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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · G84 7QZ
For saleListed 54 days
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About
Ferhome Estate Agents are delighted to present this substantial and beautifully bright five-bedroom semi-detached home, occupying a desirable position on the lower east side of Helensburgh and enjoying a wonderful open outlook across neighbouring playing fields towards the hills beyond.
Approached via a private driveway providing off-street parking for multiple vehicles, this impressive period home offers an abundance of space, character and natural light, making it an excellent proposition for growing families.
Internally, the accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hallway, where a traditional staircase featuring original cast-iron balustrades immediately hints at the period character found throughout the property.
The upper floor is arranged around a superb, exceptionally long hallway which provides access to a generous collection of rooms. The impressive lounge is a particular highlight.
A beautiful bay window floods the room with natural light while framing the attractive open outlook, with the room centred around a feature open fireplace with a traditional Victorian insert.
Generous proportions and original detailing combine to create a wonderfully inviting principal living space.
The dining room flows through to the kitchen, creating a sociable layout particularly well suited to family life and entertaining.
The kitchen itself is generously proportioned, offering plentiful worktop and preparation space along with a five burner gas range cooker and offers excellent potential to tailor the room to individual tastes.
There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, offering considerable flexibility for family living.
One is currently utilised as a home office and craft room, demonstrating the versatility of the accommodation for those working from home.
A well-appointed family bathroom completes the principal accommodation and features a three-piece white suite.
Storage is another significant advantage, with the property benefiting from an impressive loft extending across the footprint of the home and providing substantial additional storage space.
Externally, the property enjoys an abundance of private outdoor space.
A charming seating area to the front provides an attractive spot to relax, while the extensive driveway runs alongside the property and offers parking for multiple vehicles.
To the rear lies a large, private garden , enclosed by mature trees and hedging and providing an excellent outdoor space for children, entertaining and family life.
With its impressive proportions, period features, extensive outdoor space and attractive outlook, this is a home with enormous character and versatility.
Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the scale, setting and period charm this exceptional family home has to offer.
Set on the north shore of the Firth of Clyde , Helensburgh is renowned for its handsome Victorian and Edwardian architecture, leafy surroundings and exceptional quality of life.
The town is home to a number of architectural landmarks, most notably Charles Rennie Mackintosh's celebrated Hill House , while the surrounding area provides easy access to the spectacular scenery of Loch Lomond and the west coast.
Helensburgh also benefits from excellent transport connections.
Helensburgh Central provides regular rail services towards Glasgow, while Helensburgh Upper , situated on the West Highland Line, offers connections towards Glasgow, Oban and Fort William.
Families are well served by local schooling, including Hermitage Academy and Lomond School , an independent day and boarding school.
Helensburgh's vibrant town centre offers an excellent selection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and amenities, while its waterfront setting and surrounding countryside make it an extremely attractive place to call home.
Combining generous family accommodation, period character, extensive gardens and an excellent Helensburgh location, this is a property that deserves to be experienced in person.
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