* Freehold
* Stone constructed Detached Villa
* Three Public Rooms, Six Bedrooms
* Traditionally proportioned apartments
* Flexible layout of family accommodation
* Approx. 1. 5 acres of well - tended enclosed grounds
* Walled Gardens
* Stunning Views
Arguably, one of the most prominent and highly anticipated properties to grace
the market in recent years. 'Clarinish' is a handsome, stone constructed
Detached Villa which sits beautifully amidst well - tended and enclosed grounds
extending to approximately 1. 5 acres holding scope for future consideration as
potential building plots within the policies.
The property dates back to the late 19th Century with many architectural
features of note retained both externally and within its generously
proportioned, well - appointed family accommodation. It’s nine principal
apartments are spread over three floors totalling over 4400 sq ft and afford
generous living space with further opportunity to extend into the attic.
The current layout exudes a warm character and charm immediately apparent when
entering through the welcoming, pagoda style vestibule which in turn leads
through to a voluminous hallway with feature stone fireplace and beautiful,
south facing stained glass window. The sitting room has a fabulous corner bay
window and elaborate cornice work with ample space for sofas alongside
substantial free - standing furniture.
There is a large, sumptuous drawing room with feature detailed plasterwork and
mouldings, a superb focal point fireplace and french doors out to the front
lawn. A bay window bathes the room in natural light and gives wonderful views
of both the garden and loch beyond. The well - appointed formal dining room
faces both the front and side lawns with an ornate fireplace and intricate
plasterwork, a truly grand space for hosting dinner parties and conveniently
linked to the kitchen.
To the rear of the property is the generously proportioned, country style
dining kitchen which offers a wide array of floor and wall mounted units, aga
and pantry. Patio doors lead to the side lawn on one side and a utility room
lies to the other also giving access to the back door and onwards to the large
parking area. To complete the ground floor, there is a storage cupboard and
wet room/cloakroom leading through to the double integral garage.
On the half landing of the grand staircase you find another beautiful stained
glass window facing East which ensures a light filled journey on the stairs.
Two double bedrooms and shower room are found on this level. Continuing to the
upper landing a deep storage cupboard has a built - in ladder leading to the
attic which is part floored and provides excellent storage or conversion
potential.
Three well - proportioned bedrooms lead off the upper landing with an excellent
sized family bathroom. In addition, the master suite, incorporating the turret
within the bedroom, leads through a dressing room to an en - suite shower room.
Stunning views over the gardens through mature trees to the Gare Loch are
afforded from all these bedrooms.
Outside, the house stands in the middle of its well - tended grounds which are
mainly laid to lawn but also feature a wide array of mature plants, shrubs and
trees. A large parking area circles the rear and side with an additional
detached garage nestled between flowering Rhododendrons. Across the shared
access road there is the original walled garden. Stocked with mature plants
and trees as well as lawn area it is a rare find and its utilisation potential
is vast. It contains two external sheds for housing garden supplies, equipment
and garden furniture.
There is a gas central heating system and a combination of double, single and
secondary glazed units within enhancing soundproofing and insulation. Again,
many original features have been retained which complement the traditionally
styled finishes found throughout, testimony to the family's love, care and
attention. The roof, stonework, plaster, cornice work detailing and timber
features are found in good order creating a traditional feel throughout the
well maintained and sympathetically decorated accommodation.
Rhu is a beautiful conservation village built upon the northerly hillside
above the Gare Loch. It is home to some of Scotland’s most elegant and
substantial period homes such as this - many in the area were, indeed built
for the shipbuilders and merchants of Victorian and Edwardian Glasgow.
The nearby town of Helensburgh has excellent schooling at both primary and
secondary level, in both the public and private sectors, respectively
Hermitage and Lomond School.
There is an enviable level of local amenities in Helensburgh including shops
and restaurants and it has two railway stations (lower and upper), providing
ready links to Glasgow and beyond, together with a connection to Edinburgh.
The area is surrounded by some lovely walks, it has a sailing club, a marina
and an excellent golf course that is “just over the hill” from the world
renowned, Loch Lomond Golf Course at Luss. Indeed, just to the north of
Helensburgh, is Scotland’s first national park – the Loch Lomond & Trossachs
National Park with all the magnificent hills, lochs and scenery it affords.
For those living and working in the area, Rhu is a wonderful place to live.
For those commuting, Helensburgh is a regularly accessible base for Glasgow
(either by car or rail) and, indeed, for areas further afield such as Stirling
and perhaps even Edinburgh which can be reached in about 90 minutes.

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