5 bedroom detached house

Ettrick Lodge is an impeccable modern detached family home that was built by the renowned house builder Cala Homes. One of only three that were constructed around 22 years ago, the property enjoys an enviable position on the west side of Helensburgh, set amidst beautiful mature and private gardens and within easy walking distance of the town centre and a wide range of amenities.

The property offers exceptional family accommodation with a spacious, bright and thoughtfully planned interior layout extending to over 2500 square feet in total. On the ground floor, a large and welcoming outer entrance vestibule has twin timber/glazed panel doors opening in to the main reception hall where a staircase ascends to the upper landing. From the hall, double doors open in to an impressive formal lounge which has a large bay window overlooking the gardens and at its focal point, a substantial Yorkstone fire surround with living flame gas fire in place. An additional window to the side provides further natural light. To the rear of the lounge is a comfortable, well proportioned family room which is currently used as a home office. Adjacent to the family room is a formal dining room which has French doors opening out on to the back gardens. This room is laid out semi open plan with a beautifully presented, modern, refitted kitchen that comes with sleek handleless wall mounted and counter level units, extensive work tops and a large five ring modern gas hob with extractor hood over. There is a built-in dishwasher along with an integrated oven, microwave and fridge/freezer. Following on from the kitchen there is a large utility area which is fitted out with the same units as the kitchen and there is a door from here leading out to the back of the house. There is also a door from the utility room into the integral double car garage to the front of the house. Also on the ground floor and accessed from the main reception hall is a large cloakroom/study area and next to this is a downstairs wc compartment with wash hand basin.

Moving on to the upstairs accommodation, the large upper landing has built-in storage at one end and gives access to each of the bedrooms. The master bedroom to the front of the house has a walk-in bay window and is a bright, spacious double room. The room enjoys a walk-in wardrobe and its own luxuriously appointed ensuite bathroom which has a bath, separate shower, bidet, vanity wash hand basin unit and wc along with a separate walk-in shower with glazed screens. It is beautifully presented, has been modernised and upgraded and comes with tiled flooring and walls. There are four further bedrooms on this floor, with three of them being very well proportioned double rooms and with one of them having its own ensuite shower room. The main family bathroom is also modern, well fitted and equipped with a bath, separate shower, wc and vanity wash hand basin. The house is warmed by gas fired central heating and is fully double glazed.

Entering the property from John Street, a monoblock paved entrance way leads through twin stone gate pillars with gates in to a large monoblock paved driveway and parking area in front of the house. This can easily accommodate several cars and leads to the integral garage which has twin up-and-over doors to the front. There are lawns on either side of the driveway and the gardens to the front are completely enclosed, featuring bedded areas at the far end and with mature trees featuring. Fencing and stone walls enclose the gardens. The back gardens, which are accessed from either side of the house are a beautiful feature and again lawned with hedged borders and with mature trees. There is a timber garden shed included in the sale. Adjacent to the house is a slabbed patio which is accessed from the dining room and utility room.

As mentioned, the property enjoys a fantastic location on the west side of town, amidst a selection of established and substantial homes. The centre of Helensburgh is just a short walk away and provides a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, cafes and delicatessens, along with a post office, banks and Helensburgh Central train station with services to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The nearby Lomond School is within a short walk and provides private education facilities and Helensburgh is home to good primary schools and a state secondary school (Hermitage Academy). Helensburgh provides great leisure facilities in and around the town with numerous sports clubs, the newly built leisure complex on the pier (with swimming pool and gym facilities) and with great sailing on the Clyde and the nearby Gareloch. The iconic shores of Loch Lomond are just a short drive away and some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery can be found nearby. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance and the international airport can be reached via the A82, Erskine Bridge and M8 motorway. EPC Band - E.