House For Sale £395,000
Set amidst glorious, mature and well stocked gardens, Dunleven is a substantial red sandstone detached Victorian villa circa 1880, that commands an impressive position overlooking Renton, Dumbarton and the surrounding hills. Located in one of the area’s most prestigious addresses which is home to a wide variety of substantial detached properties, this exceptional family home extends to over 2200 square feet and offers a versatile layout combining many traditional period features and a modern, high end specification. The property has undergone a comprehensive programme of upgrading and modernisation by the current owners over the past few years and is presented in impeccable condition.
On approaching the property from Carman Road, a pedestrian gate opens in to the front gardens which slope up to the house itself. The gardens are completely enclosed by stone walls, hedging and paved pathways lead around either side of the gardens up to a level gravelled area in front of the house itself. The gardens have been beautifully planted and provide a display of colour in the summer. There are a variety of plants, shrubs, bushes and trees with a feature monkey puzzle tree being the centrepiece. From the gardens there are fantastic views and there is access around the side of the property to the rear gardens which feature a large timber decked area adjacent to the property itself, along with well stocked beds, a central lawn, and with numerous outbuildings that include a stone built utility/laundry room which has power and light laid on and is plumbed in for automatic washing machine. Adjacent to this is a wood store which adjoins this part of the property and to one side of the house there is a large storage shed with a smaller shed adjacent, on the other side stands an old cludgie (outside toilet), now used as a garden shed.
Moving to the interior, twin timber storm doors open in to an outer vestibule which in turn gives access to a grand reception hall where at the far end a staircase ascends to the upper landing and accommodation. To the front of the property there is a substantial bay windowed feature lounge which is a beautiful formal room with ornate timber fire surround, decorative tiled insert and open fire. It features spectacular cornicing and a centre rose and some magnificent views over the surrounding area from the bay window. On the other side of the hall is a comfortable family room which again has three large windows taking in the views. At its focal point is a stone fire surround with timber mantel and a large solid fuel burning stove at its focal point. Adjacent to this is a built-in shelved wall press. To the rear of the family room is a formal dining room, again with a timber fire surround and wall press adjacent and there is a window to the side of the property providing great natural light. The kitchen is located behind the main lounge and it is a well-proportioned space with attractive traditionally styled wall mounted and counter level modern units featuring timber work surfaces, a large range cooker with extractor and light above. A window overlooks the back gardens and a door from here leads through to a rear hall which in turn gives access to a downstairs shower room. The hall has a built-in pantry and a door opening out on to the back gardens. The large shower room has been beautifully redesigned featuring recessed LED lighting providing a lovely ambient glow across the beautifully tiled walls and bespoke finishes and fittings. There is a glazed walk-in shower with black finishes and a stunning twin sink vanity unit with window above. There is a recessed area with inbuilt lighting, a traditional radiator installed and beautiful tiled flooring. There is also a wc and bidet opposite the shower.
Moving on the upstairs accommodation, an impressive and large stained glass window leads to a mezzanine floor where there is a magnificent, spacious, beautifully redesigned family bathroom which has a stand-alone bath, wc, bidet, wash hand basin and a separate walk-in shower. Again this room is beautifully tiled, both to the walls and floor and has recessed LED lighting in the ceiling. Moving to the upper landing it gives access to all of the main bedrooms. The well-proportioned master bedroom is a beautiful double room with intricate decorative cornicing and takes in the best views in the house through its large bay window to the front. On the other side of the landing, also to the front, and again with fantastic views, there is an equally impressive double bedroom. To the rear of the house, there are two further double bedrooms with views across the back gardens and both of these rooms have built-in press cupboards fitted. The fifth bedroom is a good sized single room with window to the front and this would be great for use as a home office/study. The house is warmed by an effective, modern system of gas fired central heating throughout. The solid fuel burning stove installed in the family room has an integrated back boiler, which is also connected into the heating and hot water system.
As mentioned, the property sits well above Renton, with fantastic views and it enjoys an extremely convenient location within easy reach of a wide selection of amenities found within Renton itself along with the surrounding areas of Alexandria, Balloch and Dumbarton. Renton railway station is within a five minute walk, with half hourly service to Glasgow, or change at Dumbarton Central for a direct link to Edinburgh. The main A82 trunk road is readily accessible and provides access to Glasgow in one direction and Loch Lomond and the north of Scotland and some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery in the other. Balloch, Dumbarton and Alexandria provide a great selection of shops, along with primary and secondary schools (with the property being in the catchment area for Vale of Leven academy). There are health care facilities, retail centres and a variety of sports and recreational venues nearby. The nearby village of Balloch lies on the shores of Loch Lomond which is iconic and provides fantastic outdoor pursuits, great scenery and world class leisure and accommodation. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance along the A82 and Glasgow International airport can be reached by the A82 and Erskine Bridge. EPC Band - D.
