Auchenfroe House & Cottages, Cardross, Argyll and Bute, G82

Superb Georgian family home sitting within 9 acres of beautiful gardens alongside Cardross Golf Course. The estate includes The Gate Lodge and 3 further letting cottages.

Description

Auchenfroe is a small estate which offers a fine Category B listed Georgian house of considerable character, a gate lodge, three courtyard cottages and grounds of about 9 acres, which include a paddock.

Impressive stone gate pillars mark the entrance to Auchenfroe Estate. The two bedroom gate lodge sits immediately on the right. A beautiful long tree lined driveway with electrically operated gates leads up to the house, with Cardross Golf course on the left and a paddock on the right.

Auchenfroe House dates from around 1815. It is typically Georgian in character. Formed over three floors, it retains the drawing room in its original first floor position and offers flexible family accommodation that carries not only the trademark features of the era, but having undergone an extensive renovation and restoration, the property blends period charm with modern comforts, to a quality that is rarely seen. A pedimented porch leads to the main reception hallway with a gorgeous flagstone floor. Off the hallway are the morning room and the dining room, the latter of which boasts some beautiful cabinetry as well as an open fire with a stunning wooden mantle and surround. From the central hallway a door leads to an anteroom with cloakroom attached which in turn connects to the magnificent conservatory. To the rear of the house are a family room, a wine cellar and a substantial kitchen with Aga. The Kitchen sees the balance of modern and old come to life with stunning cabinetry courtesy of Woodstock Furniture and a wonderful central island with a Belfast sink, granite work surfaces and a raised oak breakfasting bar. As well as the gas fired Aga there are integrated ovens, a gas hob and an industrial sized fridge and freezer.

On the first floor is the magnificent, historic drawing room with its stunning ornate marble fire place, beautiful cornicing and dual aspect windows , flooding the room with natural light.
The first floor bedroom accommodation consists of a delightful principal bedroom suite with dressing room and a generous triple aspect ensuite bathroom with stunning views over the gardens together with a further four bedrooms (two with en suite facilities) and a family bathroom . The second floor provides a further bedroom as well as a very useful attic store room.
To the rear of the main house is a courtyard which offers extensive garaging and excellent workshop facilities. Further garaging comprises a newly-built double garage sitting in its own landscaped area behind the Cottages.
There are three courtyard cottages which together with the Gate Lodge provide valuable letting income. All are presented in excellent order, offer flexible accommodation over two levels (in the case of the cottages) and together comprise one 3 bedroom and three 2 bedroom units

"The Gate Lodge" with arched entrance loggia comprises reception hall, sitting room with gas coal effect fire, kitchen, dining area, inner hall, double bedroom with ensuite shower room, office/single bedroom, family bathroom

"The Cottage" has a partially glazed entrance porch opens to an L-shaped reception hallway leading to a living room with a gas flame effect fire. There is a contemporary fitted kitchen with gas hob, oven and hood. There is a back door with access to driveway. The previous dining room has been repurposed as a third bedroom meaning that a family bathroom and a double bedroom complete the accommodation on the ground floor level. Upstairs is a further double bedroom. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and own private garden


"The Stables" has a a glazed entrance porch leading to the reception hallway. The sitting room has a living flame effect gas fire on the focal wall and a door to a private cobbled courtyard. The kitchen is well fitted with modern units and includes oven, hob and hood. There is a further door to the courtyard and space for an 8ft table and chairs. A double bedroom and a bathroom complete the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor are a double bedroom and a box room. Double glazing, gas central heating and private garden

"The Loft" is formed with a partially glazed porch leading to L shaped hall off which is a utility/powder room and refitted modern kitchen, upstairs is a lounge, two bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. The loft has its own private garden. Double glazing and gas central heating.


The formal gardens at Auchenfroe are truly remarkable. They have been lovingly planned, maintained and matured over many years. Seasonally they are awash with colour and feature countless varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas. Splendid mature trees provide privacy and protection and the grounds are frequented by a great variety of birds and other wildlife. There is a useful greenhouse and large potting shed together with raised beds for vegetables and cutting flowers. A pond and ornamental stream can be found in the southern reaches of the garden. With the golf club to one side, the hills to the north and the views across the Firth of Clyde to the south, the garden provides a very peaceful and pretty setting.

Location

Auchenfroe is positioned on the edge of the conservation village of Cardross near Helensburgh, one of western Scotland's most desirable towns. Set in about 9 acres, Auchenfroe enjoys a private location, surrounded by woodland policies and mature grounds which include magnificent formal gardens and a paddock.
Cardross offers good access to Glasgow, with the A814, A82 and the M8 allowing a daily commute by car for many villagers. Cardross Station(0.5 miles) provides a regular rail service to the city with a scheduled journey time of about 40 minutes. Glasgow Airport is within 20 miles. To the north, the A811 leads to Stirling to join the M9 south to Edinburgh and the A9 north to Perth. Cardross is a quiet village with a respected primary school, tennis club, bowling club and one of the finest golf courses in west central Scotland. There is also a village store, post office, small supermarket and country pub. Helensburgh (3 miles) is a larger town offering more extensive services. Named after Lady Helen Sutherland, daughter of the Duke of Sutherland and wife of Sir James Colquhoun of Luss, Helensburgh grew rapidly during Victorian times, with merchants from Glasgow able to access the city via quick rail connections. The birthplace of John Logie Baird, the inventor of television, the town now offers an excellent range of local and specialist shops, as well as supermarkets and golf, cricket, rugby and bowling clubs.. Helensburgh is home to Hermitage Academy while Lomond School provides private schooling for day pupils and boarders. On the Firth of Clyde, nearby Rhu Marina (6.5 miles) is one of Scotland’s most popular marinas with excellent facilities and easy access to some of the world’s most testing sailing waters. Loch Lomond is within 10 miles and offers spectacular scenery, pleasant walks, water sports and Loch Lomond Golf Club. Nearby Cameron House Hotel and Spa provides private leisure facilities including a swimming pool, gymnasium, marina and The Carrick Golf Club.

Square Footage: 7,108 sq ft


Acreage: 9.03 Acres

Directions

From Glasgow take the M8 westbound to Junction 30, and follow signs for the Erskine Bridge. Cross the bridge and filter left (A82) at Dumbuck, signposted Crianlarich. Proceed along the A82 and turn left in Dumbarton on to the A814 towards Cardross and Helensburgh. Proceed into Cardross and head towards Helensburgh. On entering Cardross you will see the gates for Auchenfroe on the right, just before the Golf Club.

Additional Info

Auchenfroe House Band H
Auchenfroe Gate Lodge Band E
The Cottage Band C
The Loft Band C
The Stables Band C

Auchenfroe House and Cottages are Category B listed. The gate lodge is Category C(S) listed . Auchenfroe is within the Cardross Conservation Area.