Auchengare, Station Road, Rhu, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84 8LW
Offers Over £515,000
House
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
4 Reception Rooms
Private Garden
Off Street Parking
Property Description
Auchengare
Station Road, Rhu, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute
A substantial attached country house enjoying a private village setting, offering an excellent refurbishment opportunity in one of the Clyde coast’s most desirable locations.
Auchengare is a most appealing “C” listed residential property occupying a discreet and peaceful position on Station Road within the highly regarded conservation village of Rhu.
The house enjoys a sense of privacy while remaining exceptionally convenient for village amenities, coastal walks and transport links.
The property requires comprehensive refurbishment and upgrading, presenting an excellent opportunity for an incoming purchaser to reconfigure and modernise the accommodation to suit their own requirements, subject to any necessary consents.
The existing layout provides wellbalanced accommodation, with good room sizes and a footprint which lends itself well to enhancement, extension or internal replanning.
The house retains elements of traditional character and proportion, and offers significant scope for value enhancement, making it well suited to buyers seeking a project in an established and highly regarded residential location.
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and offers a comfortable balance of reception and bedroom space, well suited for both family living and entertaining. Period detailing, where present, is complemented by generous proportions and excellent natural light, while the layout allows for flexibility to suit modern requirements.
Externally, the property sits within established grounds which provide a high level of shelter and seclusion. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with mature planting, offering attractive outlooks throughout the seasons and scope for further landscaping if desired.
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*** Please also note the property is attached.
Gardens, Grounds and outbuildings
Auchengare is approached via a private, tree-lined driveway leading to a detached garage.
To the rear of the property sits an attached studio with a slate roof and stone walls, along with shared access to the rear of the building for the adjoining property.
The grounds are extensive, stretching to the front, sides and rear. They include sloping lawned areas, mature trees, and established shrubs. Boundaries are defined by a combination of stone walls, hedging and timber fencing. Within the garden there is a hen run beside a small orchard, as well as a tree house positioned next to one of the larger trees near the driveway.
Originally constructed in 1867 as a the one property, it was later divided into a lower and upper conversion before being reestablished as a single dwelling in the early 2000s by previous owners.
There may be potential for future development with scope for a house plot within the garden grounds, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Summary Of Accommodation
Entrance porch leading to entrance vestibule, reception hall,
drawing room, dining room, sitting room, bathroom,
dining kitchen with utility room off, study/library.
Upper floor on split level: Master bedroom with en-suite shower room,
four further bedrooms, bathroom, shower room and boiler room
LOCATION DESCRIPTION
Rhu is one of the Clyde coast’s most sought-after villages, positioned on the eastern shore of the Gare Loch between Helensburgh and the Rosneath Peninsula. The village offers a primary school, church, village hall, café and access to sailing facilities, with further amenities available in nearby Helensburgh.
Helensburgh provides a comprehensive range of shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and schooling, together with mainline rail services to Glasgow Queen Street, making the area popular with commuters.
The surrounding area offers an outstanding quality of life, with sailing on the Clyde, walking and cycling routes, golf courses and easy access to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.
More Details
Council Tax Band: G
EPC Rating: D
Tenure:Freehold
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