Castle Gate, Maidenhill

Castle Gate, Maidenhill: A Detached Family Home Development in East Renfrewshire

Development Overview

Castle Gate is a new build homes development by Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, forming a key part of the wider Maidenhill masterplan community in Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire (G77 5GQ). The site, located off Ayr Road, offers an exclusive selection of luxurious four and five bedroom detached properties from the developer’s high-specification Caledonian Collection. The development is designed to integrate into a new, established community, which includes over 800 new homes, community facilities, and significant infrastructure upgrades. As of recent listings, available homes include the five-bedroom detached 'The Cameron' (approx. 2089 sq ft) starting from £649,995, and the four-bedroom detached 'The Buchanan' from approximately £766,000.

Property Details

Properties at Castle Gate are designed for contemporary family living, prioritising space and energy efficiency. The homes feature spacious interiors and high-end specifications, including PV solar panels to help reduce energy costs. Specific house types, such as the four-bedroom 'The Gordon', offer practical layouts including a separate utility room, a study, a separate dining room, and a tranquil garden room with French doors to the rear garden. En-suites are provided to multiple bedrooms (for example, Bedrooms 1 and 2 in The Gordon), ensuring ample facilities for larger families. Buyers can anticipate a professional standard of construction, substantiated by the development’s Site Manager, David McClure, having been awarded an NHBC Pride in the Job Supreme Award for quality.

Location and Commuting

Situated in the highly desirable East Renfrewshire area, the development offers excellent connectivity. Road access is convenient via Ayr Road (A77) and the adjacent A726/Glasgow Southern Orbital (GSO), providing quick routes for commuting to Glasgow and the Ayrshire coast. Rail connections are facilitated by two nearby stations: Whitecraigs Station (approx. 1.3 miles) and Patterton Station (approx. 1.5 miles). Direct rail services from Whitecraigs to Glasgow Central Station have an average journey time of 22 minutes, with the fastest services taking 17 minutes, making the city centre highly accessible.

Local Amenities and Schools

Castle Gate benefits from the amenities of Newton Mearns and the planned community facilities. The masterplan includes a generous allowance for public open space, equivalent to approximately 19 football pitches, and offers exceptional views across Glasgow to Ben Lomond. Education is a primary benefit, as the development features the newly built Maidenhill Primary School and Nursery on the doorstep, offering places for 444 pupils and 120 nursery children. This non-denominational school is part of the esteemed Mearns Castle High School cluster. Other reputable local schools include St Ninian’s High School and Calderwood Lodge Primary School (approx. 0.3 miles away). For retail and leisure, the Silverburn Centre is a short drive away, and the extensive grounds of Rouken Glen Park are easily accessible for family outings.

Practical Information

The Castle Gate community is actively growing, with over 200 residents already established at Maidenhill. The properties are sold with a 10-year warranty, providing security for new homeowners. Prospective buyers should be aware that properties such as The Gordon carry a Council Tax Band G rating and an estimated annual estate management fee of £351.44. Available properties are listed as ‘Ready to Go’ or 'Coming Soon' and viewings can be arranged by contacting the developer for specific plot completion and reservation details.