5 bedroom detached villa for sale

Believed to date back to the 1840’s and set amidst stunning gardens that extend to around 2.5 acres, Cragmhor was originally built for a Glasgow tobacco merchant as a summer retreat. Commanding an elevated position above the shore of the Gare Loch with views over to the Rosneath peninsula, this striking B-Listed Victorian home features stone detailing, a natural slate roof, beautiful entrance with stained glass windows, a balustraded parapet to the front and to one side of the house there is a separate, summer house/pavilion with glass lanterned roof.

The property enjoys magnificent, mature and extensive gardens, with a sweeping driveway leading from the road up to the front of the property where there is a balustraded parapet. The driveway continues around the house to a large parking area at the rear giving access to various outbuildings including a stable block, storage and a double garage. From the gardens there are lovely views over the loch, the Rosneath peninsula and north towards the “Arrochar Alps”. The gardens feature large expanses of lawn to the front, side and rear along with mature trees on the periphery providing screening and privacy. A sheltered and enclosed courtyard terrace is adjacent to the house and joins the summer house with the main house. It has a riven paved patio and is an ideal place for dining and entertaining and takes in views over the loch. Beyond this is a further formal enclosed garden area with slabbed patios and pathways with colourful bedded areas. The summer house/pavilion to one side of the property is a magnificent stand alone building featuring a large full height oriel window taking in some of the best views from the property. It features a stunning roof lantern with stained glass and etched detailing and this provides even more natural light. At at one end is a stone fireplace with wood burning stove. This room would be a fantastic studio, home office or as a gymnasium (which is its current use).

Moving to the main house interior, on entering, from the drive at the front, a few steps lead up to the beautiful outer vestibule that features stained glass windows on the upper sashes of each window, intricate mosaic tiled floor and beautiful wall and ceiling panelling. Twin timber glazed doors lead into the main reception hall which has a beautiful timber floor, panelled walls and a panelled ceiling. From here (and semi open with the hall) is a comfortable family room which has a magnificent stone fireplace with open fire. There is bay window taking in views over the water along with panelled walls and a panelled ceiling. On the other side of the reception hall is a formal lounge/drawing room which has an exquisite timber floor with parquet border and high windows to the front and side. It has a beautiful wall frieze along with a wooden fire surround with living flame gas fire. A side door leads into a beautiful home office/music room which has full height windows with stained glass and leaded detailing, again with fantastic views over the gardens and the water. This room also features intricate wall panelling. A door from here leads through to the large formal dining room which again has beautiful parquet floor borders, a large bay window and a marble fire surround with living flame fire. From the reception hall, at the rear of the hall, there is another door into the dining room where there are a couple of good storage cupboards adjacent. The hall also features a tremendous staircase with timber balustrade and handrail to the upper floor. There is also access from the hall to an inner shelved cloakroom area which in turn leads through to a modern refitted wc compartment with wc and wash hand basin.

The kitchen is to the rear of the house and features a timber floor. It is a large space with ample room for dining table and chairs, and with a central island unit. There is De Dietrich range cooker with five burner gas hob, along with inbuilt fridge/freezer and Bosch dishwasher. There are extensive work surfaces, attractive ceramic tiled splashbacks and large windows to the side with a door out to the courtyard. Finally on the ground floor, to the rear of the house there is a rear hall with understair store cupboard and also a utility room which is plumbed in for a washing machine, tumble dryer and houses the two central heating boilers. A door from the rear hall accesses the back of the house where there is a door out to the garden, a further rear hallway and a large store room.

Moving to the upstairs accommodation, on the half landing, there are twin doors opening out to the rear of the property where there is a sheltered drying green/lawned area surrounded by trees. Moving on to the upper landing, this provides access to all bedroom accommodation, with the master bedroom to the front of the house having three windows, two to the front and one to the side taking in stunning views over the loch. Adjacent to the master bedroom, and open plan with it, is a large dressing room which has a French door opening out on to a balustraded balcony, again with great views of the water. To the rear of the master bedroom is a sizeable ensuite shower room which has a large shower enclosure, vanity wash hand basin and wc, with tiled flooring and a window to the side. On the other side of the landing is a second double bedroom with some of the best views in the house, with a window overlooking the loch to the front and with a side window, again with water views across to the surrounding hills. Just behind this bedroom is the large family bathroom which has a bath, walk-in shower, wc and wash hand basin. Behind the shower room is a small passageway from the landing leading in to a guest bedroom which is arguably one of the most attractive bedrooms in the house, again with water views to the front, a large oriel window taking in lovely views over the trees. Adjacent to this room is a further guest bedroom which is a large double room with window to the rear of the house. The remaining bedroom on this floor is also a good sized double room with windows to the side and with a display alcove. Opposite this room is a deep built-in linen cupboard. The property is warmed by a system of gas fired central heating, with two boilers located to the rear of the house and all of the windows are timber framed units.

Shandon is a delightfully quiet village that is immensely popular due to its picturesque setting on the shore of the Gare Loch and being only a short distance by car or bus from the larger seaside town of Helensburgh. Helensburgh offers a wide selection of amenities that include shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, schools (both state and independent) and numerous leisure facilities. There are several train stations in Helensburgh serving Glasgow, Edinburgh, the West Highlands and even a sleeper to London. The area is synonymous with those who enjoy the outdoors, with good sailing on the Gare Loch and the River Clyde (nearby is the Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club and Rhu Marina). There are lovely country walks nearby and with the iconic shores of Loch Lomond just a short distance away. Loch Lomond is home to the renowned Lomond Golf Club, Cameron House Hotel and the Cameron Club Golf Club and Spa, along with world class accommodation and watersport facilities. Glasgow is within forty five minutes’ commute by car and the international airport is easily accessible via the A82 and Erskine Bridge. EPC Band - F.