Clutha, Ardoch, Cardross, Argyll and Bute, G82 5EW

Clutha is a delightful stone built traditional semi detached villa that commands an elevated position with stunning views south across open countryside and the River Clyde. The property enjoys beautifully tended, mature and extensive gardens that feature a large lawned area to the front which include a sunny patio and decked terrace in front of the house. From the road, a long gravelled driveway leads up to the house and provides great parking to the side, with access to a single car garage and to an enclosed rear courtyard. Clutha backs on to open fields and as such enjoys a great deal of privacy, yet is close to the village of Cardross and the larger towns of Helensburgh and Dumbarton.

The property was built in the late 1860s and over the past few years the current owners have lavished time and money upgrading and remodelling the property. The striking, stylish and modern interior complements the many traditional period features that one would expect in a home of this era, with spacious, family orientated accommodation that is impeccably finished throughout.

The property is formed over two floors and on entering from the front, a welcoming entrance vestibule gives access to a downstairs shower room that features a large enclosed shower cubicle (with electric shower) wc and wash hand basin. From the entrance vestibule, a long reception hall (with beautifully tiled floor and ceiling coving) leads to the other ground floor rooms and at the far end there is a staircase ascending to the upper floor (with under-stair cupboard). To the front of the house, the main formal lounge features a bay window taking in the exceptional views and this is a stunning room with herringbone design timber flooring, ornate feature fireplace with wood burning stove at its focal point, a display alcove to one side of the fireplace and with intricate ceiling cornicing and ceiling rose. Adjacent to the lounge is a family room/5th bedroom which is currently utilised as a home office. The room features ceiling coving, a large window with water views to the front, a feature fireplace with open fire at its focal point and adjacent to the fireplace is an open shelved wall press. There is a generously proportioned double bedroom to the rear of the house and adjacent to this is the recently refitted and beautifully appointed designer kitchen that features extensive wall and counter level painted timber units (with brass handles), solid quartz work surfaces and with a central island breakfast bar arrangement having a sink in place, with solid brass tap above. A large gas range cooker is at the focal point with an extractor canopy above and there is a full size integrated fridge and under counter freezer. The room also features ceiling cornicing, timber flooring and a window to the rear. There is a door leading from the kitchen through to a comfortable and cosy breakfast room/snug which comes with timber panelled walls (with inbuilt shelving and a hidden utility cupboard), a window to the rear and timber flooring. From here there is access out to a useful utility extension at the rear, with a door out to the gardens.

Moving on to the upstairs accommodation, the master bedroom enjoys a position to the front of the house with some of the best views over the River Clyde. It is a large double room with a built-in wardrobe. There is a further large double bedroom to the rear of the house again with a built-in wardrobe and the third bedroom upstairs to the front is also a good sized double room. The sizeable family bathroom features painted timber dado panelling, a large “Velux” window providing good natural light and with a stand alone bath, wc, wash hand basin and bidet. In one corner there is a good sized shower enclosure with electric shower. The property is warmed by an effective and modern system of gas fired central heating and the windows are a combination of timber framed single glazed units and uPVC double glazed units.

The hamlet of Ardoch is located between Dumbarton and Cardross and is a great location for access to a wide selection of amenities found in both towns. The nearby and larger town of Helensburgh is just a few minutes drive along the road beyond Cardross and offers even more facilities. Dumbarton and Helensburgh both have good schooling, both at primary and secondary level, along with shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants and cafes and with train stations offering services to Glasgow and Edinburgh. Similarly Cardross offers a train station with services to Glasgow and Edinburgh. There are regular bus services from outside the property to Helensburgh and Glasgow. The area is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors with stunning scenery only a short drive away, and just across the road, there is access to a sandy beach. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance as is the international airport via the A82 and Erskine Bridge. EPC Band - D.

EPC Band D.