A Helensburgh couple and their property are hoping their labour of love will be enough to make the grand final of Scotland's Home of the Year.
Lower Conversion is one of three houses which will compete in next Monday night’s episode of the BBC One Scotland show, which will be looking for a finalist from the west of Scotland.
It is home to Chloe and Fiona Ferrier-Hindshaw and their dog, Ruby. They purchased the property, which hadn't been touched in over three decades, in 2019 and the conversion became a major project for them.
Chloe, who works as an estate agent, told the Advertiser: "We were living in the west end of Glasgow, but I grew up in Helensburgh. When it was Covid lockdown in 2020, I decided it was time to get out of the city and there wasn't much on the market at that time.
"I got in touch with all the local agents and told them what I was looking for and one of them let me see this flat before it went on the market. We put the offer in and the flat was our without it ever reaching the open market."
The couple have reconfigured the layout, spending eight months - and filling 12 skips - to bring new life to this tradition Victorian property.
The 32-year-old continued: "When we first bought the property it hadn't been touched in over 30 years, so we moved in with my dad in Dumbarton and spent the first eight months renovating it.
"The house was really tired, and I don't think the carpets had ever been changed. We took it all apart and brought it up to standard it is now.
"Everything outwith our bed and sofas has come from someone else.
"I was never a new build person. I love a house where there are quirks, charm and plenty of character.
"Helensburgh was perfect because it is mainly traditional and it offered big gardens."
Fiona added: "I found real joy in the hunting for things and driving across the country to pick it up."
The transformation was made complete with the second hand and vintage finds they’ve sourced. Proud of their achievements, Chloe and Fiona went on to get married on the grounds of the Lower Conversion.
The couple have their fingers crossed that their hard-work and love has paid off to be named as a finalist.
"I think it should make the final because so much love and effort has gone into it", explained Chloe.
"It was fully restored to the way these houses should be. We have gone back to all the original features, but added our own charm. It has so much to offer and really hope that is portrayed."
Chloe and Fiona's home isn't the first in the Helensburgh area to make it this far in the competition.
Two years ago, Rhu Boathouse reached the series final after being crowned the west of Scotland winner.
Patricia Rodi and Patrick Phillips, who had documented their renovation of the 150-year-old building on Instagram, put the property up for sale in June 2023.
Lower Conversion will go up against a 1960s bungalow in Milngavie and Larch Clad House in Dunlop on Monday, May 6 at 8.30pm, with the couple hoping to be one of nine finalists.
Application are now open for series seven of Scotland's Home of the Year and people in Helensburgh and Lomond are encouraged to apply at bbc.co.uk/send.
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