Location

Thorndean is situated in the conservation town of Helensburgh on popular Colquhoun Street. Helensburgh has been regarded as one of the west of Scotland's most desirable towns for well over a century since wealthy Glasgow merchants first began to build houses here.   It offers excellent amenities including golf, specialist shopping and supermarkets.   There are several local primary and secondary schools and Lomond School provides private education for day pupils and boarders. Further private schooling is easily accessible in Glasgow which can be reached by rail with a journey time of around 45 minutes.    There are a number of respected golf courses in the area, including Loch Lomond Golf Course. Other golf courses include Helensburgh, Cardross and Carrick Golf Club and spa. There are several clubs and societies in Helensburgh offering a wide array of sports and outdoor pursuits.   The town is well placed for commuting to Glasgow with the A814, A82 and M8 allowing a journey time of less than an hour in normal driving conditions. Glasgow Airport is around 24 miles distant and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights.   Helensburgh is surrounded by some of the finest countryside in Scotland, with Loch Lomond, part of Scotland's first National Park, in close proximity.    Helensburgh is situated at the mouth of the Gareloch on the north side of the Firth of Clyde which has earned a worldwide reputation for its challenging sailing. The neighbouring village of Rhu offers a marina.

Description

Thorndean is a striking example of Victorian architecture, sympathetically modernised to an exceptional standard. Tucked behind mature trees and approached via a sweeping circular drive, this elegant, detached golden sandstone villa exudes timeless grandeur.

Stone steps lead up to a welcoming vestibule which opens into an impressive reception hallway, where a fine original staircase with wrought iron balustrades curves up to the upper floors. All the main ground floor reception rooms are off this central hallway which has a wonderful decorative tiled floor, intricate cornicing and a built-in storage cupboard. The stunning drawing room enjoys generous proportions, a bay window to the front and further window to the side, with superb natural light, high ceilings, cornicing, a feature fireplace and recently fitted herringbone parquet flooring. The formal dining room is another fabulous room with dual aspect windows overlooking the garden, fireplace and again, lovely herringbone flooring. There is a further sitting room to the side, with a cosy wood burning stove.

The bespoke kitchen is ideal for family cooking as well as entertaining, and features stylish two coloured cabinetry, a range cooker, window to the side and central island. Adjoining is a breakfast room for relaxed dining. Also off the kitchen is a bar area with sink and shelving giving access to the rear courtyard. Completing the ground floor is a utility room, WC, gym and cloakroom/boot room.

On the first floor there is a magnificent principal bedroom which enjoys a bay window aspect and also has a window to the side. There are a further three bedrooms on this level, all beautifully decorated, with two boasting en suite shower rooms. The family bathroom completes the first floor.

On the second floor there are four flexible rooms; at present these are used as two offices/studies, a sitting room and a bedroom; there is also a bathroom on this level.

Gardens & Grounds
The landscaped gardens extend to the front and side of the property, with a turning circle and parking for several cars, offering privacy, colour and structure across the seasons. Lawns and herbaceous borders are punctuated by a delightful courtyard, a dedicated kitchen garden with raised beds and a charming terrace designed for al fresco dining. There are excellent outbuildings, including a double garage, greenhouse, log store and gardener's store while the detached gardener's cottage (with gated access from Millig Street) is perfect as a home office, guest accommodation or letting opportunity (subject to consent).