‘The Cottier’, Cairndhu House & Estate, Helensburgh, G84 8PL

Description
Designed by a son of Glasgow, and one the worlds foremost architects of his era, William Leiper, in the late 19th century, Cairndhu House is widely considered as the ultimate example of Leiper's Franco Scottish style. Cairndhu has been a stately residence for The Lord Provost of Glasgow, then Baron Strathclyde, a war time era Navy headquarters, luxury hotel and even a much loved nursing home.

The original house consists of a mixture of coursed grey sandstone and cream ashlar sandstone with decorative cornices and frieze to the south elevation in keeping with the French Renaissance style exterior

• The original decorative panelled entrance hall showcasing highly elaborate ceilings, mirrored stone and timber fireplace as well as ornate stained glass windows created by the renowned artist Daniel Cottier provide the entrance to this spacious triplex apartment
• Inside the Cottier triplex apartment the near 14ft high gold leaf Anglo - Japanese ceiling of the main living room created by Cottier featuring sunflowers, bamboo and birds is one of his most coveted and most famous creations
• Feature wainscotting (timber panelling) encloaks the internal walls making for a truly breathtaking grand living room
• Double height, double glazed casement bay windows encapsulate a magnificent view of the Clyde with it's regular flotilla of sail boats and cruise liners
• The large south facing bow window floods the apartment's traditional features with copious amounts of natural light
• Bold decorative decommissioned stone fireplace and hearth retained
• Mezzanine master bedroom completed by a stylish fitted wardrobe & designer en suite by PORCELANOSA
• A unique circular reading room / snug formed inside the column of the turret finishes the second bedroom
• Designer German kitchen with SILESTONE solid surface countertops equipped with state of the art BOSCH integrated appliances as well as peninsula with breakfast bar
• Spacious utility room with additional sink and BOSCH washer dryer
• PORCELANOSA have exclusively curated luxury tiling designs for the main shower room and en suite from their award winning tile range
• Impressive internal storage
• Luxurious AMTICO flooring and deluxe carpets throughout
• 2 allocated parking spaces and access to E.V. charging infrastructure
• Communal mature garden grounds complete Cairndhu House

PANACEA Homes are proud to be leading Cairndhu House toward its next chapter, transforming this wondrous building with its rich history into an elegant collection of modern residences, each sympathetically designed to retain the original features whilst introducing beautiful, contemporary accommodation.

For more information on the fascinating history of Cairndhu house please visit panaceahomes.co.uk

The Development
CAIRNDHU HOUSE HAS BEEN PAINSTAKINGLY RESTORED, DELIVERING 9 STUNNING CONTEMPORARY APARTMENTS IN THE ORIGINAL MANSION HOUSE, 4 GARDEN APARTMENTS AND 3 NEW BUILD HOMES, IN AN ENVIABLE WATERFRONT POSITION.

Originally designed by renowned architect, William Leiper, this historic property has been utterly reimagined by Panacea Homes to create 9 stunning apartments and a collection of garden homes within the grounds.

Externally, residents will enjoy the exclusive use of the wonderful, professionally landscaped gardens that look out across the sumptuous waterfront vista of the Clyde estuary.

Local Area
Cairndhu House & Estate enjoys unrivaled waterfront views just a short walking distance from the centre of Helensburgh which a picturesque town on the shores of the Clyde estuary. It is surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, close to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.

There is also a wide variety of recreational facilities, with good sports clubs and outdoor pursuits such as the sailing clubs in Helensburgh and the nearby Rhu.

In Helensburgh, there is excellent primary and secondary schooling, both state and private. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance, being only forty minutes by car. Glasgow International Airport is conveniently reached via the Erskine Bridge.

With easy access to the Firth of Clyde and River Clyde, Cairndhu House is also 10 minutes drive from the Gare Loch and 1 mile from Helensburgh Golf Course.

Helensburgh provides a wide selection of excellent shops, delicatessens, and supermarkets along with bars, restaurants, and a cinema. Train stations service Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London.

Disclaimer
The images contained within this listing are of actual previous PANACEA developments or CGI images indicative of the finish. Images are purely indicative of style and specification, therefore, do not form any part of any contract. Similarly, while every care has been taken in producing this brochure, descriptions, floor plans, and sizes/dimensions are approximate and do not form any part of any contract.