5 bedroom detached house for sale

Dating back to circa 1800 and originally constructed as a coach house and stables to one of the adjoining mansions, Stuckenduff Coach House is a delightful, characterful and spacious detached family home. It is Grade C listed. Over the years, the property has been substantially and sympathetically extended retaining many original features, and now extends to over 2700 square feet. Located at the far end of a quiet, secluded traffic free lane in the picturesque village of Shandon, the property sits in a beautiful, mature, private and enclosed gardens. The location is fantastic, within easy reach of the nearby village of Rhu and the larger town of Helensburgh with the shores of the Gare Loch only a few hundred yards away from the house.

The gardens of the property are entered from the lane with two separate parking areas, with one leading to an integral double garage. The garage has an internal staircase leading up to a mezzanine storage area. Pathways lead from the driveways into the gardens, with a large expanse of lawn to the front interspersed with a variety of mature trees, plants, bushes, shrubs and bedded areas here and to the side. To the rear of the house there is an enclosed original cobbled courtyard garden, enclosed by a high wall and this area is great for entertaining and enjoys afternoon and evening sunshine.

On entering the house, an outer vestibule opens in to a grand reception hall with staircase to the upper landing. Off the hall is a cloakroom and separate wc. There is access from here through to a formal dining room which has a unique timber panelled section at one end. From here there is a door into the main lounge. This is a beautiful room with a feature fireplace enclosing a wood burning stove and with windows and a glazed door to the courtyard gardens. Also accessed from the reception hall is a magnificent dining kitchen that features a timber floor, extensive wall mounted and counter level units and a gas AGA stove. Great natural light comes from windows on either side. At the far end of the kitchen is a door leading through into a downstairs study. This is a spacious room with views over the gardens. Off the study is a useful and well-proportioned utility room (with door out to the gardens). Next to the study is a secondary original stone curving staircase ascending to the upper landing. Moving from the main reception hall, the main staircase of the property ascends to a bright and open upper landing area where there is a comfortable sitting area with views across the Gare Loch. Off the landing there are five bedrooms and two bathrooms (one with a separate shower enclosure and bath). The house is warmed by a system of mains gas fired central heating and the majority of the windows were replaced around 5 years ago with double glazed units.

The pretty village of Shandon is located on the shore of the Gare Loch and is only a short drive from the centre of Helensburgh where a wide selection of amenities can be found. Popular with those who enjoy the outdoor life, some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery is only a short drive away from the house and nearby is the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club and Rhu marina which can both be reached within a couple of minutes by car. The prestigious Loch Lomond Golf Club is also just a short drive away as is the popular Lomond Club and Spa. There is good schooling in the area and excellent leisure facilities all around Shandon and Helensburgh, with primary schooling in the nearby village of Rhu, with further primary and secondary schooling in Helensburgh itself. Helensburgh provides a selection of shops and supermarkets, bars, restaurants and cafes, and it has a lovely town centre and shore front. There are two train stations near Helensburgh town centre, with Helensburgh Upper station providing regular services up the West Highland Line and with a sleeper service to London. Helensburgh Central has services to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance of Shandon and can be reached in around forty five to fifty minutes, as is the international airport which is easily accessible via the Erskine Bridge. EPC Band - C.