East Clyde Street, Helensburgh

The View' is a truly exceptional 4/5 bedroom main door upper conversion in true walk in condition, occupying the majority of the first and second floors of an outstanding traditional blonde sandstone detached villa.

The property sits directly on the shore line of a private gated development offering an extremely exclusive location in a sought after Helensburgh address. All this with the added advantage of private driveway, gardens and annex garden room with kitchen, it really must be viewed to appreciate how beautiful it really is.

The house itself (“Rockfort”) was built in 1849 for the Provost of Helensburgh and was designed by the renowned architect William Spence. The house is grade 'B' listed (being a building of architectural note and historic interest) and it is set amidst a delightfully small gated development of elegant detached houses and cottages. The development offers a real “lock and leave” option for the homeowner when away from home. Rockfort itself enjoys the pick of the plots, being located adjacent to the shore front and with some of the most magnificent views to be found anywhere in the west of Scotland, south over the Firth of Clyde, all the way to Dunoon, west along the shore toward the town of Helensburgh and to the east towards the historic Craigendoran pier and Ardmore Point beyond.

Elevated above the beach with a substantial stone sea wall between the house and the shore, the property enjoys it own private and beautifully laid out gardens that feature a decorative paved and gravelled terrace to the east of the house, adjacent to the main door. From the garden there are views across the water and access to a detached “annexe”/garden room that is beautifully fitted out with a modern kitchen area at one end, with fitted microwave oven, sink, fridge and storage units. In front of the main entrance is a granite gravelled area providing private parking for three cars. Outside water tap and power points are fitted.

On entering Rockfort from East Clyde Street, the inviting entrance to the development is via two stone gate piers with a gravelled approach drive leading to an electric security gate with a further gravelled driveway leading down to the house itself. Over the past few years the property has undergone a dramatic transformation and both the interior and exterior are finished to an impeccable standard with the use of natural sandstone and Penrhyn slate on the roof. The interior of “The View” is finished in neutral tones, to an exemplary standard and with some of the highest end finishes to be found in any home. The well thought out accommodation is spacious and would be perfect for family living.

On entering, a sizeable outer vestibule opens into a large reception hall where a staircase accesses the upper floor accommodation, with natural lighting from a window to the side of the stairs. There is a deep built-in cupboard here, as well as understair storage. At the top of the stairs, a door opens into a hallway which in turn gives access to a shower room, dining sized kitchen, the main lounge and a double bedroom. The shower room features a Matki shower enclosure with Hansgrohe shower, glass topped vanity unit/whb and wc, all complemented by Amtico flooring. Adjacent to the shower room is a bespoke and sizeable dining kitchen that comes complete with high end units in Matt grey, complemented by Silestone surfaces, a Miele oven and induction hob, extractor hood, dishwasher and washing machine. Windows enjoy views straight out across the water and along the shore. This beautiful space has Pergo flooring and can accommodate a dining table and chairs with ease. The main lounge with original cornicework and a natural stone fireplace at its focal point (with log burning stove). Windows face south and west, looking along the shore towards the centre of town and also across the Firth of Clyde. Finally on this level is a bright and spacious double bedroom. From the hall, a delightful curving staircase ascends to the upper floor where you are met by a large landing area that features a central cupola and overhead Velux window. Off the landing there are three extremely well proportioned bedrooms (all of which have built-in wardrobes with soft closing sliding doors). At the end of a passageway, is a very useful home office/study and adjacent to this, a real feature family bathroom with Philipe Stark two person bath, fully tiled walk-in shower, wash hand basin and wc. Built-in storage units line one wall. Gas fired central heating with new Worcester boiler. Cat 6 wiring throughout. Security includes an electric gate into the development along with a Videx intercom system. Super fast broadband.

Located just off East Clyde Street, only a short stroll from the centre of Helensburgh, the property is perfectly placed for a wide selection of amenities that can be found in the town. Craigendoran and Helensburgh Central train stations are within easy reach and offer services to Glasgow and Edinburgh and Helensburgh Upper train station (which is on the West Highland Line) provides direct sleeper services to London. There are excellent primary and secondary schools in Helensburgh with private schooling found at Lomond School. There is a wide selection of shops and supermarkets nearby including the large Morrisons store which is adjacent to Hermitage Academy. The town has a great deal to offer when it comes to leisure facilities, with sports and leisure clubs, great sailing on the Firth of Clyde and the Gare Loch and with world renowned golf courses to be found on the shores of nearby Loch Lomond which is only a ten to fifteen minute drive away. Loch Lomond Golf Club and the Carrick Golf Club and Spa are found here along with Cameron House Hotel. The town also boasts excellent restaurants and bars along with a cinema. Helensburgh is considered a fantastic commuter town with Glasgow accessible by regular train services in forty five minutes and the same by car. The International Airport is accessed in forty minutes via the Erskine Bridge. EPC Band - C

Reception - 3.47 x 3.44 (11'4" x 11'3") -

Garden Room - 7 x 2.2 (22'11" x 7'2") -

Sitting Room - 6.34 x 5.38 (20'9" x 17'7") -

Kitchen - 5.87 x 3.69 (19'3" x 12'1") -

Bedroom 4 - 3.48 x 3.32 (11'5" x 10'10") -

Shower Room - 1.86 x 1.87 (6'1" x 6'1") -

Bedroom 1 - 4.95 x 3.93 (16'2" x 12'10") -

Bedroom 2 - 4.58 x 3.98 (15'0" x 13'0") -

Bedroom 3 - 4.44 x 3.61 (14'6" x 11'10") -

Bedroom 5 - 3.52 x 3.34 (11'6" x 10'11") -

Bathroom - 7.87 x 3.11 (25'9" x 10'2") -