Letrualt, Shandon, Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, G84

Exceptional modernised Victorian villa on the Gare Loch.

Description

Letrualt is a distinguished Category B Listed Victorian villa dating from around 1855 and extended in 1864 to include a northern conservatory wing and an L-plan kitchen wing, this outstanding property is approached via a sweeping driveway through mature grounds, and enjoys a wonderfully private and impressive setting. As the driveway curves towards the house, the handsome façade is gradually revealed, creating a memorable sense of arrival befitting one of the area's notable Victorian villas. Stone steps rise to the principal entrance, leading into a welcoming vestibule and an impressive reception hall that immediately conveys the scale, elegance and architecture of the house. Rich in period character and original detailing, the hall provides a superb introduction to the accommodation beyond.

While grand in scale and proportion, Letrualt has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, offering an exceptional balance of formal and informal living spaces, perfectly suited to modern life while providing outstanding accommodation for entertaining. The elegant drawing room is a magnificent reception space, centred around a striking bay window framing delightful views across the grounds. Beautiful proportions, period detailing and an abundance of natural light combine to create a room of considerable character and charm. Adjacent is the formal dining room, an equally impressive setting for entertaining, enhanced by an exquisite decorative ceiling and fine architectural features. A particular highlight of the property is the impressive conservatory, a beautifully designed garden room that complements the architecture of the main house. Featuring a striking vaulted glazed roof with decorative detailing and extensive glazing throughout, the space is flooded with natural light and enjoys superb views across the gardens towards the Firth of Clyde and the hills beyond. Equally suited to dining, entertaining or relaxation, it provides a wonderful connection between the house and its stunning setting.

On the opposite side of the hall, a substantial family room enjoys excellent natural light from large sash and case windows and French doors opening directly onto the gardens. Generously proportioned and particularly welcoming, it provides an ideal space for everyday family living. A further reception room, currently utilised as a billiards room, offers excellent versatility and could serve equally well as a library, home office, studio or additional sitting room. The stylish kitchen with its large island, range cooker and plenty of cabinetry is positioned to the rear of the house alongside a comfortable family sitting room, creating a practical and sociable heart to the home. A pantry, wine store, cloakroom facilities, and extensive ancillary accommodation support everyday living, while a substantial service wing incorporates a home office, laundry room, stores, boiler room and workshop together with direct access to the adjoining garage.

A splendid staircase rises gracefully from the reception hall and represents one of the home's most impressive architectural features. Beautifully crafted stone staircase with original oak balustrading and substantial newel posts lead to an elegant galleried landing above, while a glazed roof lantern floods the stair hall with natural light, creating a remarkable sense of space and grandeur. The first-floor landing provides a striking focal point and a wonderful vantage point overlooking the hall below. The principal bedroom suite is particularly impressive, offering generous proportions, attractive views across the grounds, extensive fitted storage and a well-appointed en suite bathroom, creating a luxurious and peaceful retreat.

The remaining bedrooms are equally reflective of the home's scale and character, with many enjoying attractive garden views and excellent natural light. A flexible arrangement of bedrooms including a yoga/fitness studio with Nordic sauna and ancillary accommodation allows scope for dressing rooms, home offices or additional family living space, while a number of bath and shower rooms ensure the upper floor is ideally suited to the requirements of modern family life.

Location

Shandon and neighbouring Rhu are charming conservation villages on the east side of the Gare Loch where many lovely homes and gardens are found along a belt of low shore. Its friendly community is centred around the church, primary school and yachting life, as Rhu is the home of the famous Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club and Rhu Marina houses many fine craft. There is testing sailing on offer on the Firth of Clyde with quick access to the waters of the west coast of Scotland, acclaimed as some of the finest racing and cruising grounds in the world. The neighbouring town of Helensburgh (4 miles) 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, bowling, specialist shopping, supermarkets, and local secondary schooling. Lomond School provides private schooling 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 50 minutes. The plots have good access to Glasgow with the A814, A82 and M8 allowing a daily commute by car of under an hour in normal driving conditions. Glasgow Airport is within 28miles and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights.

Square Footage: 7,267 sq ft


Acreage: 3.5 Acres

Additional Info

Grounds and gardens
The beautifully landscaped grounds form an integral part of the property's appeal. A cobbled driveway provides generous parking and access to the garages and ancillary accommodation, while mature planting creates a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion. To the rear, a charming courtyard garden is framed by attractive stone walls and traditional outbuildings, creating a sheltered and highly picturesque setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Stone retaining walls and pathways lead to a series of terraced gardens planted with mature shrubs, ornamental trees and seasonal planting, providing colour, texture and interest throughout the year.

The gardens extend beyond the formal areas immediately surrounding the house and offer a delightful mix of mature planting, lawns and secluded seating areas. Carefully established over many years, they provide a fitting setting for the house and enhance the sense of tranquillity and privacy that defines the property. The property further benefits from a substantial attached garage together with useful outbuildings including stables, two further garages, workshop/storage and woodstore providing excellent storage and flexibility for a variety of uses.

Plots - The subjects extend to circa 3.5 acres and will be sold for use as garden and amenity ground in connection with Letrualt and in the event of planning permission being granted for development, an uplift payment will be made to the Seller. The potential uplift payment will be secured by a Standard Security and a Minute of Agreement.

PLEASE NOTE
The subjects extend to circa 3.5 acres and will be sold for use as garden and amenity ground in connection with Letrault and in the event of planning permission being granted for development, an uplift payment will be made to the Seller. The potential uplift payment will be secured by a Standard Security and a Minute of Agreement.