Property description

• A stylish 'period' villa privately situated within extensive grounds overlooking the Gareloch. 3 reception rooms, study/home office, 5 bedrooms (one ensuite) quality kitchen, utility, bathroom, cloaks / wc, shower room, gardeners wc. Garage
• EER BAND F.


Fernbank enjoys an idyllic setting on the western shore of the Gareloch and is privately positioned within extensive tree-lined garden grounds.

This immensely characterful period family home has been transformed by an extensive renovation programme, carefully retaining many of the defining original architectural features including ornate ceiling cornice plasterwork, pitched pine access doors, deep architraves and skirtings.

Perfectly suited to the demands of modern family life, this beautifully appointed home affords lovely views over the Gareloch and forms part of the small hamlet of Rahane which is located on the eastern side of the Rosneath peninsula.

Considerable care and expense has been committed to the modernisation of this classically styled family home which features traditionally styled upvc double glazed windows, lovely fireplaces with multi-fuel burning stoves, 'herringbone' flooring, quality fitted kitchen with granite worktop surfaces and Aga stove, ensuite bathroom, extensively re-slated roof, hardwood finishes, patio doors, 'Juliet' balcony, oil fired central heating system and stone built garage.

The adaptable accommodation comprises: entrance porch, reception hall, elegant lounge with lovely fireplace, dining/sitting room, sun lounge / garden room (currently used as dining room) with patio doors leading to beautifully constructed slate patio, study/home office, characterful kitchen with walk-in pantry cupboard and Aga stove, large utility room leading to a small downstairs shower room and gardener's wc and a stylish cloakroom/wc completes the ground floor. The first floor offers traditionally styled and proportioned bedrooms. The master bedroom offers an ensuite bathroom with shower enclosure, a guest bedroom with 'Juliet' balcony, a further three double bedrooms and a modern family bathroom with mixer shower.

The extensive grounds take full advantage of the views over the Gareloch and provide a wonderful environment for a children and for entertaining through the course of the summer months.

'Fernbank' is located 1.7 miles from the village of Garelochhead which offers a reputable primary school, health centre, railway station (with services to Glasgow and sleeper to London), post office, general store, shops, local inn, parish church, community centre, outdoor centre, filling station, garage, park and bowling club.

The Gareloch provides excellent sailing opportunities and both Rhu Marina and The Royal Northern and Clyde Sailing Club are some 7 miles from the property. There are two boatyards located within the neighbouring village of Rosneath. EER Band F



From Helensburgh proceed west along the A814 to Garelochhead. Following signs for Kilcreggan proceed for approximately 1.7 miles and enter the hamlet of Rahane. 'Fernbank' is located on the right hand side.