Linnet House is a magnificent detached Victorian residence dating back to 1856 and located in the prestigious upper west side of Helensburgh.
One of few homes of its era to not be converted into separate apartments, this substantial family home extends to around 4300 square feet in total and features a substantial annex to the rear of the main house, along with an extended conservatory/garden room to the side. The property sits in extensive, beautifully presented and extremely private formal gardens, with the large front gardens being south facing and enjoying all day long sunshine. There is a further sheltered and enclosed rear garden area. To the side of the house there is a substantial double garage that stands alone and features power and light along with a workshop/utility area to the rear.
Displaying exceptional period features throughout, the property is a magnificent residence for the larger family, offering a versatile layout, exceptional size, stunning views and a finish that is exemplary. The current owners have substantially upgraded, modernised and improved the house over their years in the property to include refitted Porcelanosa bathrooms and shower rooms, redecoration and general improvements throughout.
On entering the grounds from Queen Street, a sweeping driveway leads up to the property with extensive gravelled parking areas to the front and side of the house leading to the garage. The large expanse of lawn to the front features mature trees with screening and privacy provided by hedging, bushes and shrubs on the periphery. The large raised timber decked terrace can be accessed from the front gardens or the garden room and this is a fantastic place for entertaining, enjoying all day long sunshine and the magnificent views. The garden to the rear is completely sheltered, and again lawned for ease of maintenance and enjoys afternoon and evening sunshine.
On entering the property, a covered outer portico leads through to an entrance vestibule which in turn opens in to the impressive formal hallway. It features a grand staircase to the upper landing with wrought iron railings and handrail. To the front of the house and currently used as a family room, is a magnificent bay windowed public room with feature fireplace and open fire and with intact ceiling cornicing and centre rose. On the other side of the hall is an additional bay windowed drawing room. To the rear of the main family room is a very useful and spacious downstairs study which has built-in cupboard space and from here an internal doors leads through to a vestibule at the side of the house with a door out to the gardens and a secondary staircase ascending to the upper floor, with a bedroom on the half landing. This bedroom has a window to the side of the house.
Moving back to the main reception hall, to the rear of the hall is a spectacular open plan kitchen with dining/breakfast room area featuring leaded glass windows to the side of the house and with the kitchen fitted with extensive wall mounted and counter level units and a range of appliances. Once again, from the reception hall a door opens into a downstairs bathroom with bath, vanity wash hand basin and wc. At the far end of the reception hall, there is access into the rear annex of the property which has been thoughtfully laid out with an additional two bedrooms in this space. These bedrooms are served by a beautifully refitted and luxurious bathroom (with separate shower enclosure) and two refitted shower rooms, all by Porcelanosa.
Moving back to the main reception hall, a door to the side of the hall leads through to what was the original drawing room of the property which is currently used as a grand dining room. It is a stunning formal room and a spacious part of the house with intricately decorated ceiling, a bay window to the front and with access from here through to the garden room/conservatory. This is a large space that features a beamed timber ceiling, woodburner and with access out to the decked terrace. To the rear of this room is a large and very useful utility room which has a built-in cupboard area at the far end and allows access out to the rear garden.
Moving to the upstairs accommodation, a staircase from the reception hall leads through to a large landing, which in turn accesses each of the main bedrooms on this floor. The master bedroom is a sizeable double room with a bay window and it enjoys its own luxuriously appointed and refitted ensuite shower room, which has a shower enclosure, wc and wash hand basin. There are three further double bedrooms on this floor, one of which is a bay windowed room to the front and the two remaining bedrooms being to the rear (one with ensuite shower room). The family shower room is beautifully refitted and stylish in design with a large shower enclosure, wc and wash hand basin. As mentioned previously, there is a further bedroom on a half landing that can be reached from this floor or from the study on the ground floor level.
Located in the prestigious, much sought after and highly admired upper west side of town, Linnet House enjoys a peaceful setting, with very little traffic passing the front of the property. It is within easy reach of the centre of Helensburgh where a wide selection of amenities can be found. These include a great range of shops and supermarkets, along with a number of bars, restaurants, cafes and delicatessens. There are banks and post office in the town and the recently upgraded and picturesque town square forms a focal point of Helensburgh. Just beyond the square is the beautiful promenade with fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde and adjacent to this is the new Helensburgh leisure complex, with swimming pool and gym facilities. Helensburgh has a number of train stations that provide services to both Glasgow and Edinburgh and even a sleeper service to London, as well as up the west coast of Scotland on the West Highland Line. Good schooling can be found in the town, both at primary and secondary level and Lomond School is literally just a few yards walk away providing private education, along with boarding. Helensburgh offers great recreational facilities with a number of parks and open spaces in and around the town and there are a number of sports clubs and fantastic sailing on the Firth of Clyde and the nearby Gare Loch. Surrounding Helensburgh, some of Scotland’s most majestic scenery can be found and only a short drive away are the iconic shores of Loch Lomond with fantastic leisure and accommodation facilities. Helensburgh also has a golf club along with bowling and tennis clubs. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance as is the international airport and from Helensburgh a train can take you in to Glasgow in around forty five minutes. EPC Band - E.
