Exceptional detached period villa with lovely gardens.

Description

St Andrews is a fabulous detached villa of considerable character. Built in 1923, the property offers more than 4,300 sq ft of accommodation over two levels and is presented in excellent order.

The entrance porch leads to a grand welcoming reception dining hallway with beautiful polished wood flooring. The drawing room has a splendid bay window overlooking the stunning front gardens and a fireplace with marble surround and hearth with wood burning stove. The family room to the front has a French door leading out onto the paved patio. A ground floor home office has access to the conservatory which is currently used as a dining room and again has doors to the outdoor terrace.

There are two ground floor bedrooms in the side wing alongside a bathroom, utility and useful larder.

From the back hallway is the large family kitchen with a full range of modern floor and wall units and integrated appliances, a central island, windows to the rear and side and room for a breakfast table.

A contemporary spiral staircase from the back lobby leads up to a further bedroom and shower room, ideal for teenagers or extended family.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, two with en suite facilities, and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has fitted wardrobes, splendid views over the landscaped gardens, towards the Firth of Clyde and beyond and an en suite bathroom. The second bedroom at the front also has an en suite. One of the other bedrooms is currently used as a further home office.

Gardens
Of particular note are the exceptional and extensive garden grounds at St Andrews. These include a driveway at the side leading to the garage and parking for several cars. There are expanses of lawn and an ornamental pond, while numerous mature trees provide shelter and privacy with shrubs and planted borders displaying seasonal colour. There is a deck with loggia for summer dining and a patio area to the side of the house.

To the rear of the house the gardens are predominantly lawned with mature trees.

Location

East Abercromby Street is a cherished address within the Upper Helensburgh district and is close to some of Scotland’s most architecturally renowned houses including Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s Hill House and the White House by Baillie Scott.

Helensburgh has been regarded as one of the West of Scotland’s most desirable towns for well over a century, since wealthy Glasgow merchants first began to build houses here. It offers excellent amenities including golf, specialist shopping, supermarkets, a newly built swimming pool/gym and local secondary schooling. Lomond School provides private schooling for day pupils and boarders. Further private schooling is easily accessible in Glasgow which can be reached by rail with a journey time of around 45 minutes.

There are a number of respected golf courses in the area, including Loch Lomond Golf Course. Other golf courses include Helensburgh, Cardross and Carrick Golf Club and spa. 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.

The countryside surrounding Helensburgh is some of Scotland’s finest, with Loch Lomond, part of Scotland’s first National Park, lying nearby. Helensburgh is situated on the shore of the Gareloch which has earned a worldwide reputation for its challenging sailing. The neighbouring village of Rhu offers a modern marina.

Square Footage: 4,456 sq ft