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"? A handsome, classically styled detached villa in prestigious setting.
? Secluded, child-friendly gardens.
? Numerous, craftsman 'period' features.
? 3 traditionally proportioned reception rooms.
? 5 bedrooms.
? Large kitchen on partial open plan to breakfast room.
? Utility room, family bathroom and additional shower room.
? 4 integrated stores - potential for conversion.
? Detached garage and summer house.
? EER - E


No. 63 John Street is quietly positioned within this short, tree - lined avenue and forms part of the prestigious lower - west area of Helensburgh.

This imposing, classically styled and traditionally built detached residence is set within secluded, child-friendly level gardens and retains a wealth of distinguishing architectural features, synonymous with properties of this era.

Located adjacent to other high calibre detached family homes, the property is ideally located for access to the co-educational Lomond school and is within the catchment of Hermitage Primary School and Hermitage Academy.

Approached by a sweeping chipped driveway, the property provides commodious family accommodation over two levels and offers the prospect of developing the rear utility/maids area into additional public space.

The entrance vestibule leads to a broad welcoming reception hall with built-in cloaks cupboard, a bright and impressively proportioned lounge with bay window, a substantial dining room - both with original fireplaces, a south facing family room with 'Claygate' fireplace, a large breakfasting kitchen on open plan to a servery/breakfasting area, a utility room with 3 deep walk-in cupboards and a shower room with 3 piece suite. The broad staircase leads to a large upper landing, a bay windowed master bedroom, a further 3 double bedrooms, a single bedroom and family bathroom. The generous attic space provides exceptional storage.

The property benefits from two external (and integral) store rooms, gas fired central heating and offers a detached summerhouse and single garage.

Surrounded by some of Scotland's most spectacular and picturesque scenery, Helensburgh was once the retreat of wealthy city merchants who commissioned and built various grand homes which were the envy of many within the pre and post industrial era. Set on the northern shore of the river Clyde, the town is synonymous with an excellent quality of life. The town provides two railway stations and is within 45 minutes (by train) of Glasgow city centre.

Loch Lomond and the Lomond and Trossachs National Park are to be found less than 6 miles from the town, which is internationally renowned as an area of outstanding natural beauty and is home to the championship standard Loch Lomond and Carrick golf courses, the De Vere Cameron House hotel and the surrounding Southern Uplands offers some of Scotland's most challenging hill walks.

Out-door enthusiast are spoilt with the wealth of facilities on offer within the Clyde estuary which include: the Royal Northern and Clyde sailing club and Rhu marina (both within 2 miles of the property), country estates, nature trails, Helensburgh sailing, golf, tennis, squash, cricket and bowling clubs.

EER Band - E

Lounge20'2" (6.15m) into bay window x 14'9" (4.5m).

Dining room16'4" x 13'9" (4.98m x 4.2m).

Sitting/family room14'9" x 12'10" (4.5m x 3.91m).

Breakfasting kitchen14' x 12'8" (4.27m x 3.86m).

Servery/breakfast room13' x 6'5" (3.96m x 1.96m).

Master bedroom18'2" (5.54m) into bay x 15'5" (4.7m).

Bedroom 216'11" (5.16m) x 15'2" (4.62m) reducing to 13'2" (4.01m).

Bedroom 315'3" (4.65m) reducing to 11'7" (3.53m) x 15'2" (4.62m).

Bedroom 414'2" x 13'2" (4.32m x 4.01m).

Bedroom 515'2" x 8' (4.62m x 2.44m).

Bathroom9'8" x 6'2" (2.95m x 1.88m).

Shower room9' x 5'2" (2.74m x 1.57m).

Utility room12'7" (3.84m) reducing to 10'7" (3.23m) x 6'10" (2.08m).



From central Helensburgh proceed north along Sinclair Street (A818). Passing Hermitage Park on the right turn second left into Queen Street. Turn third left into John Street. No. 63 on the right hand side."