3 bedroom apartment for sale

This charming ground-floor conversion forms part of an impressive detached Victorian villa, believed to date from around 1860, and is set within the highly regarded Upper Helensburgh Conservation Area, to the west of the town centre. The property enjoys a peaceful yet highly convenient position, surrounded by mature gardens and period architecture, while remaining within easy reach of local amenities, transport links and the waterfront. Rich in character and architectural detail, the conversion offers an elegant blend of traditional features and modern comforts, making it a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious and characterful home in one of Helensburgh’s most sought-after residential locations.

The property offers a generous and well-proportioned layout. A welcoming entrance vestibule leads to a bright, fully tiled shower room with walk-in shower, wc and wash-hand basin. Beyond this is a spacious entrance hall, featuring excellent storage with multiple large cupboards. The bright and spacious kitchen enjoys ample room for a dining table and provides direct access to the gardens. It is fitted with a striking range-style cooker and benefits from additional storage. The master bedroom is a beautifully light space, featuring large bay windows, extensive built-in wardrobes and an additional storage cupboard located just outside the room. The main bathroom is partially tiled and comprises a bath with shower overhead, wc and wash-hand basin, and offers scope for modernisation. The elegant lounge is generously proportioned, with a feature fireplace with timber and tiled surround, original herringbone wooden flooring, and large bay windows. Double doors lead directly out to the gardens, enhancing the sense of space and light. Further double doors open into a bright and spacious sun room, which also provides access via patio steps to the garden grounds. There are two further bedrooms: a second double bedroom with bay windows overlooking the gardens and a large built-in bookcase, and a single bedroom with high ceilings and built-in shelving, ideal as a home office or snug. Retaining much of its traditional character, the property features original timber skirtings, door frames and internal doors, some with glazed panels. Modern comforts have been sensitively introduced, including PVC-framed double-glazed windows throughout.

Externally, the property enjoys the majority of the garden grounds surrounding the villa. To the front is a large lawned area with patio seating adjacent to the living room, enclosed by hedging and accessed via a gated gravel path. To the rear there is a gravelled driveway, monoblocked pathway, and double timber gates, with a modern timber fence forming the boundary. Additional features include a detached stone-built washhouse to the rear, exclusive to the lower flat and fitted with power and lighting, together with a coal cellar/storage cupboard located beneath the external staircase.

The property is ideally positioned within Upper Helensburgh, one of the town’s most sought-after residential areas, known for its fine Victorian and Edwardian architecture and tranquil, leafy setting. Helensburgh town centre is readily accessible and provides a wide range of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, along with supermarkets and everyday amenities. The area is well served by highly regarded primary and secondary schooling, and there are excellent leisure facilities nearby including Hermitage Park, seafront walks along the Clyde, sailing clubs and golf courses. For commuters, Helensburgh offers regular rail services to Glasgow and good road links via the A82, while the surrounding countryside and coastline provide outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits. Overall, this is a most appealing traditional home offering generous accommodation, private gardens, and a desirable conservation area setting in a well-connected and scenic location.