Location

Ferry House is set in an elevated position in the charming hamlet of Portincaple on the south eastern shore of Loch Long where it meets the mouth of Loch Goil. The property is set on the hill to take advantage of the wonderful views, there is a short track to the shore.   Garelochhead is the closest village (1.9 miles) and offers two mini markets, restaurant and a pub and a primary school, The train station which gives direct access to Glasgow and the West Highlands and also the Caledonian Sleeper to London.

Helensburgh is around 7.5 miles away. Helensburgh Central Station is on the main Glasgow Queen Street railway line, with Helensburgh Upper Station on the West Highland line. The town offers a selection of primary schools, with Hermitage Academy being the local secondary school. Private schooling is catered for by Lomond School which provides facilities for day pupils and boarders alike. Helensburgh offers a wide range of local amenities and good local shopping and numerous civic and leisure services.

The property is well situated for golfers with easy access to Helensburgh Golf Club and the world famous Loch Lomond Golf Club. The Glencoe and Nevis Range ski areas are both within approximately an hour and a half's drive and for water sports enthusiasts Loch Long, opening into the Firth of Clyde, provides access to some of Scotland's most testing sailing waters. Rhu Marina is about 7 miles away, as is the historic Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club.

Description

Ferry House is a pretty detached country home which is thought to date from around 1740. It is believed to be the oldest house in Portincaple and was originally called Portincaple House, the traditional stone built cottage was substantially extended by the present owners about 20 years ago to create the fine family home it is today.

Sitting in a plot around 0.8 acres, the property is traditional stone built with a pitched slated roof.

Entered from the front, the entrance porch opens into the reception hallway. To the left is the elegant drawing room, an attractive reception room with windows to the front and side, and a wood burning stove. To the right is the formal dining room with characterful fireplace and charming coal burner. Off the dining room is a useful downstairs single bedroom or study with window to the rear.   The family kitchen has a door to the side (which is used as the everyday access), along with floor and wall units, a central island, room for dining and a cream four oven AGA. Off the kitchen is the utility room and WC. From the kitchen is the conservatory, which is a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the stunning views in all weathers. A shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.

A staircase in the hallway leads to the first floor where there are three double bedrooms, one presently used as a home office. Of particular note is the 25' principal bedroom with picture window over the garden and the water beyond. From this bedroom is a further staircase down to the ground floor.

The gardens and grounds at Ferry House are splendid, mainly laid to lawn with many bushes, trees and shrubs. There are also a number of outbuildings including the recent addition of a fantastic timber-built garden room / cabin, known fondly as 'The Shack' which has light and power.

There is a also a large workshop/garage and parking to the rear.Additionally a mooring may be available by separate negotiation.