Property description

Located within a most upmarket residential and conservation location and surrounded by traditional and modern homes of similar substance The Carmelite Monastery sits within grounds extending to approximately 2.2 acres enjoying spectacular views over the Clyde Estuary, Dumbarton Rock and the Cowal Peninsula.

The property is B listed and dates back to around 1890 and was constructed in an 'Art and Crafts' tradition and retains many of the original features including crow stepped gables, wood panelled corridors and stained glass features. The property provides accommodation over three levels blending the original home with attached modern dwelling and reception rooms, which is suitable for a range of residential type use and subject to local planning consent, offers residential development opportunities.

The gardens have manicured lawns, mature plants, trees, shrubbery and perennials. A walled garden which sits to the side of the home with magnificent entranceway and a sweeping driveway provides off street parking for numerous vehicles.

Dumbarton provides excellent amenities with local shops and High street shopping at the nearby St James retail park with regular rail and bus services to Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow International Airport is approximately a 20-30 minutes drive via the A82 which also provides road access to Glasgow, The Trossachs and Loch Lomond National Park, an area of outstanding beauty incorporating the world renowned and most prestigious Loch Lomond Golf Club.

Helenslee Road is a conservation area and the property is B listed and polices BE1 and BE2 apply which should be taken into consideration with any future development.