* Freehold
* Traditional red sandstone Victorian villa
* Commanding elevated position with fantastic views
* Mature, well stocked garden grounds to front and rear
* Recently upgraded and modernised throughout
* Many traditional features
* Three main public rooms
* Five bedrooms
* Well fitted kitchen and utility room
* Luxurious bathroom and shower room (with underfloor heating in the main bathroom)
* One 25kW solid fuel stove with integrated back boiler and three working fireplaces
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.

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