Property: 'One of the finest period homes' for sale in Rhu

Built in the mid-1800s, Ardenmhor House is comprised of a large family home spread over three floors and an annexed apartment.

The home consists of seven bedrooms – with six within the main family home and one in the apartment – and is looking for offers over £495,000.

Reception hall (Image: Clyde Property)

The front door opens into an entrance vestibule which leads to a spacious reception hall.

Off the reception hall is the spacious open plan lounge and dining space which contains a walk-in bay window showcasing the views, as well as a stone fire surround with an open fire.

The dining area has enough space to accommodate a well-sized family table and features a window to the front.

The lounge (Image: Clyde Property)

Adjacent to the lounge and dining room is the drawing room which has a period style fire surround with an open fire and with a large window formation with shutters, as well as intricate decorative ceiling cornicing and doors to the gardens.

The reception hall also leads to an inner hallway which gives access to the large kitchen with breakfasting area to one side.

This hallway also contains a w/c and a door to the gardens.

The dining area (Image: Clyde Property)

A staircase from the main reception hall leads to the first floor and gives access to four of the home’s bedrooms.

These rooms all have garden and river views with two of the rooms – including the principal bedroom – having an ensuite bathroom.

The large principal bedroom also contains a walk-in wardrobe as well as a large window formation.

The drawing room (Image: Clyde Property)

The floor also features a family bathroom and a family shower room.

A door from the first floor opens to a staircase which leads to the second floor where there are two more bedrooms and a shower room.

The property has a self-contained annex which can be found to the rear of the home.

The kitchen (Image: Clyde Property)

This apartment contains an open plan living room and bedroom, an inner hallway, a shower room, and a small kitchenette.

The home also contains a full height basement, and the property is warmed by a system of gas fired central heating.

The home is in need of some upgrading and modernisation with full details found in the home report.

The principal bedroom (Image: Clyde Property)

Outside, a shared driveway that leads to its own private access and up to the home.

The garden features spacious lawned areas containing many flowers and bordered by mature trees.

An outbuilding in the rear garden has storage space and a kitchenette area.

The apartment's open plan bedroom/ living room (Image: Clyde Property)

Estate agents Clyde Property said: “Ardenmhor House is undoubtedly one of the finest period homes to come to the market of late in the area.

“The house is set amidst glorious mature gardens and maximises stunning views across Rhu Marina, the River Clyde, and beyond.

“This is an exceptional accommodation which offers the purchaser wonderful flexibility and extends to over four thousand square feet in total.

“The house was built mid-19th century (circa 1840) and has a ‘B’ listed status (being of architectural note and of historic interest).”

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