Rockney is an outstanding conversion spanning the ground floor of a B-listed asymmetrical villa designed circa 1899 by Glasgow architect Robert Wemyss on Sinclair Street in Helensburgh. This property neighbours other listed period villas designed by renowned architects of the day, including William Leiper – in fact, Rockney’s red tiling and tall chimneys echo features in several of Leiper’s homes in the Clyde coast town.
Well maintained, upgraded externally, and surrounded by beautiful garden grounds – all of which are private and belong to the lower conversion (the upstairs neighbour having a separate entrance and garden) – this is an imposing property, further enhanced by two turrets, an eclectic variety of windows, detached double garage, and large well concealed garden room/summerhouse.
Against a predominantly pristine white background, the interior reveals many bespoke and unexpected treasures, including feature hardwood flooring, decorative cornicing, dado panelling, standout fireplaces and more – the accommodation is also configured in a way that can provide a granny/teenager’s suite or B&B potential.
Accessed by a distinctive blonde sandstone corner vestibule, the spacious wood-floored dining hallway gives access to a front-facing sitting room, a charming space with corner oriole window, partially open plan to an adjoining dual aspect dining room with high-level windows, a standout brick-backed timber fireplace, and French doors to the garden and side patio, the latter with a pizza oven, and space for al-fresco drinks/dining.
Also off the hall is a large family bathroom (freestanding claw-foot bath and dado wood panelling), turreted principal bedroom with bow window, and en suite bathroom (bath and separate shower), and sociable, well-equipped breakfasting kitchen with wood parquet flooring, gas range-style cooker, ample wall and base units, and integrated appliances. From the kitchen, a rear hall gives access to a utility, and two further double bedrooms, one of which also has an en suite bathroom – and French doors out to a charming hidden ‘fairy’ garden.
Accessed by a sweeping Tarmac driveway leading to a substantial garage block and parking, this property has fully enclosed gardens to the front and rear, mature trees, shrubs, and plants, plus several outhouses and wood stores. Helensburgh is a lifestyle location with excellent amenities, particularly schools, shops, and easy road and rail access to Glasgow.
There is also a nearby yacht club and marina for water sports enthusiasts. Rockney is for sale at a fixed price of £420,000 with Slater Hogg & Howison’s local office.
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