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Peel Road, Thorntonhall, Glasgow, South Lanarkshire

Description

Property Description – Residential Plot for Sale, Peel Road, Thorntonhall

Set within one of Scotland’s most prestigious village addresses, this exceptional residential plot offers a rare opportunity to create a bespoke contemporary home in the heart of Thorntonhall.

The plot extends to approximately 2,650 m² (as confirmed on the site plans 266.1-PL-02-A-(A3) and is positioned within the generous grounds of Thornton Park, benefiting from a peaceful, leafy setting surrounded by mature trees and established homes.

About Thorntonhall

Thorntonhall is an exclusive and highly sought-after village located on the outskirts of Glasgow. Known for its privacy, tree-lined avenues and luxurious detached properties, the area is a favourite among buyers seeking tranquillity while staying within easy reach of the city.

The village offers excellent transport connections, including Thorntonhall Train Station (direct services to Glasgow and the south), proximity to the M77 and A726, and convenient access to high-end amenities in nearby Clarkston, Newton Mearns and East Kilbride. Thorntonhall is also well-positioned for top-rated schooling, upscale dining, and beautiful rural walks.

The Plot

The plot is defined by the red boundary line on the submitted architectural drawings (see Site Plan as Existing and Site Plan as Proposed) 266.1-PL-03-A-(A3)

The land is occupied by a clay tennis court, the proposal shows removed and levelled to accommodate the new dwelling.

A new private access from Peel Road is incorporated within the approved layout, not in place currently including:

• A gravel driveway and parking area
• Visibility splays of 2.0 × 43 m to both sides, as indicated on the detailed drawings (Detailed Site Plan as Proposed, page showing visibility splays and access layout
266.1-PL-04-A-(A1)
• Space for refuse storage, soft and hard landscaping, and garden ground

Planning Permission

The plot is being sold with full planning permission for:
• A detached architect-designed home (shown as Item 1 on the proposed plans)
• A separate garage / studio building (Item 2)
• Associated driveway, parking and landscaping works
The approved drawings, prepared by Robert Bruce Design, include detailed site planning, elevations, and sections (files B266.1-PL-03-A and B266.1-PL-04-A). These confirm the orientation, design footprint, and relationship to neighbouring boundaries and properties.
Key Features
• Rare development plot in exclusive Thorntonhall
• Approx. 2,650 m²
• Sold with planning permission for a contemporary detached residence
• Private driveway access from Peel Road with compliant visibility splays
• Mature surroundings with excellent privacy
• Excellent commuter links and prestigious village setting

Freehold

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Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Utilities & Restrictions

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

10 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 65% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Busby Primary School1.1 miles
    Pupils
    263
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Joseph's Primary School1.2 miles
    Pupils
    384
    Type
    Roman Catholic
  • Carmunnock Primary School1.2 miles
    Pupils
    148
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Carolside Primary School1.4 miles
    Pupils
    601
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Jackton Primary School1.6 miles
    Pupils
    54
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Williamwood High School1.1 miles
    Pupils
    1,668
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Duncanrig Secondary School1.9 miles
    Pupils
    1,752
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Mearns Castle High School2.2 miles
    Pupils
    1,468
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Castlemilk High School2.3 miles
    Pupils
    445
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Margaret Mary's Secondary School2.3 miles
    Pupils
    409
    Type
    Roman Catholic

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Lidl Hairmyres East Kilbride, East Kilbride1.2 miles
Spar Barrys Clarkston, Glasgow1.3 miles
Co-op Eaglesham Road Clarkston Glasgow, Glasgow1.3 miles

GP surgery

Sheddens Medical Practice1.4 miles

Pharmacy

Complements Of Scotland Ltd1 mile

Green space

Public Park Or Garden257 metres

Walking trail

Thorntonhall: Peel Road pavement13 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Thorntonhall Rail Station234 metres

Nearest bus stop

Peel Road724 metres

Typical drive times

Barrhead17 min · 7.1 miles
Rutherglen13 min · 5.6 miles
East Kilbride6 min · 3.8 miles
Glasgow (city)18 min · 7.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

No mapped surface water riskLower risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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