Cragowlet West is a handsome ‘B’ listed building (being of architectural note and of historic interest) and is believed to be attributed to the famous Alexander Greek Thomson. The property itself is formed over the lower floor of the building and is a spacious and characterful apartment that commands beautiful views across Loch Long.
The property enjoys its own private front and rear garden areas, with the front garden entered by a wrought iron gate with lawns on either side of a gravelled path that leads up to the main entrance. The main entrance features a canopied porch with a door leading in to the entrance vestibule. A communal pathway leads down the side of the property and gives access to the gardens at the rear. They feature a large decked terrace with bedded areas all round and with a slabbed patio adjacent to the back door of the property. The gardens feature steps beyond the terrace leading up to mature trees, bushes, plants and shrubs.
The interior of the property is well laid out and all on the level. The entrance vestibule opens in to a welcoming reception hall. From here there is a door leading through to an impressive bow windowed lounge that features ceiling cornicing and enjoys fantastic views across the water. At its focal point, there is a timber fire surround with a wood burning stove. A door from the lounge leads through to a sizeable dining kitchen at the rear of the property which comes with wall mounted and counter level units, a built in pantry cupboard, range cooker and with a door leading through to a separate laundry/utility room which then has a door leading out to the back gardens. There is also a door in to the dining kitchen from the main reception hall. The master bedroom is to the front of the property, taking in water views and it has a built-in cupboard. There are two further double bedrooms to the rear of the property, as well as the bathroom which is spacious and has a bath (electric shower over), wc and wash hand basin. The property is warmed by LPG fired central heating.
The village of Cove is a delightful place to live and being located on the western shore of the Rosneath peninsula, it enjoys magnificent scenery all within a few minutes’ drive. The village offers a good selection of amenities as does the neighbouring village of Kilcreggan which is just a short distance away and has shops, a cafe, pub and a highlight regarded primary school. There is a pedestrian ferry from Kilcreggan across to Gourock and there is a regular train service from Gourock to Glasgow. Being in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the location is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors, with great sailing available on the Firth of Clyde and Loch Long, along with lovely country walks, hill climbs and an abundance of wildlife. Cove is well placed for access to the royal navy base at Faslane and the base at Coulport, both of which are major employers in the area. The larger town of Helensburgh is accessible in around twenty five minutes and provides a greater selection of amenities that include shops and supermarkets, bars, restaurants and a cafes, as well as primary and secondary schools and train stations with services to Glasgow, Edinburgh and London. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance from Cove as is the international airport via the A82, Erskine Bridge and M8 motorway. EPC Band - F.