5 bedroom detached house

“Glenard” is a striking, architecturally designed contemporary home that was built for the present owners in 2015 on one of the highest points in Rhu, commanding breathtaking views over the Firth of Clyde, the Gare Loch and beyond to Arran.

The house enjoys a great deal of privacy and is located at the very top of Upper Torwoodhill Road. It is entered from a cul-de-sac through electrically operated gates, with a sweeping gravelled driveway (that has been cut through a large rock formation) winding its way up to the property and leading to a large gravelled parking area and a substantial integral double garage that has twin electrically operated doors and a sink installed. The gardens feature lawned areas to the side and rear of the house and to the front and side are colourful and well stocked flower and shrub beds, along with large gravelled sitting/entertaining area. There is a timber decked path adjacent to the house at the rear and beyond this, a lawned area, with mature trees providing a lovely backdrop and shelter.

The house itself extends to almost 4500 square feet (including the garage), laid out over two floors and offering exceptional accommodation, cleverly designed to maximise living space throughout. The layout takes full advantage at the front of the stunning views, with substantial picture windows in many of the rooms and with a feature being the central balcony that can be accessed from the main living space, as well as two covered balconies off the master bedroom and dining room. The property is finished to the highest of standards, is beautifully presented and tastefully decorated and it enjoys the highest quality floor coverings and carpeting. The double glazed windows are exceptional high performance units and heating is by means of a gas fired central heating system (with underfloor heating).

On entering the property, a large, bright full glazed outer entrance vestibule opens through in to the main reception area of the property. This can be used for a variety of purposes and is currently a games room but would be a perfect living room or dining room. This large space has two deep walk-in cupboards off. This space gives access to all of the rooms on the ground floor which include a sizeable double bedroom to the front with an adjoining dressing room/gym off, as well as an ensuite bathroom with separate bath and shower. There is a further double bedroom to the rear with an ensuite Jack’n’Jill shower room. There is also a laundry room and a large studio/home office/bedroom 5 to the rear of the house (with a door into the garage). There is a staircase at the rear of the games room/sitting room and also a lift from the laundry room ascending to the upper floor.

Moving to the upstairs, there is a sizeable open plan lounge/living area (with wood burning stove). The room enjoys great natural light from full height windows and a sliding door that gives access out to a large covered balcony with stunning views. Off the lounge is a beautiful, bespoke and well equipped kitchen with adjoining dining room. The kitchen is fitted with modern wall and counter level units with stone work surfaces and it has an electric programmable Aga stove, built-in dishwasher, fridge, freezer and wine cooler. The dining room area has full height windows and doors leading out to a covered balcony that enjoys water views. On the other side of the lounge is the impressive master bedroom suite with access to a covered balcony to the front and with a large dressing room and ensuite shower room off. To the rear of the house there is a useful utility room and a further double bedroom (again with an ensuite shower room).

Upper Torwoodhill Road is one of Rhu’s most exclusive and sought after addresses and is home to a number of exceptional residences of which “Glenard” is no exception. The village of Rhu has conservation village status and the property is within easy reach of a good selection of local amenities found within the village. These include a convenience store, a highly regarded primary school, church and the Rhu Inn. Rhu has a marina for keen sailors and the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club is also nearby. The larger seaside town of Helensburgh is just a few minutes’ drive away and it provides a much wider selection of facilities and amenities that include shops and supermarkets, bars, restaurants, cafes, delicatessens and even a cinema. There are banks and a post office within Helensburgh and good schooling both at primary and secondary level (including Lomond School for private education). Helensburgh has train stations that serve Glasgow, Edinburgh, as well as up the west coast of Scotland and even with a sleeper service to London. Glasgow is easily accessible via the A82, Great Western Road and can be reached from the house in around forty to forty five minutes. Glasgow international airport is also within easy reach via the A82, Erskine Bridge and M8 motorway. The area is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, with many sports clubs in and around Helensburgh and Rhu and with some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery only a couple of minutes’ drive away from the house. Loch Lomond offers iconic scenery, leisure and accommodation facilities and is within fifteen minutes drive. EPC Band - B.