Leisure
Just six-and-a-half miles away from central Glasgow - a place famous for its vibrant cultural scene -Ferry Grove offers residents easy access to city attractions, such as The Gallery of Modern Art and The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Glasgow Botanical Gardens is nestled around two miles away from the city centre and boasts exquisite glasshouses and over nine thousand different plants.
XSite entertainment hub is a short five-minute walk away and boasts a multiplex cinema, bowling, climbing wall, and laser games. Ferry Grove is just a six-minute drive away from Robertson Park, a wonderful place to relax among lush greenery, a picturesque pond, and vibrant flower gardens. Those who partake in sporting activities will benefit from the park's BMX course, skateboard park, tennis courts, bowling green, and cycle tracks. The park is also the home of a charming monthly market selling street food, fresh produce, and artisan crafts. Keeping fit is made easier thanks to nearby Renfrew Leisure Centre and Victory Baths around two miles away.
Erskine beach is just a short 15-minute drive away, with views of rolling hills and a sandy section of beach, perfect for picnics and days relaxing by the water.
Transport
Laymoor Avenue bus stop is a short three-minute walk away, with regular routes to Balloch and Glasgow Airport. For travel into central Glasgow, XSite bus stop is just 400 yards away.
Travel via train is easily achieved from Hillington West station, which is a short seven-minute drive away from Ferry Grove. Alternatively, Garscadden railway station is five-and-a-half miles away, with trips to Glasgow Central lasting just 16 minutes. When driving, Glasgow Central Station is 13 minutes away, with direct links to Edinburgh and London.
Those who drive have easy access to neighbouring town Paisley and central Glasgow via the M8, with journeys to both destinations taking around 17 minutes. Other road options include the B777, A760, and A737 - which also take drivers to Paisley, Glasgow International Airport, and Glasgow city centre.
For global travel, Glasgow International Airport is an eight-minute drive away from the homes, with destinations including Tenerife, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London.
Education
Ideally placed for those with children, Ferry Grove is just two miles away from St James Primary School, while Newmains Primary School takes nine minutes when driving. For older pupils, Renfrew High School and Trinity High School are both just over a mile away.
Those interested in further education benefit from the popular West College Scotland being just a nine-minute drive away and The City of Glasgow College taking 15 minutes when driving. For those seeking higher education options, nearby providers include the prestigious University of Glasgow just five miles away, Glasgow Caledonian University a 12-minute drive away, and The University of West Scotland, which will take 25 minutes when driving.
Shopping
For everyday retail and grocery needs, Braehead shopping centre is just a two-minute walk away. The centre boasts a large supermarket, several popular high street clothing stores, and pharmacy retailers, among others. Another popular supermarket is just a five-minute drive away. Residents are just a five-minute walk away from the many dining options found in the XSite centre.
Several local eateries can be found on Renfrew high street just a 14-minute walk away, including Italian, Indian, and traditional British. Residents of Ferry Grove can easily experience a range of culinary delights, with neighbouring towns Paisley and Strathbungo - both a quarter of an hour's drive away - featuring a vast choice of cultural eateries including British, Japanese, Croatian, Greek, and Caribbean.
Silverburn Shopping Centre, another nearby option, is a 13-minute drive away and boasts a variety of high street shops and restaurants.
For city centre shopping and dining, Glasgow's bustling streets are lined with independent restaurants and stores, as well as popular chains.
