A fine Victorian villa dating from circa 1880 set in the popular seaside town of Helensburgh

Croft House 41 George Street, Helensburgh, G84 7EX

A fine Victorian villa dating from circa 1880 set in the popular seaside town of Helensburgh Croft House, 41 George Street, Helensburgh, G84 7EX

Entrance vestibule w reception hall w dining room w drawing room w sitting room w kitchen w pantry w morning room w laundry room w cloakroom w 2 x wc w bathroom w storerooms w master bedroom with ensuite bathroom w 5 further bedrooms w 2 bathrooms (one ensuite) w wc w gardener’s room w workshop w tool store w log store w garage

Glasgow Airport – 23 miles, – 26 miles Directions On entering Helensburgh from the side, proceed down Sinclair Street and turn left into Victoria Road, turn right onto Charlotte Street, left onto Street. George Street is then the next turning on the left hand side. Situation Helensburgh offers a wide range of local amenities including good local shopping and numerous civic and leisure facilities. A Waitrose supermarket has recently opened in the town. Helensburgh Central Station is on the main Glasgow Queen Street line, with a journey time to Glasgow of about 45 minutes, and also offers a new direct commuter service to . Helensburgh Upper Station is on the with daytime connections to via Glasgow Central and a direct sleeper service. There is a selection of local primary schools, with the reputable Hermitage Academy for secondary schooling. Private education is well catered for by which provides facilities for day pupils and boarders alike. The property is well situated for golfers, with Helensburgh Golf Club within walking distance and easy access to Golf Club and the world famous Loch Lomond Golf Club and the new Carrick course at Loch Lomond. Cameron House Hotel and leisure centre is only a short drive away. Helensburgh also offers rugby, cricket and tennis clubs. Helensburgh, considered by many as a gateway to the Highlands, combines both town and country living with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs within easy reach. The Glencoe and Nevis Range ski areas are both within approximately an hour and a half’s drive, while the Helensburgh Sailing Club offers safe yet exciting sailing, and dinghy and keelboat racing in the inshore waters of the upper of Clyde. The neighbouring village of has a modern marina and is home to the world famous Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club. Helensburgh is well placed for commuting to Glasgow with the A814, A82 and M8 allowing a journey time of less than an hour in normal driving conditions. Glasgow Airport is 23 miles distant and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights. Accommodation Croft House is a fine villa dating from approximately 1880 with an intriguing history. The property has been in the current owners’ family since it was bought from the original builder and has always had special attention. It started as a fairly modest villa and was then exposed to the influences of A N Paterson who is responsible of some of the Italianate flair seen within the property. At a later date another renowned local artist and architect, Robert Whyte, was commissioned to extend the property. Robert Whyte ultimately went on to train with the nationally acclaimed, William Leiper. The villa is attached to the former small west wing which is now a separate property with its own access from East Montrose Street. The property is formed over two levels and retains many exemplary original features. Whilst certain areas would benefit from a little upgrading, in doing so Croft House would once again position itself at the forefront of statement homes in Helensburgh. Throughout the property the period charm is on full display. There is a grand sense of arrival in the magnificent reception hall with wooden flooring, a superb open fireplace with decorative marble surround and beautiful panelling and picture rails. The layout is very traditional with the principal reception rooms flowing neatly from this central focal point. To the left a stunning morning room, to the right the dining room of enviable proportions, complete with bay window and beautiful ornate cornicing. Unquestionably it is the magnificent drawing room that is to great extent the defining feature of the house. Exquisite Italianate cornicing that would not look out of place in the Palace of Versailles, teamed with original parquet flooring running throughout and then a magnificent open fire place with marble surround. With views across the garden the window seats within the bay are welcome vantage points, and with double doors opening through to the sitting room, the flow continues seamlessly. The sitting room again has an open fire with marble surround and wooden mantle, central ceiling rose, picture rails, an inset window seat and a wooden floor. A step down from the sitting room leads to the fitted kitchen which is perhaps the main area that would benefit from some modernisation. A decorative staircase with wonderful carved oak balustrade and decorative ceiling lights leads to the half landing and rises to the first floor. At the half landing are two bedrooms, bathroom, WC, a linen cupboard and a further cupboard. On the first floor is the master bedroom with ensuite bathroom with an enamelled cast iron bath and shower above. There are a further three bedrooms on the first floor, one with an ensuite bathroom, as well as a WC. At the rear of the property on the ground floor are additional rooms, currently used for storage, a bathroom and WC. Croft House is unrivalled in terms of potential and represents a wonderful opportunity for a new custodian to write their own name amongst those esteemed previous figures within its rich history. Grounds A sweeping tree lined gravel driveway leads up to Croft House. There is ample parking at the front of the house. Stone steps lead to the front of the house from the parking area. An expansive area of lawn with mature trees and shrubs forms the principal part of the garden. To the side is a small lily pond and outbuildings. There is a gate to the side with stairs leading to the garage.

C roft Hous e, 41 George S treet, Helens Gross Internal Area (approx) Total area: approx. 485 sq. metres (5216 sq. feet) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd

Total area: approx. 485 sq. metres (5216 sq. feet) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd

L og S tore T ool G ardeners S tore R oom

S tore B athroom S tore 2.00m x 1.70m 2.00m x 1.72m R oom (6'7" x 5'7") (6'7" x 5'8") 3.45m x 5.60m B edroom 5 (11'4" x 18'4") 4.50m x 4.15m B edroom 6 (14'9" x 13'7") 3.50m x 2.54m (11'6" x 8'4")

WC

S tore R oom WC S itting 3.60m x 1.96m R oom (11'10" x 6'5") WC 7.59m x 5.76m L inen (24'11" x 18'11") 2.10m x 1.71m (6'10" x 5'7") C loakroom P antry 2.65m x 2.70m B athroom 2.34m x 1.61m (8'8" x 8'10") 2.67m x 2.80m (7'8" x 5'3") (8'9" x 9'2") B athroom B oiler 1.88m x 3.48m (6'2" x 11'5") K itchen 3.61m x 3.97m (11'10" x 13')

Inner L aundry Hall B edroom 3 WC R oom 3.10m x 3.60m 3.74m (12'3") 4.00m x 3.70m (10'2" x 11'10") x 4.90m (16'1") max (13'1" x 12'2")

Drawing R oom 6.06m x 10.51m Dining (19'11" x 34'6") R oom B edroom 1 Morning R eception 6.28m (20'7") max 8.50m (27'11") B edroom 2 R oom Hall x 4.27m (14') x 3.70m (12'2") max 4.80m x 4.24m 4.27m x 2.68m 4.27m x 6.56m (15'9" x 13'11") (14' x 8'10") (14' x 21'6") B edroom 4 B athroom 3.46m x 3.19m 3.10m x 4.20m (11'4" x 10'6") (10'2" x 13'9")

E ntrance Ves tibule F irs t F loor

G round F loor

General Services Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. Local Authority Argyll & Bute EPC Rating Band F 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. Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875 Purchase price Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents. 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. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (L&P) Limited.

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. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (L&P) Limited.

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