Absolutely stunning Victorian Villa set in extensive grounds with gorgeous loch, country and hill views form its secluded location overlooking Holy Loch. Built around 1880, Broxwood Park is a fine example of a period property with lovingly retained original features, generous rooms and an unparalleled grandeur. Set over three levels, the versatile villa comprises several reception rooms, numerous bedrooms, most of which have en-suite shower rooms and a fully self-contained apartment on the first floor. Externally, widespread and beautifully manicured gardens envelop the house with a woodland at the rear ensuring years’ worth of supply of logs should the new owners wish to install log burning stoves. Properties such as this very rarely appear on the open market and it is expected to generate a lot of interest so early viewing is very much advised to fully appreciate the all-round splendour of this magnificent property.
Sandbank is approximately three miles from Dunoon, Cowal’s capital town. The village, which sits on the banks of the Holy Loch, boasts a marina, sailing club, village shop / post office, primary school, bowling club and a children’s play area with basketball / 5-a-side football pitch. The famous Benmore Botanic Garden and Loch Eck are just a couple of miles further north. In the Dunoon area there are two supermarkets, local shops and hairdressers aplenty, several cafes and restaurants, offering a range to suit all tastes and budgets, plenty of pubs, two leisure centres, numerous golf, bowling and tennis clubs, a two-screen cinema, a local museum and a concert venue. There are also ample churches, medical surgeries, dentists, a hospital and a veterinary practice. In addition, there are two ferry links to Gourock with rail and coach links meaning that Glasgow city centre is little more than an hour away, with Glasgow Airport, Braehead Shopping Centre and Greenock even closer.
Accommodation
Lower Floor – Sitting Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Lounge / Bedroom with En-Suite Wet Room, Kitchen, Utility Room and Cloakroom
Mid Floor – Family Bathroom
Upper Floor – Master Bedroom with En-Suite Shower Room, Bedroom Two with En-Suite Shower Room, Bedroom and Self Contained Apartment Comprising Lounge, Bedroom, Kitchen and Shower Room
Directions
A private lane off the shore road leads to three other properties before reaching the gated entrance to Broxwood Park. Parking to the front and side allows for several vehicles to park and turn easily.
Entrance Portico
The entrance portico proudly overlooks the front garden down to Holy Loch and the Kilmun Hills beyond. Double doors open to the vestibule.
Vestibule
2.30m x 2.05m
7’7” x 6’9”
With a window to the front, ceiling light and space for seating this is an ideal area for leaving outdoor wear before entering the main body of the house.
Reception Hallway
Once through the large timber framed door with original stained glass you enter the grand reception hallway which sets the tone for the rest of the property with beautiful ornate cornicing, corbels and ceiling rose. High, wide and welcoming, the hallway provides access to the sitting room, lounge, dining room, inner hall and staircase to the upper floors.
Sitting Room
5.15m x 4.80m
16’11” x 15’9”
Charming front-facing sitting room adorned with period features, including marble fireplace, and dual aspect views of the gardens and the stunning loch and hill vista.
Lounge / Bedroom
4.85m x 4.25m
15’11” x 14’0”
Versatile room at the front which could be a second lounge or ground floor bedroom given the En-Suite Wetroom (3.05m x 2.40m / 10’0” x 7’11”) with walk-in shower area, WC and wash-hand-basin.
Dining Room
5.75m x 3.60m
18’11” x 11’10”
Elegant formal dining room with bay windows to the side and, again, period features aplenty.
Inner Hallway
The inner hallway at the rear of the main hallway provides access to the kitchen and utility room and benefits by storage areas.
Kitchen
4.40m x 4.10m
14’6” x 13’6”
Good sized kitchen with French Doors to the back courtyard.
Family Room
6.95m x 3.40m
22’10” x 11’2”
Off the kitchen, this room could be used as a family or breakfasting room as well as a study. Bright and airy with windows to both front and rear.
Utility Room
6.10m x 3.20m
20’1” x 10’6”
Large utility room which has ample space, and plumbing, for white goods, plenty of storage and three windows to the side.
Rear Vestibule
The rear vestibule connects the utility room with the cloakroom and also offers a further place for outdoor wear next to the door to the courtyard.
Cloakroom
1.50m x 1.40m
4’11” x 4’8”
Handy cloakroom next to the door to the garden with WC and wash-hand basin.
The beautiful carpeted staircase boasts original balustrades and ascends from the lower to upper hallways with the family bathroom at the half-landing. Currently fitted with a stairlift which the current owners are prepare to leave should the new owners wish.
Family Bathroom
3.35m x 3.10m
11’0” x 10’2”
Family 4-piece bathroom on the half landing comprising bath, walk-in cubicle with electric shower, WC, wash-hand basin and windows to both sides.
Upper Hallway
The top-quality carpet flows from the staircase to the upper hallway which provides access to the fully self-contained apartment as well as the three other bedrooms.
Bedroom 1
4.70m x 4.25m
15’5” x 14’0”
Master bedroom at the front with a simply stunning and uninterrupted vista of Holy Loch and the countryside beyond. The En-Suite (3.00m x 0.90m / 9’11” x 3’0”) comprises a walk-in shower cubicle, WC and wash-hand basin.
Bedroom 2
4.20m x 3.45m
13’10” x 11’4”
Second double bedroom has a window to the side and plenty of space for double or twin beds. Also with an En-Suite (3.50m x 1.20m / 11’6” x 4’0”) comprising walk-in cubicle with electric shower, WC and wash-hand basin under a frosted window.
Bedroom 3
2.90m x 2.60m
9’7” x 8’7”
Third bedroom would make an ideal children’s room or study. Velux window to the front.
Self-Contained Apartment
A fantastic bonus to this house is the fully self-contained apartment comprising large bedroom, comfortable lounge, kitchen and shower room. Semi-open plan throughout, and bright and airy with windows on three sides, the apartment would make an ideal granny or teenagers flat.
Bedroom - 5.20m x 4.20m / 17’1” x 13’10”
Lounge - 6.40m x 2.80m / 21’0” x 9’3”
Kitchen - 2.50m x 2.50m / 8’3” x 8’3”
Shower Room - 3.20m x 1.25m / 10’6” x 4’2”
Gardens
The extensive gardens to Broxwood Park are simply magnificent. Offering gorgeous views, the grounds are beautifully landscaped and maintained and totally enclosed due to the privacy hedging and fencing to the front and sides. With lawned areas both front and back, numerous seating areas, outhouses and a plethora of colourful trees, plants and shrubs, there really is something for everyone. A further, and unexpected, bonus is the woodland at the rear which is for the sole use of this property. Many of the trees have already been cut down and would provide fuel for any log-burning stoves that are installed.
Planning Permission
It is believed that in the 1990’s planning permission was granted for a dwelling house to be built in the front corner of the garden. This permission will now have lapsed but is worth reconsidering should the new owner desire.
Services
Mains Water
Mains Drainage
Gas Central Heating
Note: The services, white goods and electrical appliances have not been checked by the selling agents.
Council Tax
Broxwood Park is in Council Tax Band G and the amount payable for 2022/2023 is £3,733.92.
Home Report
A copy of the Home Report is available by contacting Waterside Property Ltd.
Viewings
Strictly by appointment with Waterside Property Ltd.
Offers
Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to Waterside Property Ltd.
Council tax band: G, Domestic rates: £3733.92, Tenure: Freehold, EPC rating: D
