craigomis, 65 upper john street,helensburgh, g84 9jz

Beautiful detached home By RoBeRt Wemyss

DirectionsEntering Helensburgh on the A818 from Loch Lomond, proceed down Sinclair Street. Shortly after passing the signs for Helensburgh Upper Station, turn right into Queen Street. Take the third turning on the left into Upper John Street and Craigomis (number 65) is the second house on the right. There is a sign on the stone gatepost.

SituationPositioned in the west end of the town, Upper John Street is considered one of Helensburgh’s most cherished addresses.

Helensburgh Central Station is on the main Queen Street line, with Helensburgh Upper Station on the West Highland line. There is a selection of local primary schools, with the reputable Hermitage Academy being its local secondary school. Private schooling is well catered for by Lomond School which provides facilities for day pupils and boarders alike. Helensburgh offers a wide range of local amenities including good local shopping and numerous civic and leisure facilities.

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 new Carrick course at Loch Lomond. Cameron House Hotel and leisure centre 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 an hour and a half’s drive, while for water sports enthusiasts 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. Glasgow Airport is 22 miles distant and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights.

DescriptionCraigomis is a beautiful detached Edwardian home built under a slate roof and, formed over two storeys. It is one of a group of four villas by Robert Wemyss (1865-1955). In The Buildings of Scotland: Argyll & Bute Frank Arneil Walker writes of “four lovely model villas built 1909, by Robert Wemyss, in a sandy-coloured stripped Scots vernacular”. It offers very well presented flexible family accommodation and has immaculately presented, level gardens. Upper John Street is considered one of Helensburgh’s best addresses and is very convenient for Lomond School.

Accommodation Steps lead up from the gravelled driveway to a vestibule with outer storm door. A partly glazed inner door then opens into the reception hallway. The three reception rooms and the kitchen all open directly off this hallway . The drawing room is remarkable. It has an east facing bay window overlooking the front garden and a further south facing window. A Baxi fire is set in an ornately carved wooden mantelpiece and there is an alcove to the right with glass display shelving over a cupboard below. The sitting room has a Robert Wemyss fireplace under a wooden over mantel. The dining room has a simpler original wooden mantelpiece and a polished wooden floor.

The kitchen is very substantial and is well fitted with cream units and Corian worktops which incorporate the sink, drainer and cuttings bin. Included is a range cooker with both gas and electric burners and electric oven. Above the cooker an extractor hood is concealed in a chimney breast. There is plenty of space for both a dining table and an informal seating area by the window.

Beautiful detached home By RoBeRt Wemyss

craigomis, 65 upper john street,helensburgh, g84 9jzPorch w Reception hall w Drawing room w Dining room w Sitting room w Dining kitchen w 5 bedrooms w Family bathroom w Shower room w Utility room w Boiler room w Garden room w Garage w Garden

Off the rear of the reception hallway is a cloakroom and shower room with power shower, WC, wash hand basin and a heated tiled floor. There is a further door to the kitchen, an understair cupboard and access to the back of house accommodation which includes a utility room with pantry off, a boot room and a boiler/drying room. The utility room has a door to the patio and garden. A garden room is accessed from the patio. It has south and west facing French doors and a further west facing window.

A handsome timber staircase leads to the main first floor landing off which are four double bedrooms, one single bedroom and a family bathroom with a heated tiled floor, spa bath and power shower attachment. One of the bedrooms presently serves as a home office.

GroundsWooden gates open from Upper John Street to a gravel driveway with parking for a number of cars. The well stocked front garden has a meticulously maintained lawn, hedging and borders including a colourful heather border. To the side of the house is a detached garage and behind it a large sheltered patio with terraced borders. The rear lawn wraps itself around the west and north sides of the house. There is a large fuel store with external access at the rear of the house.

General RemarksServicesMains gas, water and drainage. Gas central heating system with a gravity fed condensing Gloworm 35kw boiler.

Local AuthorityArgyll & Bute Council Tax Band G.

EPC RatingE

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleavesThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

PossessionVacant possession and entry will be given on completion.

OffersOffers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection.

ViewingStrictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875

Purchase priceWithin 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

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0141 222 5875 Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Total gross internal area: 254.5.6 sq m (2739.4 sq ft)

DrawingRoom

5.92m x 4.55m(19'5" x 14'11")

DiningRoom

3.82m x 4.55m(12'6" x 14'11")

Cloak/ShowerRoom

SittingRoom

5.00m x 4.22m(16'5" x 13'10")

Kitchen/BreakfastRoom

6.33m x 3.90m(20'9" x 12'10")

Larder

Utility2.00m x 3.37m(6'7" x 11'1")

Boiler/DryingRoom

1.84m x 2.67m(6' x 8'9")

SunRoom

2.20m x 2.80m(7'3" x 9'2")

Ground Floor

Bedroom5.15m x 4.00m(16'11" x 13'1")

Bathroom1.94m x 2.91m

(6'4" x 9'7")

Bedroom4.30m x 4.00m(14'1" x 13'1")

Bedroom3.80m x 2.40m(12'6" x 7'10")

Bedroom5.45m x 4.70m(17'10" x 15'5")

Bedroom4.40m x 4.64m(14'5" x 15'3")

First Floor

Gross internal area(approx.): 254.5.6 sq m (2739.4 sq ft)For identification only. Not to Scale.

Craigomis, 65 Upper John Street, Helensburgh

Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc

DrawingRoom

5.92m x 4.55m(19'5" x 14'11")

DiningRoom

3.82m x 4.55m(12'6" x 14'11")

Cloak/ShowerRoom

SittingRoom

5.00m x 4.22m(16'5" x 13'10")

Kitchen/BreakfastRoom

6.33m x 3.90m(20'9" x 12'10")

Larder

Utility2.00m x 3.37m(6'7" x 11'1")

Boiler/DryingRoom

1.84m x 2.67m(6' x 8'9")

SunRoom

2.20m x 2.80m(7'3" x 9'2")

Ground Floor

Bedroom5.15m x 4.00m(16'11" x 13'1")

Bathroom1.94m x 2.91m

(6'4" x 9'7")

Bedroom4.30m x 4.00m(14'1" x 13'1")

Bedroom3.80m x 2.40m(12'6" x 7'10")

Bedroom5.45m x 4.70m(17'10" x 15'5")

Bedroom4.40m x 4.64m(14'5" x 15'3")

First Floor

Gross internal area(approx.): 254.5.6 sq m (2739.4 sq ft)For identification only. Not to Scale.

Craigomis, 65 Upper John Street, Helensburgh

Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc