Listed villa where members of same dynastic family lived for nearly a century goes on sale

A villa that remained in the same Paisley family for 96 years has hit the market.

The special property, in leafy Thornly Park, is packed with the stylish design features from the past that has now made it C-listed.

Wilmar was built for wealthy William and Margaret Clark in 1908 - and their family continued living there until 2004.

Agents Robb Residential say the five-bedroom property is an “important part of Paisley’s architectural and social heritage”.

How is this for period style? A medley of images of what many think is the epitome of design touches (Robb Residential)

The Clark family - part of the thread dynasty - finally sold it to the present owners in 2004 and it is now on rare sale again at offers over £750,000.

Architect WD McLennan was a contemporary of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and kept the outside plain, but littered the inside with Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts styles.

Carolyn Campbell, a senior negotiator with Robb Residential, said from the outside you would not realise the “idiosyncratic” interior.

She said: “Wilmar remained in the original family’s ownership until 2004, when it was bought by the current owners.

“All original features are beautifully preserved including listed stain glass, wood panelling and carpentry, feature fireplaces in all rooms, and light fittings designed by the originalarchitect.

A grand entrance - the hall would not be out of place in a five star hotel (Robb Residential)

“This home is truly unique and intact in every respect, has been upgraded to a very high standard and provides for a high standard of modern day family living.”

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The second owners brought it into the modern age and added a garden room.

Lounging around - one of four reception rooms (Robb Residential)

It sits in swish South Avenue, is surrounded by large homes and gives views to the countryside south of Paisley.

The lounge has the original copper surround fireplace and there is a “Jack and Jill” door to the butler’s pantry.

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The grand entrance features two Bellmouth stone gate piers with the original twin leaf steel gates.

Back garden - plenty of room to enjoy, including a patio for entertaining (Robb Residential)

Carolyn added: “A raised paved patio area provides excellent space for summer furniture, alfresco entertaining and sundowners.”