Property description

• 'Riverstone' commands a prime position within one of Helensburgh' s cherished and most prestigious addresses. EER BAND E


'Riverstone' commands a prime position within one of Helensburgh' s cherished and most prestigious addresses.

This imposing and immediately appealing residence epitomises period architecture and contemporarily living at its very best.

Appointed to its present level with considerable flair and imagination, 'Riverstone' is within comfortable walking distance of Helensburgh's regenerated town centre and less than 400 yards from the Lomond co-educational school which enjoys an excellent academic record.

Distinguished by its highly practical and adaptable accommodation, the property features a self contained 2 bedroom granny / lettable wing (which has an independent gated access from Queen Street) with a substantial sitting room/kitchen and bathroom.

The house, retaining many of its defining architectural features, is located within a select 'pocket' of differently styled, high calibre, family homes and is within the catchment of Hermitage Primary School and Hermitage Academy.

The accommodation comprises: entrance vestibule, broad, welcoming reception hall, elegant, bay windowed lounge, 20' bay windowed sitting room, formal dining room, garden/family room with two sets of French doors, 'shaker' styled, integrated breakfasting kitchen with 4 oven AGA, servery, utility room, and cloakroom/wc completes the ground floor. The first floor offers four double bedrooms (master and guest with en-suite facilities) and generous, classically styled family bathroom with roll topped bath and double shower enclosure. The second floor provides four additional apartments which can be used as over-spill accommodation and boxroom. The granny/lettable wing (over two levels) comprises lower hall, sitting room /kitchen, two double bedrooms and bathroom.

The specification includes: an integrated double garage, gas fired central heating, double glazed windows and French doors, down - lighting, ceiling cornice work, quality fireplaces, bespoke kitchen, two garden stores, natural hard and soft woods and gas fires.

Surrounded by some of Scotland's most spectacular and picturesque scenery, Helensburgh was once the retreat of wealthy city merchants who commissioned and built various grand homes which were the envy of many within the pre and post industrial era. Set on the northern shore of the river Clyde, the town is synonymous with its working pier which is one of the few remaining within the Clyde estuary.

Loch Lomond and the Lomond and Trossachs National Park are to be found less than 6 miles from the town, which is internationally renowned as an area of outstanding natural beauty and is home to the championship standard Loch Lomond and Carrick golf courses, the De Vere Cameron House hotel and the surrounding Southern Uplands offers some of Scotland's most challenging hill walks.

Out-door enthusiast are spoilt with the wealth of facilities on offer within the Clyde estuary which include: the Royal Northern and Clyde sailing club and Rhu marina (both within 2 miles of the property), country estates, nature trails, Helensburgh sailing, golf, tennis, squash, cricket and bowling clubs. EER Band - E



From central Helensburgh proceed north along Sinclair Street (A818). Passing Hermitage Park on the right turn second left into Queen Street. Turn third left into John Street. 'Riverstone' (No. 67) lies immediately on the right hand side.