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Torbaan Torwoodhill Road Rhu G84 8LE

clydeproperty.co.uk | page 1 clydeproperty.co.uk    clydeproperty.co.uk | page 2 clydeproperty.co.uk | page 3 At a glance Built in 1837, “Torbaan” is an imposing and elegant detached Ground Floor residence that commands splendid views south across extensive gardens to the and the entrance to the Entrance portico leading through to an inner vestibule . The house is category B listed, being a building of Reception hall architectural interest and historical note. Over the years, the Drawing room smaller original Victorian house was significantly reconfigured with the construction, on the east, of a grand extension of large Formal dining room rooms in the 1860s. The current owners added an extension to Family/sitting room the west side of the house in 2002. This comprises a beautifully Study/Games room (currently a workshop) designed two level garage. The house now offers around 4800 square feet of accommodation and is laid out over three floors, Cloaks/WC all impeccably presented having been comprehensively and Dining sized farmhouse–style kitchen sympathetically renovated by the current owners over the past Utility room few years. Large walk-in pantry The finer detail First Floor Category B listed residence. Master bedroom Exceptional mature gardens with sweeping driveway Four further bedrooms and extensive parking. Two family bathrooms Integral two level garage with mezzanine floor. Separate WC Many period details intact. Perfectly renovated and beautifully presented throughout. Second Floor Stunning views south across the River Clyde and the Sitting room/bedroom Gare Loch. Two further bedrooms Close to village amenities and the nearby town Shower room of . This floor is well-suited as a teenagers’ or guest accommodation. EPC Band F

Connect & Share. View the video in HD, simply download our APP, hover over the cover and see it come to life. clydeproperty.co.uk | page 5 clydeproperty.co.uk | page 6 clydeproperty.co.uk | page 7 clydeproperty.co.uk | page 8 Many traditional period features are intact or have been restored and amenities in the village and these include a shop, primary school and bus these include magnificent decorative cornice work and mouldings, services linking the village to Helensburgh and beyond. The nearby town traditional skirtings, timber panelled doors with brass ironmongery of Helensburgh is only a short drive away and it offers a wider selection and even original window shutters that are in working order. With an of facilities including shops and supermarkets, schooling, both at primary adaptable layout that is well suited for the larger or multigenerational and secondary level and with the highly regarded Lomond School family, the property is undoubtedly one of the finest examples of its type providing private education. Banks, a post office, bars, restaurants, to be found in the area. The public rooms and most of the bedrooms take delicatessens and the community cinema and arts venue are all in the in the views over the water, and throughout the property there are many town. Helensburgh has three train stations providing links to , other striking features, starting with the large portico entrance, grand Edinburgh and even a sleeper service to London. Glasgow is also easily bow windows in the drawing room and master bedroom and, outside, accessible via the A82 (Great Western Road) and can be reached from a sweeping driveway providing extensive parking to the front and side the house in around forty minutes. Glasgow International Airport is of the house and giving access from both the front and rear to the new accessible via the Erskine Bridge. The area is ideal for those who enjoy garage, which is laid out over two levels with an additional mezzanine outdoor pursuits, with many sports and recreational clubs in and around floor (ideal for use as a gym/studio). There is access from the garage to a Helensburgh and Rhu. Some of ’s most spectacular scenery is basement under the front part of the house. only a couple of minutes’ drive from the house. There is fantastic sailing on the Clyde Estuary and the Gare Loch, with the Royal Northern and Clyde Torwoodhill Road is a quiet, almost traffic free part of the village where Yacht Club and Rhu Marina both within walking distance. there is a variety of properties, predominantly substantial detached family homes. Access to “Torbaan” is through twin stone pillared gate posts, with a sweeping driveway leading up to the property itself. There are extensive lawns in front of the house bordered by mature bushes, trees, plants and shrubs and a gravelled forecourt leads in front of the house to the garage. The gardens to the rear feature a cobbled and slabbed courtyard area all enclosed and sheltered by a bank of mature trees and shrubs and with lawns leading up the side of the property and sweeping round to the rear. The gardens are completely enclosed on all sides offering privacy, screening and shelter.

“Torbaan” is perfectly positioned in the picturesque and popular conservation village of Rhu. The house is close to a range of local

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Pantry 10'0" x 7'5" Utility Bedroom 8'9" x 6'5" Dining Kitchen 17'8" x 12'6" 17'6" x 14'4" Up C C WC Bathroom WC Up 8'5" x C 15'3" x 7'9" 7'9" x 7'9" Games Room 4'2" Shower Garage (Upper) 15'1" x 12'6" C Reception Room C Bathroom Hall 9'7" x 8'6" Sitting Room/ Vestibule 12'3" x 8'4" Bedroom U p U p 17'3" x 15'4" 31'6" x 12'9" Bedroom Bedroom C 14'9" x 10'1" 10'1" x 8'3" Bedroom Family/Sitting Room Dining Room 21'5" x 15'9" Bedroom 15'2" x 14'7" 24'1" x 14'7" Portico Drawing Room Master Bedroom Bedroom 15'5" x 14'9" Garage (Lower) 26'2" x 17'5" 17'7" x 17'4" 10'8" x 7'5" 18'9" x 12'9" Mezzanine

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Pantry 10'0" x 7'5" Utility Bedroom 8'9" x 6'5" Dining Kitchen 17'8" x 12'6" 17'6" x 14'4" Up C C WC Bathroom WC Up 8'5" x C 15'3" x 7'9" 7'9" x 7'9" Games Room 4'2" Shower Garage (Upper) 15'1" x 12'6" C Reception Room Torbaan C Bathroom Hall 9'7" x 8'6" Sitting Room/ Vestibule 12'3" x 8'4" Bedroom Torwoodhill Road U p U p 17'3" x 15'4" 31'6" x 12'9" Rhu G84 8LE Bedroom Bedroom C 14'9" x 10'1" 10'1" x 8'3" Bedroom EPC Band F Family/Sitting Room Dining Room 21'5" x 15'9" Bedroom 15'2" x 14'7" 24'1" x 14'7" Portico Drawing Room Master Bedroom Bedroom 15'5" x 14'9" Approx gross internal area 4800 sqft | 445 sqm Garage (Lower) 26'2" x 17'5" 17'7" x 17'4" 10'8" x 7'5" 18'9" x 12'9" Mezzanine Property reference FHS1965

Whilst this brochure has been prepared with care, it is not a report on the condition of the property. Its terms are not warranted and do not constitute an offer to sell. All area and room measurements are approximate only. Floorplans are for illustration only and may not be to scale. All measurements are taken from longest and widest points. clydeproperty.co.uk | page 14 clydeproperty.co.uk | page 15 Find out more contact Clyde Property Helensburgh: 22 West Princes Street, Helensburgh G84 8TD. T: 01436 670780 F: 01436 675548 E: [email protected]   

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