Property description

• An immensely characterful mid-ninteen century detached lodge with wonderful estuary views. This locally admired home offers 3 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, ensuite shower room, 21' bespoke dining kitchen, utility room, bathroom. Gas c/h. Large garage.


'Torwood Lodge' is a home of immense character and charm.

This locally admired detached lodge, considered by Historic Scotland to be a home of architectural significance, was bulilt in the middle of the nineteenth century.

Developed and extended with considerable imagination and flair, the property dominates a prime corner position and commands spectacular views of the Clyde estuary.

Offering a wealth of distiguishing architectural features this beautifully appointed home will be of considerable interest to professionals and retirees alike.

Set within beautifully landscaped and well stocked gardens the property, providing excellent areas for entertaining, benefits fronm traditionally styled windows, bespoke, craftsman fitted kitchen, master bedroom with en-suite shower room, quality hard and soft wood finishes, French doors, multi-fuel burning stove, large detached garage with work shop area and loft area (pitched/slated roof) and tree-decking affording lovely views of the Clyde estuary.

The versatile accomodation comprises: reception hall, charming sitting room (with stove), beautifully appointed dining kitchen (with Rangemaster cooker) - with fixed steps leading to a floored loft area (potential for study space), garden room (with vaulted ceiling and French doors), two downstairs bedrooms (one with en-suite study), utility room and quality fitted bathroom. Upstairs leads to a delightful lounge (which takes full advantage of the estuary views) and master bedroom with lovely en-suite shower room.

Renowned for its considerable sense of community, the conservation village of Rhu is positioned one and a half miles to the west of Helensburgh and is set on the northern shore of the Gareloch. Village life is centred around the local parish church, marina and the reputable primary school. The village offers a popular hotel/inn, post office, village hall, park and is home to the Royal Northern and Clyde yacht club.

Helensburgh offers a wealth of amenities including: a regular train service to Dumbarton, Glasgow and Edinburgh, a recently opened Waitrose supermarket, health care services, banks, restaurants, bars, two metro stores, leisure centre, swimming pool and range of sports and recreational facilities.

EER Band D

Lounge	15'5\" x 13'2\" (4.7m x 4.01m).
Sitting Room	15'1\" x 12' (4.6m x 3.66m).
Kitchen Dining Room	21' x 12' (6.4m x 3.66m).
Garden / family room	14'8\" x 12' (4.47m x 3.66m).
Master Bedroom	16'4\" x 12'7\" (4.98m x 3.84m).
Ensuite shower room	7'8\" x 3'3\" (2.34m x 1m).
Bedroom 2	15'1\" x 12'8\" (4.6m x 3.86m).
Bedroom 3	10'9\" x 8'5\" (3.28m x 2.57m).
Ensuite study	12' x 6'7\" (3.66m x 2m).
Utility Room	5'6\" (1.68m) x 4' (1.22m) reducing to 3' (0.91m).
Bathroom	6'6\" x 6'5\" (1.98m x 1.96m).

From central Helensburgh proceed west along the A814 towards Garelochhead. On entering the village of Rhu turn right after the Ardencaple Hotel into Torwoodhill Road. Proceed to the top of the road - Torwood Lodge lies directly in front of you.