoy their visit or stay at pleased with the finish. This is just OFFERS OVER £79,000 FIXED PRICE £50,000 Woodlands. The new build is set in the beginning, they aim to Excellent ground floor The traditional one a conservation area and has met all continue to progress ensuring they apartment offers a good bedroom flat is in need of European O2 omission guidelines meet the individual needs of all the level of accommodation. refurbishment and to ensure it is also an Eco friendly children, providing a curriculum upgrading. Nursery using underfloor heating which stimulates children’s from an air source vent pump and curiosity, promotes independence 72 High Street, 96 Lochlea, East the lighting is high frequency with and provides a secure, happy Lochwinnoch Kilbride piros sensors which all will reduce foundation for learning. OFFERS OVER £69,999 OFFERS OVER £39,000 02 omissions. Beautifully presented one This top floor one To register a place please bedroom flat in the heart bedroom flat has the All playroom windows are low level call 01505 613134. of the village. benefit of a private lock and along with Velux windows this up. will enable the children H to appreciate all seasons 22 Espedair Street, 69 Springbank Road, and the surroundings Paisley Paisley they are in and feel like OFFERS OVER £69,995 FIXED PRICE - £35,000 they are outdoors even when they are indoors! This traditional two This top floor one bedroom flat is in bedroom apartment offers excellent condition having a great first time buy or been recently refurbished. buy to let.

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THIS IMMACULATELY PRESENTED SANDSTONE VILLA IN BRIDGE OF WEIR HAS A RARE BLEND OF ATTRIBUTES INCLUDING LOCATION, CHARACTER, SPACE AND QUALITY.

Quietly situated along one of the Horsewood Road, sweeping away mealtimes. A dining table of any size The two main public rooms are finest streets in Bridge of Weir, into the distance and bounded on could be located within the triple more understated in their Glenbrook is a property that two sides by mature woodland. aspect family area at the room's far presentation, but both have plenty of impresses you as soon as you see it. Known simply as the Glen, this end, with bi-folding doors opening retained period detailing, including Constructed at the turn of the 20th popular public space is much loved into the back garden opposite a their original doors, contrasting century, this elegant sandstone villa by local residents, and its presence focal-point wood-burning stove fire. picture rail décor, ceiling roses and stands beyond a lengthy front across the street from Glenbrook In the foreground, the kitchen is stripped pine flooring. The dining garden, with its nameplate proudly reinforces the property's family- dominated by a central island unit room also features a drop-down displayed on one of the gateposts friendly nature. fashioned out of reclaimed wood, clothes pulley, while the lounge has a that precede a red gravel driveway. with a raised breakfasting bar above wood-burning stove and an original The house itself easily lives up to the Juliet Loudon and her husband pan drawers and a five-ring gas hob. radiator in its bay window - every grandeur of its well-stocked and James moved to Glenbrook seven Sporting a double Belfast sink, a other radiator throughout the house colourful gardens, with a curved bay and a half years ago, and since then, bank of cabinetry beside the island has been replaced, usually with window extending from ground level they have transformed this property also has sculpted timber doors, and period designs. By contrast, a Another first floor window has bounded by hedging. Keen chefs will up to the balusters that disguise the into a fabulous family home, by even the maple flooring has been contemporary chrome ladder particular significance - the four- appreciate the herb garden out here, and the apple and cherry trees will roofline so effectively. restoring period detailing and reclaimed from a high school in radiator can be found in the section bay in the master bedroom. Covering almost the entire width of be particularly popular with younger augmenting it with sympathetic Kilmarnock. One of the few entirely refurbished ground floor shower the room, and looking out as far as residents. There's an aura of substance to this contemporary additions. Nowhere is modern confections is the innovative room, beside a walk-in wet room- style cubicle illuminated by recessed Clydebank and the Erskine Bridge, it expansive semi-villa as you approach this blend of old and new more bank of full-height white gloss provides a concise summary of Although they may not be it, and that sense of stateliness is obvious than in the family kitchen, storage that underlines the ceiling ceiling spotlights and skirting-level LEDs; a designer sink is suspended Glenbrook's impressive setting, as immediately evident during a tour, heightened by the simple act of amalgamating formerly separate height in this dramatic apartment. on one of the shower room's fully- Juliet Loudon points out: We've got numerous improvements and turning around. It's then that you rooms to create a living space as tiled walls. views right over the Glen towards a refurbishments have been carried notice the triangular park across suitable for parties as it is for family play park, and yet we're close to the out on this property in recent times, The reception hallway embodies village as well, so the location is including the installation of sash and Glenbrook's retention of period ideal." It's hard to disagree, given the case-style double glazing, a combi detailing, with the original stained complete absence of properties over boiler and a new roof. Given glasswork of the front door and its the road, with the few buildings that Glenbrook's remarkable blend of matching side panels allied to dentil are visible offering considerable attributes, it's easy to see why the cornicing and a picture rail. A maid's architectural grandeur. Loudons have been so happy here, as bell box is prominently positioned on Juliet concludes: "This house works the wall beside an elaborately Captivating though the master really well as a family home - there's sculpted 20-tread staircase, with bedroom's views are, they shouldn't plenty of space for adults to be in gripper rods pinning soft carpet in detract from the appeal of the room one place and kids to be in another. place. The half-turn staircase emerges itself, with a shelved press recess and It's a warm and sunny house as well, onto an L-shaped upper landing with feature wall décor embellished with a and the garden's brilliant, because an overhead cupola raining down picture rail, cornicing and a central it's large but not unmanageable." light. From here, four bedrooms and rose. The three other bedrooms each This really is a property that requires the family bathroom can be accessed, have their own distinctive colour no compromises, with a winning with the latter a rival for the palette, with period-style radiators blend of tradition and modernity aforementioned shower room. White and pine flooring among the shared delivering everything a modern brick-effect splashback tiling flanks a elements. While bedroom four also family could ask for. roll-top bath with an overhead power enjoys aspects over the Glen, the H shower, the sink is mounted on brace of rear-facing apartments spindly chrome legs, and a diminutive overlook Glenbrook's attractive back For further details contact Cochran Dickie cupboard has been incorporated garden, which is home to a large t: 01505 613 807 under the window. patio, a single garage and a lawn e: [email protected]

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Clean Up Your Act SPRING IS HERE AND YOU NEED YOUR HOUSE TO BE READY FOR MARKET. WHETHER YOU ARE EXPECTING VIEWERS OR GETTING READY FOR THOSE ALL IMPORTANT PHOTOGRAPHS IT PAYS TO DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO PREPARE THE HOUSE FOR MARKET.

First impressions count so make sure that the approach to the house is looking its very best. Potential buyers will often drive past before they arrange a viewing so it’s important to keep the front of the building looking snappy!

• Make sure to get out and cut • Is the car sitting in the drive the grass. Cutting the lawn looking dirty? Make sure to can be a last-minute pick- get it washed before viewers me-up. Feeding it a couple of come round. weeks beforehand will brighten it up and make it • It’s a good idea to give the look healthy. gutters a clean out if they need it. • Paths and fences make an immediate impression so • Make sure the front door make sure they are weeded and the front steps get a lick and painted. of paint to give it the freshest The inside is just as important • Clean up all the tiles and If you’ve done everything you appearance. as the outside. grout so that he bathroom is can to make the place look its • Flower/ plant pots can bright and sparkling. brighten up the front of a • Getting the carpets cleaned best then you’ve given yourself house. • If rooms need painted then is a good idea. This will lift it’s worthwhile to look out the best chance to sell. All you the room and get rid of any the paint brushes. Stick to need now is a good estate agent pet odours that have been neutral colours and brighten and a bit of luck! lingering. the place up with cushions • Flowers and a bowl of fruit and accessories. Iain Storrie H will brighten up a room and • Finish off small DIY jobs - provide a pleasant smell. touch up chipped woodwork • A property will be more and replace washers on appealing if rooms have a dripping taps. specific purpose and this allows buyers to see the full potential of the property so try and get that room with Once you’re ready some last all the boxes and golf clubs back to what it was supposed minute touches can make a big to be. difference. • Revitalise a bathroom with a • Fluff up the pillows on the green leafy plant and new beds and couches. taps, shower curtain and light pull. All these items can be • All pets should be left with picked up cheaply from DIY friends or family during a warehouses. viewing. • Coloured bathroom suites • Avoid strong odours. Don’t are out and old-fashioned cook fish or curry before a white is back in vogue. If viewing as the smell will you've got an avocado or linger. Fresh coffee or baking pink bathroom, consider however is said to provide a investing in a white suite. welcoming feel to a home. • Shine the bath sink and taps to make them gleam. 28 House House 29 A MOVING EXPERIENCE

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