Gilchrist Gardens

Development Overview

Gilchrist Gardens is a new build development of 3, 4, and 5-bedroom homes by Cala Homes (West), located off Florish Road in Erskine, Renfrewshire, PA8 7DZ. The development, positioned close to the Clyde River and adjacent green spaces, comprises a mix of high-specification terraced, semi-detached, and detached properties. As of mid-2024, the development is significantly reserved, with over 80% of properties sold, including the release of the final collection of townhouses. Property types range from three-bedroom townhouses to five-bedroom detached family homes.

Prices for the remaining properties start from specific points, including the 3-bedroom Bowden townhouse starting from £326,995 and the 4-bedroom Colonsay townhouse starting from £372,995. General pricing for the collection has historically started from around £379,995 for the initial releases of larger homes. Prospective buyers are advised to contact the developer directly for the latest availability and confirmed pricing for the few remaining plots.

Property Details

The Gilchrist Gardens collection includes several distinct housetypes designed for modern family living. The three-bedroom Bowden townhouse is a three-level terraced home, featuring a large, open-plan kitchen/living/dining area with fully integrated appliances, two double bedrooms on the second floor, and a main bedroom occupying the entire third floor, complete with en-suite facilities and a separate dressing area. The four-bedroom Colonsay townhouse offers a multi-functional layout, including a kitchen/dining/family area at the front of the home, a generous separate lounge on the first floor, and two top-floor bedrooms that each benefit from fitted wardrobes and private en-suite facilities.

Larger detached options have included the four-bedroom Cairnmaith and the five-bedroom housetypes such as the Darroch, Logan, and the 'L-shape' Dewar. The Dewar, for instance, provides a spacious open-plan kitchen/living area, a separate formal lounge with French doors to the garden, and two of the five upstairs bedrooms featuring en-suite facilities. Individual plots may feature modern energy solutions such as air source heat pumps, and all homes are covered by the industry-standard NHBC warranty.

Location Benefits and Connectivity

Erskine is well-known for its balanced environment, offering access to open countryside while maintaining strong links to Glasgow. The location benefits from excellent road access to the Erskine Bridge, Glasgow Airport, and the M8 motorway network. Public transport links are robust, with the Park Drive bus stop (Park Mains) being a 2-minute walk from the development, serving routes including the 23, 23A, X23, 521, 521A, and 757. Bus route 521/521A connects directly to local amenities and Bishopton Rail Station.

Commuters benefit from the proximity to Bishopton train station, which offers direct services to major city centres. The journey time to Paisley Gilmour Street is approximately 8 minutes, and to Glasgow Queen Street is an efficient 18 minutes.

Local amenities are easily accessible. The Bridgewater Shopping Centre is a key retail hub in Erskine, and the development is close to green spaces like Erskine Riverside Park. Educationally, Gilchrist Gardens is situated near established schools, including three primary schools within a mile: St Anne's Primary School (0.7 miles), Inchinnan Primary School (0.8 miles), and Barsail Primary School (0.9 miles), along with the established Park Mains Secondary School.

Practical Information

The developer, Cala Homes, has an established track record, being a large UK housebuilder with headquarters in Edinburgh, founded in 1875. The company has achieved a 5-Star rating for customer satisfaction from the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for seven consecutive years, reflecting a 96.3% recommend score from buyers. Interested parties are urged to contact the Cala Homes sales team at Gilchrist Gardens immediately to check the latest plot availability and arrange a viewing of the show homes (availability to be confirmed) as the development nears final completion.