Immaculate ground floor conversion in stunning elevated position.

Description

History
Mallowdale is a luxurious and stylish lower conversion renovated to an immaculate standard by the current owners.

The villa (formerly known as Innes Villa) has an impressive architectural history. It was built in 1874 by the renowned architect John Honeyman (1831-1914) who designed a number of houses in Skelmorlie having built his own house (Stroove) at the end of Montgomerie Terrace in 1868. Honeyman was one of the foremost architects in Glasgow during the mid/late 19th century. Honeyman (1831 - 1914) formed the practice, Honeyman & Keppie and this new partnership was supported by four brilliant assistants, Alexander McGivan, Herbert McNair, Charles Edward Whitelaw and Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Of these assistants, Mackintosh became the lead designer in the practice whilst Herbert McNair who married Mackintosh’s sister also lived in Montgomerie Terrace.

The present owners of Mallowdale embarked on a comprehensive refurbishment programme and were fastidious in maintaining Honeyman’s original design and details while upgrading the house to provide a beautiful blend of the 19th and 21st century

Description
The accommodation of Mallowdale begins with a grand entrance hallway, opening through an original stained glass door and leading onto seagrass flooring. The property flows into an L-shaped configuration with all rooms off the hallway which continues through and turns right.

To the front of the property is an elegant sitting room, overlooking the manicured gardens with a three frame bay window flooding the room with natural light. The mixture of traditional and modern features are particularly apparent here, with the original timber fireplace and beautiful cornicing bringing a sense of grandeur to the space.

The property benefits from five well appointed bedrooms, two of which have en suite shower rooms and one is currently utilised as a study. The luxurious main bathroom features beautiful tiling, wood panelling, stained glass windows and a freestanding bath. It also has a further shower, bidet and wash basin, all in-keeping with the traditional style and benefitting from underfloor heating.

The beautifully appointed dining kitchen is the jewel of the home, featuring a versatile open plan space with cosy sitting area and additional dining space. The kitchen benefits from a range of integrated high spec appliances, with double oven, grill and wine fridge featured around the impressive granite island with breakfast bar. Once again this room is light and bright courtesy of the large windows that overlook the gardens.

Outside there is a private driveway with space for multiple car parking and an additional garage. There is a lovely patio space at the entrance to the property looking out over the sizeable private garden, perfect for further appreciating the stunning outlook.

Location

Mallowdale is set in a magnificent, elevated position occupying the prime position in upper Skelmorlie with spectacular elevated views over The Firth of Clyde and the Islands of Bute, Great Cumbrae and Arran. Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay provide excellent local shopping including an award-winning butcher and delicatessen. The two villages form a belt of substantial predominantly Victorian dwellings built as holiday and weekend homes for wealthy merchants from Glasgow.

Today, many of these buildings have been subdivided and are occupied by families commuting daily to Glasgow. By road via the A78 and M8 the city centre of Glasgow can be accessed under normal driving conditions in approximately 40 minutes and by train in a similar time from Wemyss Bay railway station. Wemyss Bay also serves as a ferry terminal for holiday makers travelling to Rothesay and the Isle of Bute. Glasgow Airport provides flights to a wide number of international and domestic destinations.

There is a primary school in Skelmorlie and secondary schooling can be found at Largs Academy with Glasgow and Kilmacolm providing an excellent choice of private schooling. For sailing enthusiasts, the Firth of Clyde provides some of Scotland’s most testing waters and is home to a number of acclaimed marinas including Kip Marina and Largs Yacht Haven where many fine craft can be found. For the golfing enthusiast, there are 137 courses within a 30 mile radius.

Square Footage: 3,025 sq ft



Directions

From Glasgow, take the M8 and then A8 west to Greenock. Beyond Greenock continue to follow signs for Irvine, Largs and Wemyss Bay (A78). Follow the A78 through Inverkip to Wemyss Bay. Continue beyond the shops in Wemyss Bay and into Skelmorlie. Immediately over the bridge turn left up Station Hill and continue until the crossroads. Carry straight across and continue along Eglington Gardens with the driveway access to Mallowdale on the right hand side.