A wonderful opportuninty to secure a detached bungalow in need of total renovation/redevelopment located in a coastal situation with views to Gare Loch.
Description
STRICTLY CASH BUYERS ONLY.
Via outer front door to entrance hallway, double fitted storage cupboard, linen cupboard housing the hot water tank, utility room housing the boiler and electrical switch gear, window to rear gardens, retractable ladder to fully floored attic space. Kitchen with windows to rear, door to gardens, formal dining room with sliding doors to gardens, open plan to siting room, fireplace, windows to front gardens. Bedroom 1 with window front, fitted wardrobes, currently set up as a home office. Bedroom 2 (master) with double fitted wardrobes, en suite bathroom. Bedroom 3 with window to rear gardens, 2 x double fitted wardrobes, family shower room, fitted storage cupboard.
Gardens
Via stone piers to a private driveway which leads up to an apron of vehicular hard standing, parking and turning. The driveway is flanked by mature specimen trees, beds and bushes, all of which are overgrown. The side of the property there are mature bushes which offer screening and privacy from neighbouring properties. The rear gardens are raised and laid mainly to an overgrown lawn area with beds, bushes and
rhododendrons. At the extreme rear gardens there is a bench which is ideal for enjoying evening sundowners. The gardens once cut back will enjoy outstanding views towards Gare Loch.
Plot
There is a parcel of ground located to the rear of Amberwood which subject to obtaing approved planning persmision could lend itself as an excellent opportuninty for development.
Outbuildings
Detached double garage of pebble dash finish, up and over door. Sub cellar, light and power, general purpose sub floor storage.
Situation
Amberwood is located in the pretty hamlet of Shandon which lies to the west of Helensburgh (widely acknowledged for the status of its fine properties) and is one of the most desirable enclaves within the Clyde Estuary. Amberwood is located within the catchment for highly reputable primary and secondary schools and is within approximately four miles of the Lomond co-educational school within Helensburgh.
The neighbouring village of Rhu, approximately 1.7 miles from Shandon, is the home to the Royal Northern Yacht Club and offers a first class marina. Helensburgh provides two train stations with regular services to City (journey time of approximately 45 minutes), places of historic interest, broad selection of shops, health care facilities, several churches, banks, leisure centre, swimming pool, Victoria Halls(used for cultural events), parks, promenades, working pier, bars, cafes and coffee shops.
While enjoying all associated with rural living, Shandon remains within a comfortable daily commute of Glasgow city and so we consider the house will be of interest to commuters seeking a peaceful location from which they can recharge their batteries from hectic city life.
Garelochhead has good local shops and local services which adequately cater for everyday needs and requirements. Helensburgh would be the likely destination for a weekly shop and Glasgow city is about 29.1 miles distant.
Garelochhead has a train station with a service to Glasgow city centre and the north. The A817 connects Garelochhead with the A82 and provides the opportunity to commute by car to Glasgow.
Primary schooling is available in Garelochhead and secondary schooling is available at Helensburgh. Private education is provided by the highly rated Lomond School in Helensburgh as well as numerous private schools in Glasgow. Helensburgh also has state school, Hermitage Academy.
The immediate area offers much in the way of outdoor pursuits including cycling routes, challenging hill climbs, walks, many miles of forest tracks for horse riding and other outdoor pursuits. Helensburgh has an 18-hole golf course, 4.2 miles distant, and the famous Lyle Anderson course at Loch Lomond is also only 9 miles away.
For river and loch fishing, permits can be acquired locally. There are also abundant sea fishing opportunities. Locally there are commercially run shoots and excellent stalking opportunities.
Amberwood is fantastically situated for sailing opportunities. Loch Long leads into the Firth of Clyde which gives access to excellent sailing environment of the West Coast. There is a sailing club at Cove further down Loch Long as well as local marinas and boatyards at Rosneath and Rhu.
Travel Directions
From the north side of the Erskine Bridge follow the A82 to Loch Lomond and the Highlands. Continue for 11 miles on the A82 then turn left onto the A817 signposted for Garelochhead. Continue until reaching a roundabout where you take the second exit. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto the A814. Travel for 0.5 miles towards Faslane. At the next round about take the first exit heading towards Shandon. Upon entering Shandon, proceed along the coastal road before turning left off the A814 sign posted Ardchapel onto the minor road behind the A814 to find Amberwood on the left hand side.
Local Authorities
Argyll & Bute Council
Tel: 01546-602127.
Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, mains gas central heating, part double glazing.
Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Amberwood is in Band G, and the amount of council tax payable or 2022/2023 is £2758.82
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone 0141 225 3880.
Possession
Vacant possession will be given on completion.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the selling agents Robb Residential, 150 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5NE. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the selling agents.
Photographs and particulars taken August 2022.
