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A Fine Victorian Villa Overlooking Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde Strathlee Cove, Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire, G84 0Ns A FINE VICTORIAN VILLA OVERLOOKING LOCH LONG AND THE FIRTH OF CLYDE strathlee cove, helensburgh, dunbartonshire, g84 0ns A FINE VICTORIAN VILLA OVERLOOKING LOCH LONG AND THE FIRTH OF CLYDE. strathlee cove, helensburgh, dunbartonshire, g84 0ns Entrance vestibule w reception hall w drawing room w dining room w kitchen w utility room w sitting room/study w master bedroom with en suite bathroom w 3 further bedrooms w 2 attic rooms w family bathroom Detached coach house w greenhouse w gardens Helensburgh: 16 miles Glasgow Airport: 36 miles Glasgow: 39 miles Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills. Directions From Glasgow take the A82 and after passing Loch Lomond continue through the Arden roundabout along the A82, turning second left onto the A817, signposted Garelochhead. Proceed straight over the top of Glen Fruin and at the roundabout turn right. Continue straight over the next roundabout, following signs for Coulport. On reaching Coulport take the A833 left along the shore through Ardpeaton. Pass the Knockderry Hotel and continue through the village of Cove, with the entrance to Strathlee found on the left hand side between lamp posts 110 and 111. Situation The property enjoys wonderful open aspects over Loch Long and the Firth of Clyde. Many villagers commute to Glasgow by road in around an hour, under normal driving conditions. The sleeper train from London Euston stops at Garelochhead train station. Glasgow Airport can be reached in around 45 minutes under normal driving conditions. Kilcreggan has its own primary school with the local secondary school at the nearest town of Helensburgh (16 miles). Lomond School in Helensburgh provides excellent private schooling at primary and secondary level. Helensburgh offers good local shopping, a swimming pool, golf course and the nearby Rhu Marina. Description Strathlee is a B Listed Victorian villa of significant note dating from approximately 1865. The property is constructed of sandstone under a series of pitched slate roofs. While the property stands grand in stature and is impressive in its own right, the views are something to behold, with a stunning panoramic outlook across the water. The accommodation is formed over three floors. Wooden storm doors lead to a grand entrance hall with decorative cornicing and pitch pine flooring. The main reception rooms flow neatly from the central hallway with a superb drawing room with decorative cornice, ceiling rose and a wonderful marble fireplace with an inset wood burning stove. The hallway leads to the kitchen and dining area where double doors open into a magnificent reception room with a large deep bay window facing across the water, again with elaborate detailed cornicing and a splendid fireplace. The kitchen is a traditional country kitchen with fitted units, wooden work surfaces, wall cupboards and a range cooker. A large utility room plumbed with washing machine and tumble dryer with a separate boiler cupboard is found directly from the kitchen and provides access to the rear garden. The first floor is accessed via a sweeping staircase. At the mid point Offers there is a magnificent stained glass window. The principal bedrooms Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. flow from the main landing. The first floor comprises four bedrooms, A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers all with wonderfully high ceilings, stunning views either across the are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following water or back across the gardens, and the original fireplaces all still in inspection. place. Exquisite decorative cornicing can be found at landing level. The bathroom has a beautiful roll top bath and additional shower unit. The Viewing second floor is accessed via a wooden staircase and has two further Strictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875 bedrooms and ample eaves storage. The inset Velux windows bring in Purchase price plenty of natural light. Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the Throughout the house the attention to detail invested by the current purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the owners is clear. Timorous Beasties wallpaper, beautifully polished event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not wooden hand rails, stained glass windows restored and protected, as attributable to the Seller or his agents. well new double glazed sash and case windows are just a few of the features that have been implemented or improved upon. Gardens & Grounds To the front of the property a substantial area of lawn is bordered by colourful rhododendron bushes. A large gravel driveway leads between two stone gate pillars and sweeps around the front of the house providing ample parking and also continues round to the rear of the property. Here a further expanse of lawn can be found. Outbuildings To the rear of the main house is a detached coach house which is built under a pitched slate roof. It has a number of stores and a hay loft. Subject to relevant planning consents the coach house may offer potential for conversion into a studio or ancillary accommodation. There is a substantial greenhouse by Robinsons. Local Authority Argyll and Bute Band G EPC Rating - Band G Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Possession Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. Total gross internal area (approx): 2823 sq ft, 262.3 sq m For identification only. Not to Scale. Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd © Savills Glasgow [email protected] 0141 222 5875 Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested savills.co.uk any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 180620CE NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (L&P) Limited. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100024244 Savills (L&P) Limited. .
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