Marallach, Clydeshore Road, Dumbarton G82 4AY

This impressive home of c. 3700 square feet forms the middle portion of this stunning Detached Villa and has impressive accommodation throughout including a breathtaking stained glass window depicting historic scenes of MacMillan family traditions.

Nestled within established tree-lined grounds and built in the late 19th Century for the shipbuilder, Robert McMillan, Marallach is a fabulous B-listed Victorian home with substantial accommodation of c. 3700 sq ft extending over 2 levels and retains a wealth of period features whilst offering spacious and flexible accommodation throughout.

The original property was converted in the late 1990's and was cleverly converted into three separate homes, with this particular property having the benefit of an enclosed parking area and outbuilding to the front and a private, fences back garden at the rear.

Throughout the property there are some stunning original features including moulded doors, architraves and beautiful cornice and the central feature is undoubtedly the stunning stained glass window on the staircase which is in superb condition.

The current owner has spent considerable time and money carrying out many of the big jobs required (including overhaul of the roof) to bring a property of this stature to its current condition and this particular property has an excellent layout of rooms with plenty of space for a large family to live comfortably.

Internally the accommodation comprises reception hallway, downstairs cloakroom, superb main hallway with twin turn staircase, original fireplace with new large wood burner and lovely wood panelling. Te main bay window drawing room has a feature fireplace with another new wood burning stove and windows to both the front and side. There is a large separate dining room with door to the dining sized kitchen. The kitchen has a range of floor and wall units with breakfast bar space, large range cooker, cupboards housing the gas central heating boiler and at the far end a door to the rear hallway and store cupboard. Also on this floor is a large library room with direct access to the private garden.

Upstairs there are three large double bedrooms with the bay window master bedroom having a very large en suite bathroom which houses large shower enclosure, free standing bath, wash hand basin and w.c.. The main bathroom is simply stunning and comprises not only quality tiling throughout but features a bespoke double shower with twin access, roll top bath, twin vanity sinks and a w.c.


The history of the property dates back to circa 1880 and was designed by Mr John McLeod Architect, it was once property residence of the late Robert McMillan shipbuilder head of an eminent shipbuilding firm which was originated by his father and grandfather being one of the oldest ship building families in the district, the property stayed in the family until the depression of the 1930`s and the decline in ship building led to the sale of the business

The property enjoys a fantastic tucked away position within the Kirktonhill district of Dumbarton, with the green expanses of Levengrove Park and the shoreline of the River Clyde a short stroll from the front door. Idyllic in setting and with a fantastic garden to its rear south west in orientation and very private. This is a property that will appeal to a wide variety of purchasing profiles.