A handsome detached home set within private south facing landscaped gardens with waterscape views in the heart of Helensburgh.
Description
Cuilvona is protected by a category B listing and is one of the most imposing houses in Helensburgh, positioned arguably in the finest location within the cherished Upper West end conservation district. Directly to the west of the property is the world-famous Hill House, Charles Rennie Mackintosh's finest domestic building and architecturally one of the most important twentieth century buildings in Scotland. This conservation district is also home to some of Scotland's most architecturally renowned properties including The White House by Baillie Scott and Brantwoode by William Leiper.
The property gardens have been kept in beautiful order and have been carefully stocked to ensure privacy, as well as year-round interest and colour. Cuilvona was commissioned in 1907 by a Mrs Wright from Glasgow, completing in 1909, having been designed by architect Duncan McNaughtan. It is a classic and fine example of Scottish Arts & Crafts architecture and is set in one of Helensburgh's finest locations. Cuilvona is finished in white painted harling with smooth red sandstone ashlar dressings at window mullions and doors and the house features distinctive mock Tudor strapping to upper storeys. The property was further extended in the 1930s with the addition of a three-storey block between the pavilions to the rear of the property.
All of the town amenities, shops, schools, services and many excellent sports facilities are within a comfortable walking distance of the property and combine to make Cuilvona a sought-after proposition for those seeking a period family home in the centre of prime Helensburgh.
Ground Floor
Twin leaf outer storm doors to entrance vestibule, inner front door to welcoming entrance hallway, cloaks/boot room with WC and matching original Richmonds WC and wash hand basin. Grand reception hallway with feature fireplace at focal point, drawing room with bay window formation overlooking property front gardens, multi-fuel stove, twin leaf doors to gardens. Cocktail bar with windows overlooking rear gardens, formal sitting room with bay window formation to front gardens, multi-fuel stove. Under stair store cupboard, home office/study, newly fitted contemporary Jackton Moor kitchen with marble tops, informal breakfasting and dining area, multi-fuel stove, twin leaf doors to rear gardens. Utility room with windows to rear gardens, secondary overspill kitchen/utility with windows to front gardens, larder, WC, cloaks/boot room, door to rear gardens.
First Floor
Broad period staircase with stair runner and original brass rods, broad upper hallway, bedroom 1 with original fireplace, windows overlooking both front & side gardens with waterscape views, bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobes, window to front gardens and water views. Bedroom 3 (master), walk in dressing room, both of which overlook front gardens, newly fitted contemporary en suite bathroom with large jacuzzi bath, walk in shower enclosure and his and hers wash hand basins, Jack and Jill door back to hallway. Bedroom 4 with window overlooking rear gardens. Annex: Door from first floor hallway to possible annex. Contemporary newly fitted bathroom with free standing roll top bath with window to rear gardens, toiletries cupboard, general purpose store cupboard, contemporary newly fitted shower room including shower enclosure with customizable LED mood lighting, radio & Bluetooth sound system, windows to rear gardens, bedroom 5 & bedroom 6 with windows overlooking rear gardens.
Annex
Door from first floor hallway to possible annex. Contemporary newly fitted bathroom with free standing roll top bath with window to rear gardens, toiletries cupboard, general purpose store cupboard, contemporary newly fitted shower room with shower enclosure, fully plumed Bluetooth sound system, windows to rear gardens, bedroom 5 & bedroom 6 with windows overlooking rear gardens.
Second Floor
Via an original wooden staircase to second floor landing, bedroom 7 with window overlooking rear gardens, fitted wardrobe space. General purpose store cupboard, door providing access to loft space.
Outbuildings
Generous, 3/4 vehicle detached garage/workshop in matching architecture and under a slated roof, remotely operated roller shutter door, personal door access, lighting, power supply. Gardeners toilet attached to garage accessed externally. Detached white painted stone outhouse with felt roof currently set up as pizza shack with built in wood-fired stone pizza oven and marble preparation station. Further detached outhouses comprising 4 separate general-purpose stores, as well as integrated coal & wood stores.
Gardens
Via twin leaf timber private gates located off Kennedy Drive to a private tarmac driveway with courtesy bollard lighting to good vehicular hard standing, parking and turning apron. The tarmac driveway is flanked either side by a variety of colourful flower beds and bushes, with mature specimen trees offering privacy and screening. An area of lawn located at the front gardens which is broadly bounded by hedging and with pretty planted colourful flower beds. A stone staircase leads to the foot of the property which is laid mainly to red whin chip stone with a pathway in grey slate paving stone. The rear gardens can be accessed either side of the property and to the western side via a personal timber gate. The rear gardens have been carefully maintained and are beautiful presented as well as being fully child/pet friendly as they are fully enclosed. There is a level lawn area which occupies the extent of the rear gardens and is bounded by an exposed brick wall at its extreme boundary. A pathway offers access to a raised terrace area suitable for outdoor furniture and offers alfresco sitting and dining space, an area perfect for family/guest entertaining and enjoying evening sundowners.
Services
Mains water supply, mains drainage, mains gas, gas central heating. The garden and driveway areas benefit from dusk-to-dawn LED lighting for added security, as well as both alarm & CCTV systems.
Council Tax
Cuilvona is in Band G and the amount of council tax payable for 2023/2024 is £3733.92
Situation
Cuilvona occupies a prime elevated position within the mature and well established residential, conservation, Upper West End district of Helensburgh. Directly to the West of Cuilvona is the world famous Hill House, Charles Rennie Mackintoshs finest domestic building and architecturally one of the most important twentieth century buildings in Scotland. The Upper West End district is also home to some of Scotlands most architecturally renowned properties including the White House by Baillie Scott, Brantewood and Lynton by William Leiper.
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 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, including a Waitrose store together with numerous civic and leisure facilities.
The property is well situated for golfers, with easy access to Helensburgh Golf Club (350 yards away), Cardross Golf Club, the world famous Loch Lomond Golf Club and the Carrick Golf Club and spa. 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 drive and for water sports enthusiasts the Firth of Clyde provides some of Scotlands most testing and scenic coastal sailing waters. The neighbouring village of Rhu offers marina and chandlery services.
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 21 miles distant and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights.
Viewing
Strictly by appointment with Robb Residential, telephone 0141 225 3880.
