4 bedroom house for sale

B listed, family villa with flexible accommodation in the town of Helensburgh.


Description

The Lindens is an exquisite attached B listed family home of considerable character. The house dates from around 1860 and offers around 3500 sq ft of accommodation over two levels. It is defined by its rich period features.

The driveway is accessed from Victoria Road and leads around the gardens to the gravel driveway with parking for several cars. The accommodation begins with a stone stairway leading to the storm doors into the entrance vestibule. The reception hallway features ornate plaster ceiling coving, centre ceiling rose and decorative corbals and fireplace. Off the reception hallway are the drawing room, conservatory, dining room, kitchen, utility, wc and stairway giving access to the first floor accommodation.

The drawing room to the front is magnificent with its four pane bay window, decorative ceiling coving and fireplace. The door from the drawing room leads to the conservatory with double doors leading to the side garden with paved patio area. The formal dining room boasts ornate ceiling with ceiling rose and cornice, three pane window overlooking the gardens complete with decorative fireplace.

The family kitchen is a fantastic space with a full range of floor and wall units, range style cooker and room for breakfast table. Patio doors lead to the side garden. The space is complete with large utility room with floor and wall units with access to downstairs wc.

From the main hallway a broad staircase with ornate handrail and balustrade leads to the first floor with a large window at the half landing point. Off the first floor are four bedrooms, the principal bedroom with en suite shower room, which offers access to the main hallway also. A separate study and the main family bathroom are also located on this floor.

The grounds at The Lindens are of particular note, the plot has immaculately maintained lawns with sweeping driveway leading to the front with parking for several cars. Beautifully stocked borders and wonderful trees complete the attractive patio and sitting area which in an ideal spot for outdoor entertaining.

Location

The Lindens is situated in a pretty tree lined street in Helensburgh, it is close to the amenities of the town centre.

Helensburgh has been regarded as one of the West of Scotland’s most desirable towns for well over a century since wealthy Glasgow merchants first began to build houses here. It offers excellent amenities including golf, specialist shopping, supermarkets, and a newly built leisure club with swimming pool and gym. There are many local primary and secondary schools and Lomond School provides private schooling for day pupils and boarders. Further private schooling is easily accessible in Glasgow which can be reached by rail with a journey time of around 45 minutes.

There are a number of respected golf courses in the area, including Loch Lomond Golf Course. Other golf courses include Helensburgh, Cardross and Carrick Golf Club and spa. There are several clubs and societies in Helensburgh offering a wide array of sports and outdoor pursuits. Helensburgh is well placed for commuting to Glasgow with A814, A82 and M8 allowing a journey time of less than an hour in normal driving conditions. Glasgow airport is around 24 miles distant and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights.

Helensburgh is surrounded by some of the finest countryside in Scotland, with Loch Lomond, part of Scotland’s first National Park, in close proximity. Helensburgh is situated at the mouth of the Gareloch on the north side of the Firth of Clyde which has earned a worldwide reputation for its challenging sailing. The neighbouring village of Rhu offers a marina.

Square Footage: 3,528 sq ft



Additional Info

Services & Council Tax
• Gas Fired Central Heating
• Mains Water
• Mains Electricity
• Electric car charging port
• Council tax Band - H