Slater Hogg & Howison

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Offers over £520,000

• Bedrooms: 3
• Receptions: 2
• Bathrooms: 4

Quite possibly one of the finest detached Victorian residencies within the district of Inverclyde and Greenock West End's Conservation area. This property is believed, to have been originally built for the Walker Family renowned in the sugar industry as a family home on the outskirts of Greenock. This magnificent property was converted Circa 1950's into the lower and upper conversion that exists today. This opulent home has retained a plethora of stunning original features which flow through the house to offer traditional living at its best. Many features have been lovely and sympathetically restored by the current owners to provide luxury modern living.

This magnificent main door lower conversion of a imposing detached sandstone villa and in addition offers extensive servants quarters that have been fully modernised and upgraded into a self contained apartment formed over two levels. This superb home is in close proximity to sailing at Royal Gourock Yacht Club, rowing at Royal West of Scotland amateur boat club at the Esplanade and rugby at Greenock's Wanderers

This exceptional family home is in the catchments area for Greenock Academy and for those seeking independent schooling can find it Kilmacolm and Glasgow. Glasgow is easily accessed by a regular train service from Greenock and nearby Gourock or by the excellent road networks. Ferry boats across the Clyde from both Gourock and Wemyss Bay and Glasgow Airport is within easy commuting distance. Greenock is well situated to satisfy the needs of the family and busy commuter alike. The property is accessed via a sweeping gravel driveway which accommodated several vehicles. A further unique feature of the property is that there is further driveway and pedestrian access from the lane at the rear of the property which could be utilised by the residents in the self contained apartment.

The accommodation on offer is entered via large portico stone pillars following into an imposing grand hall due to its substantial nature is currently being utilised as an additional formal dining area. Terrazzo flooring is also featured at the entrance of the property. Feature fireplace within the grand hall has been sympathetically restored as were those within the drawing room and sitting rooms. The drawing room is generously proportioned with several striking box bay windows as well as an abundance of ornate period features. The former morning room is currently being utilised as the master bedroom suite with en-suite shower room and due to its position within the property commands an abundance of natural sunlight throughout the day. This superb property offers a large luxury modern fitted dining kitchen and adjoining pantry cupboard with the kitchen offering extensive storage in the form of both base and wall mounted units as well as a further breakfast bar. There are quality integrated appliances extending to SMEG range cooker and extractor hood, and NEFF dishwasher and fridge. The wall mounted units further offer pelmet lighting. Throughout the rear hallway there are a number of storage cupboards and a laundry room which is plumbed and powered for domestic appliances. This superb property offers a further two substantial double bedrooms both of which have en-suite shower rooms and bedroom number two offers a further mezzanine level that could be utilised for a variety of functions. There is a sumptuous family bathroom comprising of a contemporary bathroom suite inclusive of a free standing bath and a free standing large chrome mixer tap with hand shower head. The bathroom is laid throughout with quality Amtico flooring. This room further offers atmospheric strobe floor lighting, laminate ceiling with halogen downlighters, corner spots and a feature back lighted mirror above the contemporary washbasin. This property offers the option to continue into the self contained apartment via a storage cupboard at the end of the rear hallway.

Specification of this property includes recently installed gas fired central heating system with a large condensing boiler and unvented hot water cylinder both situated in the basement and features glazing in the form of well maintained single and double glazed sashed windows. The sweeping gravel driveway is accessed via remotely controlled electronic front gates and in turn leads to a substantial double garage and once again with an electronically remote controlled door. At the rear of the property there is a conservatory area that has been equipped as an office space with lighting, power points, phone point, but could be used for a variety of additional uses.

At the rear of the property there is access into a very large basement which mirrors the rooms above which once again could be converted subject to the relevant planning permission. This extensive property is set amidst mature, private, well maintained landscaped garden grounds with the front garden laid out to lawn with herbaceous borders, mature trees and patio area. The recently laid side patio area has been constructed from Indian sandstone paving. The extensive rear garden area is laid mainly to lawn with a further patio area.

The accommodation within the separate fully refurbished and modernised former servants quarters that is accessed from the side of the property extends to welcoming reception hallway, lounge with quality laminate flooring. Modern fitted dining kitchen offering ample storage in the form of both base and wall mounted units as well as integrated appliances extending to gas hob, oven, extractor hood and fridge. Within the reception hallway there is a further storage cupboard which has power for additional domestic appliances.

On the ground floor level there is a dining room/bedroom number three and on the upper level there are two further bedrooms. The accommodation offers a luxury shower room with a walk in shower and double shower base as well as fully tiled walls and flooring. This self contained property has been finished to a high specification and this includes gas fired central heating and double glazing. There is a driveway at the rear of the property which leads directly to this self contained property. The driveway also features external lighting.

Early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the extra ordinary and rarely available accommodation on offer within this sought after locale.

• Victorian main door lower conversion, rec hall, cloak rm, din hall, sitting rm, drawing rm, lux din kit, 3 beds, ( 3 en-suites), conservatory, bathrm.
• (Self contained apart, rec hall, din kit, din room/bedroom 3, 3 beds, shower rm).

• Reception Hallway
  
• Cloak Room 3.2m (10'6") x 2.3m (7'8")
  
• Dining Hall 11.3m (37'2") x 7.8m (25'6")
  At Widest Point
  
• Sitting Room 6.9m (22'9") x 4.6m (15')
  
• Drawing Room 9.9m (32'5") x 6.9m (22'9")
  
• Luxury Dining Kitchen 4.8m (15'10") x 4.9m (16')
  
• Master Bedroom 7.3m (23'10") x 5.1m (16'8")
  
• En-Suite 3.2m (10'6") x 1.3m (4'4")
  
• Bedroom Two 3.9m (12'8") x 4.2m (13'7")
  
• Mezzanine Level 3.8m (12'6") x 4.0m (13'1")
  
• Bedroom 3 4.8m (15'7") x 4.3m (14'3")
  En-Suite Shower Room
  
• Bathroom 3.6m (11'10") x 2.7m (8'11")
  
• Conservatory/Office
  
• Self Contained Apartment
  
• Reception Hallway
  
• Lounge 5.0m (16'4") x 3.1m (10'3")
  
• Dining Kitchen 5.1m (16'7") x 2.3m (7'5")
  
• Dining Room/Bedroom 3 3.2m (10'4") x 3.1m (10'2")
  
• Bedroom 1 4.0m (13'1") x 3.0m (9'9")
  
• Bedroom 2 3.2m (10'7") x 2.5m (8'2")
  
• Shower Room 3.4m (11') x 1.1m (3'7")