5 bedroom apartment for sale

Aldavhu is a unique two storey conversion within a handsome C listed stone villa with private front and rear gardens. Formed over the first and second floors (extending to over 2300 square feet in total) and located on the shoreside at the head of the Gareloch, there are fantastic views over the loch to the front. The property has been cleverly redeveloped and converted, with the formation of an upper floor area which is a fully self contained unit with a stylish open plan living/dining kitchen area, bedroom, study/second bedroom and bathroom.

The garden to the front is mainly lawned and private to Aldavhu. It is bordered by shrubs and a stone wall. From the garden there are lovely views over the water. There is driveway parking to the side of the house and this leads round to an extensive and mature back garden which again from the higher levels of the garden enjoys views of the water. There are extensive lawns here as well as mature trees, plants, bushes and shrubs featuring. Two semi detached stone built outhouses provide great external storage.

Entry to the property is by the side of the building, with a lower entrance vestibule and staircase ascending to the main reception hall. At one end is a dining area that can accommodate a large dining table and chairs. The reception hall leads into a formal bay windowed lounge with water views and there are three good sized double bedrooms on this level. The master bedroom enjoys its own ensuite bathroom, There is a good sized kitchen to the rear and a modern refitted shower room. A staircase from the reception hall leads to the upper accommodation which as mentioned is fully self contained and would be perfect for teenage living or as a granny flat. It has been cleverly converted from the original attic, with beautiful wood floors, exposed stone walls Velux windows and access to a private, sunny and sheltered terrace which is a lovely place to sit and enjoy views over the Gareloch. The open plan kitchen/living/dining area is ’L’ shaped and extremely spacious and off this area there is a double bedroom and a study/additional bedroom. The contemporary bathroom has a separate bath, walk-in shower enclosure, wc and wash hand basin. The property is warmed by a system of gas fired central heating.

The location of Aldavhu is fantastic, being at the head of the Gareloch and close to the village of Garelochhead which offers a good selection of local amenities. These include a primary school, health centre, numerous convenience stores, the Perch cafe and with the naval base at Faslane just a couple of minutes’ drive away and being a major employer in the area. The larger town of Helensburgh is nearby, within a ten to fifteen minute drive and it provides a wide selection of shops, schools, bars, restaurants and cafes, along with train stations with services to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Loch Lomond is also nearby and the area is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, with beautiful scenery all around. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance too. EPC Band - D