Property description
Occupying an enviable location on Marine Parade within the desirable village of Hunters Quay is Albany Lodge. An imposing 7 Bedroom with 4 Public Rooms Victorian Villa, commanding panoramic sea views across the ever changing waters of the Firth of Clyde and to the hills beyond. This charismatic, solid built residence offers generously proportioned accommodation over 3 floors and presents an option to convert to 2 separate dwellings or covert with appropriate planning consents to a bed and breakfast. This substantial property retains many striking period features and offers spacious and versatile accommodation on a stunning, shore front location including a wonderfully private roof top terrace from which to enjoy far reaching views of the surrounding countryside.
Conveniently located in close proximity to Western Ferries Terminal, Albany Lodge comprises on the ground floor of; a lounge, sitting room, bedroom, bathroom, dining room currently occupied as a pool room, kitchen and utility. Rising to the mid floor landing where 4 further bedrooms (2 En-suite), are located, a bathroom, a 2nd kitchen and the 4th public room currently utilised as a dining room. With access to the generously proportioned rear ground being offered from the mid level landing. Further steps extend to the upper level where 2 double bedrooms are positioned, a study area/sitting room and access to the roof terrace.
Hunters Quay is a desirable village of impressive properties set along the shoreline of the Firth of Clyde. It is close to the bustling town of Dunoon, which has a variety of shops and restaurants, a theatre, cinema, swimming pools and a hospital. The Holy Loch Marina is nearby and the area has 3 golf courses, sailing clubs, tennis courts, many outdoor bowling clubs as well as one indoor bowling club.
This property is only minutes from Western Ferries Terminal and 2 miles to the Argyll Ferry both of which have direct transport links to Glasgow and you can be in the centre of Glasgow in just over an hour from leaving home.
Access
A sweeping driveway ascends to the proudly positioned Villa. Secure storm doors open into an entrance porch way and to a secondary glass panelled door to the property.
Hallway
This inviting Hallway gives way to the Lounge, Sitting Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room (Pool Room) through to Kitchen and Utility Area. French Doors open to carpeted stairs that rise to the upper levels and also offers external access to the side of the property. Heating is by gas fuelled radiators. Ornate coving detail. Central ceiling lights.
Lounge 9.91m x 3.80m
Stunning forward facing Lounge space commanding breathtaking views of the Clyde Estuary to The Holy Loch , Strone, Kilcreggan, Gourock and beyond via the imposing bay window formation. A side facing window aspect attracts an excellent degree of natural sunlight. A striking fireplace presents a stunning feature within this bright Lounge area. Further heating is supplemented by a gas fuelled radiators. Two central ceiling roses complete this sociable room beautifully.
Sitting Room 5.87m x 3.73m
Offering a versatile 2nd Public Room this well appointed space commands stunning sea views via the bay window aspect and could effortlessly be utilised as a Dining Room or TV Room to suit lifestyle requirements. A multi fuel burner offers an economical heating system with further heating supplemented by a gas fuelled radiator. Built in high level cupboards offers useful storage. Two central ceiling lights complete with coving.
Bedroom 3.80m x 3.70m
Good sized Bedroom offering a side facing outlook. Fitted mirrored wardrobes present excellent storage facility. Heating by gas fuelled radiator. Central ceiling light.
Bathroom 2.88m x 1.92m
Conveniently located on the ground floor with a newly fitted bathroom suite this partially tiled bathroom comprises of a bath, pedestal sink and w.c.
Dining Room (Pool Room) 3.84m x 3.66m
Currently occupied as a Pool Room this adaptable living space would make a well appointed Dining Room and offers access from the Hall through to Kitchen. A side facing window aspect permits an abundance of natural sunlight. Heating is by gas fuelled radiator. Central ceiling rose complete with coving.
Kitchen 4.67m x 3.40m
Fitted with a good range of floor and wall mounted cupboards with contrasting work top surfaces and co-ordinating tiled splash back. Space available for a variety of white good appliances. Sink unit with drainer and mixer tap. Heating is by gas fuelled radiator. New installed combi boiler, fuelling the lower level of the property is neatly housed within cupboard. Modern down lights. Access to an internal Hallway extending to Utility Area and offering access to the rear ground.
Utility 3.78m x 1.60m
Practical Utility Space plumbed and with space for a variety of white good appliances. Built in shelving offers excellent storage facility. An opaque window to side. A 2 year old 2nd Combi boiler that fuels the upper level is located within the Utility.
Upper Level
A sweeping staircase with balustrade offers a central feature within the charismatic residence, extending to an external door permitting access to the rear ground and to the mid level landing where a Bathroom, 4 Bedrooms (2 En-suite), Kitchen and Dining Room are located.
Bathroom 3.58m x 2.89m
Spacious Bathroom comprising of a Bath, separate enclosed electric shower cubicle, pedestal sink and w.c. A built in cupboard offers useful storage. An opaque window to side. Heating is by gas fuelled radiator.
Bedroom 3.30m x 3.59m
Well proportioned double bedroom offering plentiful space to accommodate a good range of bedroom furniture. Heating by gas fuelled radiator. Window to side.
Kitchen 4.51 m x 3.34m
Fitted with a generous range of floor and wall mounted cupboards with contrasting work top surfaces and co-ordinating tiled splash back. Space and plumbing available for a variety of white good appliances. 1 and ½ bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap thoughtfully positioned at the side facing window that offers picturesque sea views. A built in cupboard offers practical storage.
Dining Room 3.62m x 5.20m
Wonderfully appointed public room currently occupied as a dining room, however,could effortlessly be utilised as a TV Lounge or Games Room to suit requirements. Commanding stunning sea views via the forward and side facing window aspects. A decorative fire place offers a pleasant focal. Complete with central ceiling rose and coving.
Bedroom 5.28m x 3.72m
Spacious double bedroom offering panoramic sea views via the large forward facing window aspect. Plentiful space is available to accommodate a good range of bedroom furniture. Heating by gas fuelled radiator. Central ceiling light complete with coving.
En-Suite 1.90m x 156m
Comprising of a enclosed mains operated shower and pedestal sink.
Bedroom 4.20m x 2.11m
Bright Bedroom occupying a forward facing disposition from which to enjoy the ever changing waters of the River Clyde. Heating by gas fuelled radiator. Central ceiling light complete with coving.
Bedroom 4.53m x 4.30m
Well proportioned double bedroom with window aspect to side presenting fantastic sea views. A built in cupboards offers useful storage. Heating by gas fuelled radiator. Central ceiling light complete with coving.
En-Suite 1.72m x 1.50m
En-Suite facility comprising of an enclosed mains operated shower of a walk-in shower unit with corner sink and w.c.
Upper Level
Carpeted stairs rise to the Upper Level where 2 further bedrooms and a Study/Sitting Area are located.
Study/Sitting Area 3.74m x 2.94m
A large high level decorative window aspect creates a wonderful degree of natural sun light and offers a stunning feature within this versatile living space that is currently occupied as a study/sitting room. This adaptable area offers access to the 2 double bedrooms on the upper landing. Heating is by gas fuelled radiator
Bedroom 3.81m x 2.76m
Well proportioned double bedroom on the upper level accessed from the Sitting area. Heating by gas fuelled radiator. A built in cupboard offers spacious storage.
Bedroom 3.80m x 2.74m
Well appointed double bedroom commanding views of the Clyde Coastline via the side facing window aspect and views over the rear garden via the velux window. Heating by gas fuelled radiator. Central ceiling light. Built in eaves offers excellent storage.
Roof Terrace
Ladders extend to the strategically positioned roof terrace presented to maximise viewing potential and offering a wonderfully private location to enjoy the maritime movement of the Clyde.
Garden Ground
The ground to the front of Albany Lodge offers a substantial mono-blocked area providing ample off road parking for multi vehicles. A laid to lawn section is enclosed by a mid level wall and encompasses a fine selection of mature shrubs and bushes. Proudly positioned benches present the perfect local to observe the stunning sea views on offer from this imposing Villa.
The generously proportioned rear ground has been thoughtfully terraced for ease of maintenance and benefits from a perfectly positioned decking area offering an ideal location to dine alfresco. The rear ground comprises of a beautiful orchard and a wonderful arrangement of mature plants, trees shrubs and bushes. The grounds are complete with a spacious workshop and garden shed.
Property Features :
- Magnificent Victorian 7 Bedroom a 4 Public Rooms
- Wonderful Shore Front location offering panoramic sea views
- Gas central heating
- Generously proportioned ground with decking complete with workshop a garden sheds
- EPC Rating E