Property description
A beautifully modernised Georgian detached villa in prestigious address. 3 well proportioned reception rooms, 5 bedrooms (one used as study), breakfasting kitchen, bathroom, shower room, utility. Garden recreation room / studio. Gas c/h. Double glazed. Generous garden
EER Band E
Craigielea is a classically styled Victorian villa and commands a prime location within this prestigious enclave of Helensburgh.
Set within private, landscaped level gardens extending to around a quarter of an acre, this immediately appealing family home has been sympathetically refurbished in keeping with the property's architectural heritage.
Ideally located for access to the principle amenities of this affluent and historic coastal town, Craigielea provides traditionally proportioned, versatile family accommodation and is offered to the market in walk-in condition.
Complemented by a broad ranging specification the property comprises: entrance vestibule, broad welcoming reception hall, bright southerly facing lounge with period fireplace (incorporating a multi-fuel stove), family /sitting room with wood burning stove, dining room, downstairs double bedroom, quality fitted breakfasting kitchen with granite worktop surfaces, utility room and tiled family shower room. Upstairs leads to a large master bedroom with ensuite dressing room, two further double bedrooms, study / nursery and stylish bathroom.
The house benefits from an imaginatively developed former stable which has been converted into a recreational area (and incorporates two large garden stores), 'Georgian' style double glazed windows, gas fired central heating, beautifully restored pine floors, LED down-lights, original ceiling cornice plasterwork, traditional slate roof and quality sanitary ware.
The extensive, well screened garden provides a secure, child friendly environment and provides off - street parking for several cars.
West Argyll Street is within the catchment of Hermitage primary school, Hermitage Academy and is conveniently located within a third of a mile from the Lomond co-educational school.
Surrounded by some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery, Helensburgh, known as the Garden Town of the river Clyde, is renowned for its tree lined avenues and was the holiday destination of the city merchants - famed for its handsome Victorian mansions.
The town offers a wealth of amenities including: a broad selection of shops, places of historic and cultural interest, health care facilities, banks, a selection of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, parish churches, leisure centre and local parks.
Sports and recreational pursuits are well catered for with the provision of cricket, rugby, football, tennis, squash, bowling, golf and sailing clubs. Rhu marina and the Royal Northern and Clyde yacht club are conveniently situated some 2 miles to the west of Helensburgh.
The Clyde estuary and the Lomond and Trossachs National Park are areas of outstanding natural beauty. The National Park is home to Loch Lomond golf course, the renowned De Vere Cameron House hotel and the championship standard Carrick golf course and spa.
Fishing, hill-walkers and out-door enthusiasts are spoilt with the wealth of amenities on offer surrounding the estuary and National park which include country estates, challenging mountain ranges, nature trails, water sports facilities and out-door centres.
EER Band E
| Lounge | 17'2\" x 14'9\" (5.23m x 4.5m).
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| Dining room | 15'4\" x 11'7\" (4.67m x 3.53m).
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| Family / sitting room | 15'5\" x 14'10\" (4.7m x 4.52m).
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| Master bedroom | 15'5\" (4.7m) x 12'4\" (3.76m) reducing to 9'5\" (2.87m) plus 6' (1.83m) x 5'9\" (1.75m).
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| Ensuite dressing room | 7'8\" x 5'5\" (2.34m x 1.65m).
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| Bedroom 2 | 16'3\" (4.95m) x 11' (3.35m) plus 5'9\" (1.75m) x 4'3\" (1.3m).
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| Bedroom 3 | 15' x 11'7\" (4.57m x 3.53m).
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| Bedroom 4 | 16'3\" x 9'8\" (4.95m x 2.95m).
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| Bedroom 5 / study | 9'6\" (2.9m) x 8'7\" (2.62m) reducing to 7' (2.13m).
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| Breakfasting kitchen | 14'9\" x 9' (4.5m x 2.74m).
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| Utility room | 5'9\" x 5'8\" (1.75m x 1.73m).
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| Bathroom | 7'3\" x 5'6\" (2.2m x 1.68m).
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| Shower room | 8'6\" x 8'3\" (2.6m x 2.51m).
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| Garden studio / recreation room | 24' x 11' (7.32m x 3.35m).
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From central Helensburgh proceed north along the A818 Sinclair Street. Turn third left into West Argyll Street. Craigielee (No.16) lies on the right hand side.