Ardenconnel Lodge, Rhu, G84 8NJ

Set just outside the charming conservation village of Rhu, ‘Ardenconnel Lodge’ offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a truly individual home in a sought-after coastal setting. With open aspects across the Gare Loch to the front and surrounded by a mix of characterful properties, the cottage combines historic charm with the scope to modernise and personalise to your own taste. While upgrading is required throughout, it represents an excellent canvas for those keen to put their own stamp on a property and create a home that reflects their style.

Inside, the accommodation includes an entrance vestibule leading to a large, welcoming hallway. From here you enter the generously proportioned dining kitchen, fitted with wall and floor units and centred around a large picture window that captures fantastic views over the Gare Loch. Off the kitchen lies a useful utility room with counter-level units, a Belfast sink and space for a large fridge/freezer. The shower room is also located here, fitted with a modern electric shower, shower enclosure, wc and vanity wash hand basin. Beautiful wooden floors flow throughout the entire property, complemented by traditional wooden doors that reinforce the cottage’s period charm. Across from the kitchen is the spacious, comfortable lounge featuring a timber mantelpiece and a large double-glazed window framing views to the front. The generous double bedroom completes the layout, continuing the theme of wooden flooring and offering ample room for wardrobes and a chest of drawers. A door from the hallway leads directly out to the rear gardens, adding to the convenience of the layout.

The cottage sits within generous garden grounds to the front, sides and rear, with a mix of lawn, tiered areas, patio and gravelled driveway leading to a detached garage. Additional timber sheds and a garden store provide useful storage, and the surrounding stone walls, fencing and hedging add charm and privacy.

Rhu itself is a highly desirable village on the western shores of the Gare Loch, known for its picturesque setting and welcoming community. The village is home to a local shop, pubs, cafés and primary schooling, as well as the renowned Rhu Marina, which attracts sailing enthusiasts from far and wide. Scenic coastal walks, woodland trails and cycle routes are all close at hand, offering a wonderful lifestyle for those who enjoy the outdoors. Nearby Helensburgh provides a much wider range of supermarkets, restaurants, leisure facilities and boutique shopping, along with highly regarded primary and secondary schooling. For commuters, the property is ideally located within reasonable reach of Glasgow, the M8 motorway, Glasgow Airport and regular train connections from Helensburgh, making it easy to balance country living with city access. There is also a local bus service that passes the property every half an hour.