Craigendoran Avenue, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84

Spacious traditional family home close to Helensburgh seafront

Description

No 20 Craigendoran Avenue sits in a quiet residential street in the Craigendoran area in Helensburgh and its sale offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a home with incredible potential. Previously run as a B&B, this charming home blends the best of traditional elegance with modern comfort.

The property is formed over four levels with the top two floors formerly used as B&B accommodation and the basement as the owners’ accommodation.

The property is approached through a front gate, with a sitting area to the front and path with steps leading up to the entrance vestibule which has half glazed windows and doors into a welcoming hallway. To the right is the sitting room with bay window to the front with decorative fireplace, ceiling rose and cornicing. To the left is the family dining room with window to the front, ceiling cornice and decorative fireplace. The breakfasting kitchen to the rear has floor and wall units, a range cooker with extractor, and plenty of room for a breakfast table.

A wide staircase leads to the upper levels. On the first floor are three double bedrooms, two with en suite shower rooms. There is also a family bathroom on this level. On the second floor are a further two bedrooms, one with an en suite bathroom.
The self-contained apartment on the lower ground level is reached by stairs from the main hallway. The accommodation comprises two versatile rooms (previously used as a sitting room and bedroom), a kitchen and shower room.

Garden
There is a small garden area to the back and a rear lane, leading to an outbuilding.

20 Craigendoran had a history of over 10 years as a B&B and was high ranking in Helensburgh. It boasted a 9.3 rating on Booking.com and over 650 five-star reviews on TripAdvisor The property could continue to operate as a B&B subject to licence or to serve as a family home.

Location

20 Craigendoran Avenue sits in a lovely position close to the sea front in Helensburgh. Its enviable location offers easy access to the local amenities and transport network.

Craigendoran and Helensburgh Central station are on the main Glasgow Queen Street line, with Helensburgh Upper station on the West Highland line. There is a selection of local primary schools, with Hermitage Academy being the local secondary school. Private schooling is catered for by Lomond School which provides facilities for day pupils and boarders alike. Helensburgh offers a wide range of local amenities and shops including numerous artisan shops and supermarkets. Helensburgh is a thriving town and has attracted some excellent restaurants.

The property is well situated for golfers, with easy access to Helensburgh Golf Club, Cardross Golf Club and the world famous Loch Lomond Golf Club and the Carrick course at Loch Lomond with its leisure complex, in addition Cameron House Hotel and leisure club is only a short drive away. Helensburgh, considered by many as a gateway to the Highlands, combines both town and country living with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs within easy reach. The Glencoe and Nevis Range ski areas are both within approximately 90 minutes drive whilst the Firth of Clyde provides some of Scotland’s most testing sailing waters. The neighbouring village of Rhu offers a modern marina and is home to the world famous Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club.

Helensburgh is well placed for commuting to Glasgow with the A814, A82 and M8 allowing a journey time of less than an hour in normal driving conditions and by train from Craigendoran to Glasgow Queen Street, Helensburgh Upper station connects with the West Highland line and the London Euston sleeper. Glasgow Airport is 22 miles away and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights.

Square Footage: 3,315 sq ft



Additional Info

Electricity - Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Drainage - Mains
Heating - Gas fired Worcester boiler for upper floors & Vokera Vibe boiler for the basement level