Property description
An outstanding lower conversion of a handsome Italianate villa overlooking Loch Long. Impressive lounge, dining room, 4 bedrooms, integrated kitchen, quality bathroom and additional wc. LPG c/h. Garage. Generous garden. EER Band F
Woodleigh is a fine example of a late Victorian Italianate villa of classic whinstone and sandstone construction and enjoys a secluded position within the picturesque coastal hamlet of Cove.
Forming the lower conversion of this handsome 'C' listed villa, the property has undergone extensive ,yet sympathetic modernisation and has retained many of the defining architectural features, synoymous with homes of this period.
Providing generous family accommodation on one level, the property overlooks Loch Long and beyond to the greater reaches of the Clyde estuary, the Cowal peninsula and the Cloch lighthouse and is some 40yards from the shore line.
The gardens provide a child-safe environment and offer three sheds, garage and off-road parking for several cars.
The traditionally proportioned accommodation comprises: broad reception hall, generous lounge with period fireplace (and views towards Loch Long), charming dining room with multi fuel stove, master bedroom with craftsman fitted wardrobes, further three double bedrooms (two with fitted wardrobes), well equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, quality fitted bathroom with shower enclosure and additional toilet with two piece suite. Partial double glazing. LPG central heating system.
The hamlet of Cove is renowned for its sense of community and offers a local post office, general store, fire station, community hall, sailing club and regular bus services to Kilcreggan, Garelochhead, Faslane and Coulport naval bases and Helensburgh. Kilcreggan ( 2 miles away) provides a passenger ferry service to Gourock - with onward train services to Glasgow, a reputable primary school, health centre, pub, coffee shop, hotel and other facilities.
Helensburgh provides secondary education for the general area and a wealth of shopping facilities, places of historic interest and numerous recreational venues.
Garelochhead (9 miles from Cove) offers a train service to Glasgow and Edinburgh and an outdoor centre providing excellent opportunities for the wider community. EER Band F
| Reception Hall | 17' x 7'2\" (5.18m x 2.18m).
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| Lounge | 20'6\" x 16' (6.25m x 4.88m).
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| Dining Room | 13'4\" x 12'1\" (4.06m x 3.68m).
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| Bedroom One | 14'8\" x 13'7\" (4.47m x 4.14m).
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| Bedroom Two | 14' x 11'5\" (4.27m x 3.48m).
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| Bedroom Three | 12'2\" x 10'5\" (3.7m x 3.18m).
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| Bedroom Four | 12'3\" x 9'7\" (3.73m x 2.92m).
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| Kitchen | 13'11\" x 9' (4.24m x 2.74m).
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| Bathroom | 9'2\" x 8'4\" (2.8m x 2.54m).
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| WC | 9'2\" x 3'2\" (2.8m x 0.97m).
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From Helensburgh proceed west along the A814. Pass through the village of Garelochhead and take the shore road following signs to Kilcreggan. Continue through Kilcreggan and proceed towards the village of Cove. Pass the village shops and continue for around 800 yards - Woodleigh lies on the right.