Reputed to be the former home of doctor, author and playwright A J Cronin, who was born in the nearby village of Cardross, this mid terrace three-storey Victorian town house in Helensburgh retains all of the character of the era while having been extensively upgraded .
Decorated in Heritage colours to complement a wealth of original features such as ornate plasterwork, marble fireplaces, and uncovered polished tongue and groove floors, the ground floor accommodation includes an entrance porch and reception hall with Victorian tiled floors, a large morning room with an oriel window and white marble fireplace fitted with a living flame gas fire, a south-facing dining room, again with the original fireplace, shower room, and good-sized breakfasting kitchen. Interestingly, the brass handles on the kitchen units were salvaged from the former Glasgow High School.
An elegant staircase rises to a half-landing off which is a Victorian bathroom with wood panelled walls to three quarter height. Decorated in period-style colours, it has a Victorian cast-iron bath with ball and claw feet.
The first floor drawing room has a bay window, ornate plasterwork, and a white marble fireplace with a living flame gas fire. Also on this floor is a large, south-facing double bedroom with a traditional sash and case window providing fabulous views across the River Clyde. This room also has a shelved storage cupboard and the original fireplace and tiled hearth.
On the second floor is another south-facing double bedroom again offering uninterrupted views across the river, plus a large, light and airy master bedroom with an oriel window, original fireplace, and en suite shower room.
To the front of the house is a small gravelled garden with a centre shrubbery. to the rear, however, is a south-facing walled garden with a lawn bordered by shrubs and flowers.
Sheltered from the wind - and a suntrap during the summer - the garden also provides access to a cellar utility room with a Belfast sink, space for laundry appliances, and an additional storage cellar.
This family home is situated in Prince Albert Terrace just a few minutes walk from Helensburgh's town centre. The property has gas central heating, a burglar alarm, and includes additional decorative finishes such as Victorian-style tasselled blinds on most of the windows.
Offers over #114,000 are invited by Allen & Harris. Tel: 01436 672134.
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