5 bed Flat For Sale £347,000
Forming a substantial part of a delightful Victorian mansion house, laid out over the ground and lower ground floors of the building, this impressive conversion extends to over 2500 square feet. The building itself dates back to the mid 1800s and is a full of character and charm and being category B listed is of historic and architectural interest. From its elevated position overlooking the Gare Loch, The Gables is approached by a long gravelled driveway that leads up to a sizeable parking area to the side of the house. From here there is access to the main door of the property which is at the rear of the building. A gate opens in to a courtyard entrance area which is enclosed by a stone wall to one side and timber fence adjacent to the parking area.
On entering the property, a welcoming reception hall and adjoining hallways give access to each of the rooms on the ground floor. The main drawing room to the front of the house is a spectacular bay windowed formal public room with views over the gardens and the loch and it features a beautiful period fire surround (with gas fired stove), intact decorative cornicing and with a further large window to the side providing additional natural light. There is a second main public room which is a great family space, with window to the front and side facing bay window. Again, this room features a period fire surround with open fire. The modern refitted kitchen is a fantastic feature of this home, with well fitted wall and base units and a range of appliances built-in. The master bedroom to the rear of the property, includes a fully tiled ensuite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms on this level (one featuring a front facing bay window) and a modern family bathroom. From the hallway off the reception hall, a door with stairs lead down to the lower level which has two additional double bedrooms along with a well proportioned and very useful games room, a further shower room, utility area and cellar/store. The property is warmed by a system of gas fired central heating.
The property enjoys its own private garden space which is located adjacent to the main entrance (as already mentioned). In addition, the gardens to the north side of the building are private and feature gravelled and lawned areas and a raised slabbed patio sitting area. The garden here is enclosed by timber fencing to the front and beyond the fence there is a further slabbed and gravelled sitting area with views over the Gareloch and enjoying afternoon and evening sunshine.
Shandon is located on the shores of the Gareloch and is only a short distance by car or bus from the larger town of Helensburgh where a wide selection of amenities can be found. These include a selection of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, and cafes, along with schools (both state and independent). Helensburgh and the surrounding area also provides great leisure facilities with sailing on the river Clyde and the Gare Loch itself. Helensburgh has train stations serving Glasgow, Edinburgh, the West Highlands and even London. Loch Lomond is only a short distance away and provides world class leisure facilities and accommodation and is home to the renowned Loch Lomond Golf Club and the Cameron Club Golf Club and Spa. Glasgow is also within easy commuting distance by car and can be reached in around forth five minutes minutes and with the international airport accessible via the Erskine Bridge and A82. EPC - D.
