4-bedroom detached house · G84 8PZ
Under offerListed 65 days
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About
Located within an outstanding south facing position on the lower west side of Helensburgh, 47 Loch Drive is a superb four-bedroom detached villa that enjoys views towards the Gareloch, Rosneath Peninsula and Firth of Clyde.
Internally the property has been extensively refurbished on the ground floor and has been cleverly redesigned now incorporating a magnificent kitchen/diner and fabulous ground floor bathroom.
The property is perfect for both the family market and downsizers looking for all on the level living as the property has bedrooms on both floors.
On entering there is a welcoming hallway which has useful built-in storage. The lounge is a lovely size with dual aspects, a lovely original fireplace and aspects over Loch Drive.
The kitchen has been transformed, completely re-designed and is now over twenty-feet in length.
Fitted with stylish units and worktops there is also a range of integral appliances, space for freestanding white-goods, central island with breakfast bar and a gorgeous dining/sitting area.
Adjoining the kitchen is a large conservatory overlooking the garden. The ground floor has two double bedrooms and a luxurious bathroom which has a free-standing bath and separate shower cubicle.
Upstairs the property has two further bedrooms the principal of which is vast in size and has beautiful views towards the water.
There is a shower room and additional storage and loft access available on the landing. Externally the property sits within a lovely plot which is south facing to the rear.
The garden offers a blank canvas for a new owner to make their own and is currently mainly laid to lawn with a patio area and large detached wooden garage.
The property also has a private driveway offering parking for multiple vehicles.
The location of Loch Drive is ideal and is a level walk into Helensburgh town centre via the towns glorious promenade or a short car journey.
The property also sits within close proximity to local bus routes. Helensburgh is services by two train stations which have regular services to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond.
Glasgow international Airport can be reached by car within around thirty-five minutes.
During the recent refurbishment, the property has also undergone a comprehensive energy and insulation overhaul, including a whole house electrical re-wire, and benefits from new insulation throughout the property.
Particular note should mention the property also benefits from a high-spec Air-Source central heating system which has included full pipework replacement and radiators throughout.
The running costs of this make the property very economical with an EPC Rating band C. (full inventory and documentation available upon request).
EPC Band C Council Tax Band G Measurements Hallway – 15 ft 7 Max by 4 ft 11 Max Lounge – 15 ft 0 Max by 14 ft 5 Max Kitchen/Diner – 20 ft 8 Max by 11 ft 0 Max Conservatory Bedroom 3 – 13 ft 8 Max by 11 ft 5 Max Bedroom 4 – 12 ft 5 Max by 12 ft 5 Max Bathroom – 8 ft 2 by 7 ft 5 Landing – 16 ft 2 Max by 6 ft 4 Max Bedroom 1 – 17 ft 4 Max by 16 ft 2 Max Bedroom 2 – 15 ft 10 Max by 9 ft 2 Max Bathroom 2 – 7 ft 9 Max by 6 ft 6 Max
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