5 bedroom house for sale

A recently thoroughly remodelled and beautifully presented ‘B’ listed upper conversion set in an immediate coastal situation with far reaching waterscape views.

Description
Rockfort was built in 1849 for the Provost of Helensburgh and was designed by the renowned architect William Spence. The house is grade 'B' listed (being a building of architectural note and historic interest) and it is set amidst a delightfully small, gated development of elegant, detached houses. Rockfort enjoys the pick of the plots, being located adjacent to the shore front and with some of the most magnificent views to be found anywhere in the west of Scotland. Looking south over the Firth of Clyde all the way to Dunoon, west along the shore toward the town of Helensburgh and to the east towards the historic Craigendoran pier and Ardmore Point beyond. The View is elevated high above the beach with a substantial stone sea wall between the house and the shore.
Located just off East Clyde Street, only a short stroll from the centre of Helensburgh, the property is perfectly placed for a wide selection of amenities that can be found in the town. Craigendoran and Helensburgh Central train stations are within easy reach and offer services to Glasgow and Edinburgh and Helensburgh Upper train station (which is on the West Highland Line) provides direct sleeper services to London. There are excellent primary and secondary schools in Helensburgh with private schooling found at Lomond School. There is a wide selection of shops and supermarkets nearby including the large Morrisons store which is adjacent to Hermitage Academy. The town has a great deal to offer when it comes to leisure facilities, with sports and leisure clubs, great sailing on the Firth of Clyde and the Gare Loch and with world renowned golf courses to be found on the shores of nearby Loch Lomond which is only a ten to fifteen minute drive away. Loch Lomond Golf Club and the Carrick Golf Club and Spa are found here along with Cameron House Hotel. The town also boasts excellent restaurants and bars along with a cinema. Helensburgh is considered a fantastic commuter town with Glasgow accessible by regular train services in forty-five minutes and the same by car. The International Airport is accessed in forty minutes via the Erskine Bridge.

KEY FEATURES
• Magnificent main door conversion covering 263sqm (2,831sqft) over three floors
• Forms part of a private, luxury coastal gated development
• Stunning shoreside location with breathtaking water views
• Private garden with garden room, private parking and water views
• Entrance vestibule and grand reception hall
• Lounge with wood burning stove and water views.
• Bespoke designer kitchen
• Four bedrooms with Study/Home or office bedroom 5
• Stylish family bathroom and shower room

Ground Floor
On entering, a sizeable outer vestibule opens into a large reception hall where a decorative, hand forged, bespoke staircase accesses the upper floor accommodation, with natural lighting from a window to the side of the stairs. There is a deep built-in cupboard here, as well as under stair storage.

First Floor
At the top of the stairs, a door opens into a hallway which in turn gives access to a shower room, dining sized kitchen, the main lounge and a double bedroom. The shower room features a Matki shower enclosure with Hansgrohe shower, glass topped vanity unit/whb and wc, all complemented by Amtico flooring. Adjacent to the shower room is a bespoke and sizeable dining kitchen that comes complete with high end units in Matt grey, complemented by Silestone surfaces, a Miele oven and induction hob, extractor hood, dishwasher and washing machine. Windows enjoy views straight out across the water and along the shore. This beautiful space has Pergo flooring and can accommodate a dining table and chairs with ease.

The main lounge is a dramatic room with original cornicework and a natural stone fireplace at its focal point (with log burning stove). Windows face south and west, looking along the shore towards the centre of town and also across the Firth of Clyde. Finally on this level is a bright and spacious double bedroom.

Second Floor
From the hall, a delightful curving staircase ascends to the upper floor where you are met by a large landing area that features a central cupola and overhead Velux window. Off the landing there are three extremely well-proportioned double bedrooms (all of which have built-in wardrobes with soft closing sliding doors). At the end of a passageway, is a very useful home office/study/bedroom 5 and adjacent to this, a real feature family bathroom with Philippe Starck bath, fully tiled walk-in shower, wash hand basin and wc. Built-in storage units line one wall.

Outbuildings and Gardens
The property enjoys its own private and beautifully laid out garden that features a decorative paved and gravelled terrace to the east of the house, which is adjacent to the main door, perfect for alfresco dining and an evening sundowner. From the garden, there are views across the water and access to a detached “annexe”/garden room that is beautifully fitted out with a modern kitchen area at one end, with a fitted microwave oven, sink, fridge and storage units. In front of the main entrance is a granite gravelled area providing private parking for three cars. Outside water tap and power points are fitted.

On entering Rockfort from East Clyde Street, the inviting entrance to the development is via two stone gate piers, with a gravelled approach drive leading to an electric security gate with a further gravelled driveway which terminates at a generous apron directly in front of the house with dedicated private car parking for The View.

Over the past few years, the property has undergone a dramatic transformation, and both the interior and exterior are finished to an impeccable standard with the use of natural sandstone and Penrhyn slate on the roof. The interior of The View is spectacular, finished in neutral tones, to an exemplary standard and with some of the highest end finishes to be found in any home. The well thought out accommodation is spacious and in turn key condition, perfect for family living.

Services
Gas fired central heating with new Worcester boiler. Cat 6 wiring throughout. Security includes an electric gate into the development along with a Videx intercom system. Super-fast broadband.

Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Tel: 01546-602127

Council Tax
The View is in Band F and the amount of council tax payable for 2024/2025 is £3,192.93p including water and sewerage.

EPC
Rating C

Situation
Commanding one of Helensburgh's most sought-after locations, right on the waterfront of the Firth of Clyde, The View is an exceptionally elegant main door upper conversion that is formed over three floors. The majority of the accommodation is located on the first and second floors and some spectacular water views are to be had from many of the rooms.

Travel Directions
Travelling westbound on the M8 from Glasgow, take the cut off for the Erskine Bridge. Cross the bridge and filter left on to the A82, signposted Crianlarich, and follow signs for Loch Lomond. Remain on the A82 for 11 miles. At the Arden roundabout, turn left onto the A818 signposted Helensburgh. Remain on the A818 for 4.8 miles to reach the T’ junction at the foreshore. Turn right at the traffic lights onto the A814. Continue in a south easterly direction on the A814 for 0.7 miles, then bear right onto Station Road. Continue on Station Road for about 50 metres to find the entrance to Rockfort on the right-hand side. Proceed along the driveway and through the remotely operated sliding gates to find The View, Rockfort at the end of the driveway."
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