Flat 3 Ardenconnel House, Rhu, G84 8LS

Forming part of an impressive ‘category B’ listed former mansion house dating from circa 1790, this substantial and characterful lower conversion offers a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine architectural significance within the mature garden grounds of one of Rhu’s most admired period properties. Set within this highly desirable conservation village, the property combines timeless period detail with generous proportions and excellent scope for sympathetic modernisation.

Accessed via a secure communal entrance with door entry system, the building immediately impresses with its split-level hall, stone detailing and striking architectural presence. The flat itself opens into a welcoming hallway that sets the tone for the accommodation within. At the end of the hall lies a bright and spacious bay-windowed lounge, a superb reception room enjoying open aspects to the front and flooded with natural light. The bay projection enhances both space and character, while a substantial built-in cupboard provides excellent storage. Adjacent to the lounge is the kitchen, a well-sized room offering an abundance of wall-mounted and counter-level units along with excellent storage capacity. While now requiring modernisation, it provides a strong foundation for a stylish and functional contemporary kitchen. Double doors lead through to a large pantry area that offers exceptional additional storage and further potential for creative use. The property offers two generous double bedrooms, both comfortably proportioned and capable of accommodating additional free standing furniture without compromise. Positioned at the end of the hallway, the bathroom is notably spacious and currently fitted with a bath with shower overhead, wc and wash hand basin. As with the kitchen, upgrading would unlock significant potential and allow a purchaser to create a refined interior befitting the building’s stature. Storage throughout the home is a particular strength, with multiple cupboards located in the hallway, adjacent to the bathroom and within a dedicated boiler cupboard, ensuring practicality complements the period charm. Heating is provided by mains gas central heating, and the windows are predominantly aluminium-framed casement style, with a traditional sash and case window retained in the kitchen, preserving an authentic period element.

The building itself retains a wealth of traditional features including solid stone construction, a roughcast exterior, stone detailing to bay projections and windows, and decorative moulded plasterwork and cornicing. Feature stone columns within the communal entrance further reflect the property’s historic pedigree.

Externally, the property enjoys extensive shared garden grounds comprising well-maintained lawns, mature trees and shrubs, a rockery and embankment to the rear, as well as a communal drying area. Surfaced off-street parking is available and accessed via a shared private road.

Rhu remains one of the area’s most picturesque and sought-after coastal villages, offering a selection of local amenities while benefiting from close proximity to the broader facilities of Helensburgh town centre, including supermarkets, independent shops, leisure facilities and schooling. The property is particularly well placed for commuting, with straightforward access to Glasgow, the M8 motorway network and Glasgow Airport, making it an appealing proposition for those seeking period grandeur within a well-connected yet tranquil village setting.