Historic retreat overlooking Loch Long

Knockderry House Hotel, Shore Road, Cove, Helensburgh, G84 0NX 15 bedrooms (all en suite) • Self contained staff flat Drawing room • Dining room • Morning room • Library Sitting Room • Function suite • Bar • Snug • Commercial kitchen • Pantry • Pastry room • Laundry • WCs • EPC: C

Distances considerably both to its size Glasgow – 42 miles and to its architectural interest. Glasgow Airport – 37 miles The work, commissioned by Garelochhead Railway Station the then owner, wealthy – 7.0 miles Glasgow cotton merchant Helensburgh Central Station – David Anderson, gave Leiper 15.6 miles freedom to experiment, and the resulting distinctive mixture Directions of turrets, balconies, dormer From Glasgow travel west on and bay windows can be seen the M8 and exit at Junction 30 today. For the interior for the Erskine Bridge. Cross decoration a unique mix of the bridge and filter left talented designers, namely signposted A82 and Daniel Cottier, J Gordon Crianlarich. Follow the signs Guthrie (‘Guthrie Junior’), for Loch Lomond and proceed Jekyll and Leiper himself, were straight across the Balloch responsible for the very fine roundabout. Continue over the examples of stained glass, Arden roundabout and remain woodwork, and fireplaces on the A82 before taking the which can be seen throughout left turn onto the A817. Stay on the building. this road, passing around the top of Garelochhead and Situation toward Coulport. Before Knockderry Country House reaching Coulport turn left at Hotel is set on the banks of the Peaton Crossroads for 300 Loch Long, one of the yards and then right and down magnificent sea lochs of to Loch Long before turning Scotland situated on the west left. Knockderry House can be coast near Loch Lomond and found on the left hand side Helensburgh. Accessible from after approximately 1.7 miles. Glasgow Airport in around 50 minutes in good driving Historical and architectural conditions it is perfectly note positioned for The Loch Although there has been a Lomond and The Trossachs dwelling of some kind on the National Park and the site for centuries, Knockderry Highlands and Islands further House itself (meaning ‘hill of north and west. oak’ in Gaelic) was originally built around 1846 as a summer Description retreat. Acclaimed Victorian Knockderry is a superb architect William Leiper later example of a William Leiper designed major extensions to influenced country house hotel. the building in the last decade Whilst currently in operation of the 19th century adding commercially with 15 stunning bedrooms, the property’s The Business layout and accommodation is Having bought the property in incredibly versatile and could 2001, the owners have easily be returned to its former sympathetically restored and splendour as a privately owned converted this outstanding mansion house. The features building into one of the finest throughout, given the country house hotels in the architectural heritage, are area, with a setting and naturally most impressive. external appeal second to Magnificent wood panelling, none. Trading with a 4-star decorative ceiling roses and accolade from the AA and cornicing, handsome fireplaces Visit Scotland and 2 AA and beautiful bay windows are Rosettes for its culinary just a few of the features delights, the sale of Knockderry displayed throughout the House Hotel offers an property. The room exceptional business proportions are generous and opportunity, very rarely on the with equally well-proportioned open market. Presented to a windows the property is bright very high standard both and airy; combined with warm internally and externally, very tones of oak and mahogany little if any CAPEX is required. and numerous open fires, the Supported well locally, the property has a wonderfully hotel operates with a full comfortable and soothing complement of staff and ambiance as well as a pleasing benefits from repeat period elegance. commercial and tourist trade Every bedroom is throughout the season, closing accompanied by a well- over the Christmas period but appointed bathroom, with a re-opening for the New Year number of roll top baths, season. Established as a slipper baths and spacious bespoke function venue, able shower rooms. to cater for smaller weddings Externally the property is or meetings with circa 50-60 very striking in appearance guests/delegates comfortably, with a stone and timber finish, a there is the option to take over slate roof, and numerous the whole hotel for that special turrets and spires; it is an day, something a new owner exceptional and imposing could explore even further. In mansion sitting centrally within the past larger functions have its own grounds. To the front taken place with the use of a and side of the property there marquee in the grounds. For is a sweeping gravel driveway further information on the and courtyard bordering a business go to the website large expanse of lawn with www.knockderryhouse.co.uk. views across to Loch Long. The business is listed highly on Knockderry is enchanting the main booking sites and inimitable and presents a including booking.com, truly unique opportunity for Expedia and Trivago, with a 4.5 the next occupant to begin the star rating on TripAdvisor. next chapter in its proud With its location overlooking history. Loch Long, there are four moorings with direct access to Argyll & Bute Council the beach and these are included in the sale. Listing A viewing of this outstanding The property is Category B property is highly Listed. recommended to fully appreciate exactly what is on VAT offer. The business is registered for VAT Offers Offers must be submitted in Fixtures and Fittings Scottish legal terms to the The property will be sold with Selling Agents. A closing date the furniture required for the for offers may be fixed and running of the business. prospective purchasers are Personal items will be excluded advised to register their from the sale unless otherwise interest with the Selling Agents agreed. Carpets, curtains and following inspection. light fittings will be included.

Viewing Servitude rights, burdens and Strictly by appointment with wayleaves Savills – 0141 222 5875 The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all Purchase price servitude rights, burdens, Within 7 days of the conclusion reservations and wayleaves, of Missives a deposit of 10% of including rights of access and the purchase price shall be rights of way, whether public paid. The deposit will be or private, light, support, non-returnable in the event of drainage, water and wayleaves the Purchaser(s) failing to for masts, pylons, stays, cable, complete the sale for reasons drains and water, gas and other not attributable to the Seller or pipes, whether contained in his agents. the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether Accounting Information referred to in the General Full accounts will be made Remarks and Stipulations or available to seriously not. The Purchaser(s) will be interested parties, only after held to have satisfied himself formally viewing the property. as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Business Rates The business is entered in the Possession current valuation roll as having Vacant possession and entry rateable value of £48,500 will be given on completion.

Services Agent Note: Photographs Mains water, electricity, LPG taken between October 2019 gas, and private drainage. and winter 2020 Local Authority

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