Property description

Situated on an elevated position commanding breathtaking views around the River Clyde across to Gourock, Greenock and over the Holy Loch to Blairmore and beyond. This outstanding villa was built in 1878 as a betrothal home to Miss Teacher of Teacher's Scotch Whisky and Mr Bergus a shipping magnate and marine engineer. The villa is situated in the highly desirable area of Kirn

Bonnie Blink comprises of 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, lounge, dining room/formal lounge, kitchen with utility room, additional room and maid's room over. Double level Boat House and garage, large veranda and tower room. Wonderful gardens surround the property with functional water fountain to the front and large ornamental paddling pond and plumbed small timber chalet to rear. The property benefits from partial gas central heating and beautifully well maintained polished oak flooring.

Entrance Vestibule

The entrance to the villa is following a gravelled pathway leading to the large veranda. The veranda is stone wall with turret appearance and over decorative  wrought iron work flooring which has heated pipes for sitting out in the evening to admire views in the warmth. Two heavy storm doors lead into the vestibule  and glass panelled doorway to hallway.

Hallway  -  4.95m x 2.75m

Leads to Formal Lounge and lower floor bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen. Beautifully polished herringbone double oak flooring. Partial wood panelling. Sweeping stairway with decorative wrought iron balustrade and polished wood handrail leads to upper floor.two windows to front of house provide plenty natural light. Recessed cupboards for storage. Radiator.

Formal Lounge/Dining Room  -  4.30m x 6.45m

Magnificent large formal dining room with recently upgraded and polished oak flooring with different design inlayed decor in each room of the house. Bay windows with outlook to front  and breath-taking views to River Clyde. Large marble fireplace with tiled hearth and gas fireplace. Wall mounted radiator. Recessed decorative alcove. Ornate coving and centre rose. Wall lighting.

Bedroom 1 with En suite  -  4.05m x 4.40m

Vestibule to Bedroom  -  2.0m x 1.35m

Entered via small hallway with windows to front and shelved area/dressing table through 2 doors into the double bedroom. Wooden surround fireplace. Radiator.

En-suite  -  1.59m x 2.15m

Window to front.  Enamel ornate ships bath, traditional wash hand basin, W.C. and panelled large mirror.

Sitting Room  -  4.55m x 3.7m

Formerly children's nursery and sitting room/playroom. Situated to rear of house with window to side and back. Tiled fireplace. Partial traditional wood panelled walls. Wall lights. Leads into another bedroom.

Bedroom 2  -  2.65m x 3.85m

Window to side. Wash hand basin. Real wood flooring. Wall lights. Partial wood panelled walls.

Back hallway  

Radiator. Recessed cupboards offer plenty storage. Wall lights original ship's lights.

Bathroom 1  -  1.55m x 2.15m

Original enamel bath, wash hand basin and W.C. Diamond stained glass window. Recessed cupboard.

Bathroom 2  -  1.80m x 2.75m

Original enamel bath, wash hand basin and W.C.

Pantry  -  2.10m x 1.80m

Window to rear. Wood panelling to walls. Large traditional enamel sink. Fitted traditional wooden drawer units.

Kitchen  -  3.70m x 5.10m

5 steps lead down to kitchen. Outside/inside door leads to side of property and gardens. Recessed cupboard with glass panel door and stained glass panel over. Original working gas stove. Stone floor. Radiator. Stainless steel sink and drainer. Exposed beams. Heavy duty linoleum tiled flooring. Leads into utility/laundry room, Bath room and wooden stairway with hand rail leading to Maids room over kitchen. Storage cupboard beside stairway.

Laundry/Utility Room  -  3.80m x 3.10m

Accessed from kitchen. Windows to rear of property. Provides plenty storage cupboards, shelving and double traditional ceramic sinks.

Maid's Room/Bedroom 3  -  5.25m x 3.55m

Accessed from wooden stairway with hand rail via half glass panelled door.  Real wood floor. Double bedroom with small iron fireplace and recessed cupboard. Two windows to side and one facing rear of property.

Upper Floor Hallway -  4.66m x 4.30m

Winding traditional staircase with ornate wrought iron balustrade. Split landing with 3 steps. Polished double oak flooring with herringbone detail and carpet runner. Balcony. Hallway with 2 windows to front. Partial traditional wood panelling.

Upper Formal Lounge  -  6.80m x 4.30m

Beautiful polished inlaid double oak floors. Large bay window to front. Large marble fireplace and tiled hearth. Three pairs of traditional ship's wall lights. Polished walnut recessed display cabinet. Small bay window with cathedral arch feature to rear of room with seating shelf overlooking ornamental paddling pool. Ceiling rose. Cathedral arch doorway entrance. Hidden staircase leads to Tower Bedroom.

Tower Bedroom/Bedroom 4  -  4.35m x 4.60m

Entered from staircase with side window to provide natural light.  Double bedroom with wash hand basin. Gas fireplace. Shelved dado around room. Centre ceiling light. Access to Tower roof via closed staircase which provides breath-taking 360 degree views. 

Bedroom 5  -  2.80m x 4.28m

Large double bedroom. Fireplace. Two front facing windows. Wash hand basin. Fitted cupboards. Also  a storage walk-in cupboard which was previously a photographer's dark room with glass panelled door and shelved areas.

Bedroom 6  -  3.60m x 5.70m

Double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Polished oak floor. Two German ornate decorative window display panels providing cover over rear facing windows. Wall lights. Gas fireplace. Window to side of property. Wash hand basin with mirror over.

Bedroom 7  -  3.70m x 4.62m

Double bedroom with two windows to side of property. Cast iron fireplace. Wash hand basin. Shelving area. Real wood flooring.

Garden Grounds extend to approximately 1 acre,  detached garage/ boathouse , Pond which was designed for sailing model boats . There is also a old bothy in grounds which will require upgrading or replaced. The gardens are well laid out mainly to lawn and are easily managed 

Bonnie Blink is a commanding bespoked property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated. 

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Property Features :

• Gas central heating on ground floor
• Fantastic well managed gardens
• Own your own Little Castle
• Garden pond
• Polished oak flooring