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Dunloe House, Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde
Glasgow about 33 miles
Offers over £850,000
 Overview
An imposing grade ‘B’ listed Scots Baronial mansion house with considerable development potential.
About 0.72 ha (1.77 acres).
Ground Floor:
Hall. Family Room. Dining Room. Drawing Room. Billiards Room. Office. Kitchen. Butler’s Pantry. Wine Cellar. Beer Cellar. Cloak Room. WC.
First Floor:
7 Bedrooms (1 En Suite). Bathroom.
Second Floor:
4 Bedrooms. Bathroom. WC. Balcony. Inner Hall. Turret Room. Store.
Rear Wing
Hall. Lounge. Kitchen. Bathroom. Shower Room. Laundry Room. 3 Bedrooms (2 En Suite).
* Full planning to convert into 4 houses.
* Full planning for single detached house.
* Extensive gardens.
* Magnificent sea views.
General
 Dunloe House is a most attractive Scots Baronial mansion House located on the sea front in the pleasant West Coast village of Wemyss Bay. The house sits back from a quiet road and commands spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Bute and the Cowal Peninsula. The House is situated near the centre of the village which provides basic shops, a Post Office, Hotel, ferry service to Rothesay (Bute) and a main line railway station providing rapid access to Glasgow and beyond. Greenock (about 8 miles) offers a wider range of facilities including excellent shopping, supermarkets and secondary schooling. Glasgow City centre (about 33 miles) is easily accessible within a 40 minute drive and offers some of the best shopping outside London, many cultural and leisure facilities and highly regarded private schooling. Further shopping is available in Paisley (about 23 miles) and the famous Braehead Shopping Centre (about 26 miles). Glasgow International Airport is only 23 miles to the east offering regular scheduled flights to many UK and international destinations. The motorway network can be reached in about 20 minutes offering easy access to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the ‘central belt’.
The county of Inverclyde offers a wealth of recreation and leisure opportunities. There are a number of well known golf courses in the area including the Skelmorlie Golf Course, only 3 miles to the south. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park is about 32 miles to the north over the Erskine Bridge offering an array of water sports, mountaineering and hill walking opportunities whilst there are exceptional yachting facilities available in the local area at Largs, Inverkip and Gourock. The popular racecourse in Ayr which annually hosts the Scottish Grand National is easily accessible and the county provides great opportunities for a wide range of country pursuits.
 Dunloe House
Dunloe House is a most impressive Scots Baronial mansion believed to have been commissioned in 1862 by a successful Glasgow based solicitor (Ninian Ballantyne Stewart) with further Scots Jacobean style alterations made in 1889 by the renowned Scottish architects ‘Honeyman and Keppie. The house is constructed of attractive blond sandstone under a series of pitched slate roofs together with an attractive copper octagonal ogee roof with a ball finial. The house primarily comprises a substantial three storey wing with double storey staff accommodation at the rear and substantial adjoining wings creating a most attractive central courtyard. Dunloe House was designed and constructed to an exacting standard and boasts a number of fine architectural features including crow stepped gables, oriel windows, an ornately carved stone pediment and mask grotesques. On the ground floor, the main house accommodation comprises and impressive central hallway, 3 substantial public rooms, a kitchen, billiards room, wc / cloakroom, butler’s pantry and various other useful stores. On the first floor there are 7 large bedrooms (1 en suite) and a bathroom whilst on the second floor there are 4 bedrooms, a bathroom and various ancillary rooms including a magnificent balcony providing outstanding views towards the Isle of Bute. The house has many fine features including oak panelled walls, some outstanding stained glass windows overlooking the central courtyard, magnificent carved stone open fireplaces and some exceptional plasterwork.
Outside, the house sits in enclosed grounds extending to about 1.7 acres which comprise extensive areas of lawn, mature specimen trees, a pond, and a range of useful outbuildings including the original wash houses and a useful double garage.
Planning consent and listed building consent have been obtained for the conversion of Dunloe House into 4 separate dwellings together with a detached new build dwelling to be built within the grounds with a separate access onto Wallace Road. The new houses will comprise the following: House 1 (GIA About 258m² / 2760ft²) Hall, study, dining kitchen, living room, sitting room, cloakroom, balcony, 2 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms (2 en suite); House 2 (GIA About 321m² / 3450ft²) Hall, living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 wc’s, 2 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms (2 en suite); House 3 (GIA About 163m² / 1750ft²) Hall, study, living room, kitchen, dining room, cloakroom and 2 bedrooms. In addition, house 3 will have a detached annexe (about 32m²) comprising 2 apartments and a shower room ; House 4 (GIA About 178m² / 1900ft²) Hall, living room, kitchen / dining room, cloakroom, bathroom and 3 bedrooms). The detached house to be built in the grounds (House 5) will have a gross internal floor area of about 295m² / 3100ft² and will comprise a hall, sitting room, garden room, dining kitchen, utility room, bathroom, 3 bedrooms (1 en suite), garage and a balcony. See ‘Planning’ for further details.
DIRECTIONS
From Glasgow take the M8 / A8 heading west past Glasgow Airport into Greenock. Turn left in Greenock onto the A78 and head south following signs for Largs. In Wemyss Bay, turn right onto Wemyss Bay Road (immediately prior to the Wemyss Bay Hotel) where Dunloe House is located on the right hand side after about 250m.
Accommodation
 From driveway, door to:
Ground Floor:
Porch.
Tiled Floor, glazed inner door to:
Hall.
Tiled floor, cornicing, radiator, part Oak panelled, stairs to first floor doors to:
Office (N).
About 4.10m x 3.20m (13’5’’ x 10’6’’).
Cornicing, fireplace, shelved cupboard.
Inner Hall (E).
About 4.90m x 5.20m (16’1 x 17’).
Oak flooring, Oak panelled walls, ornate plasterwork and cornicing, carved stone fireplace, stained glass windows to courtyard, radiator, attractive exposed stone arch, doors to:
 Family Room (N, W).
About 16’5’’ x 19’8’’ (5.00m x 6.00m).
Magnificent fireplace with ornate mantelpiece, bay window, recessed alcove and cabinet, 3 radiators, ornate plasterwork.
Dining Room (W).
About 4.90m x 5.00m (16’1’’ x 16’5’’).
Magnificent fireplace with tiled surround and wooden mantelpiece, Oak panelled walls, ornate plasterwork, 2 radiators, inter linking door to family room, door to garden, 2 wall mounted lights, door to drawing room.
 Drawing Room (W).
About 5.35m x 7.10m (17’6’’ x 23’3’’) & 2.60m x 4.20m (8’6’’ x 13’9’’).
Oak panelled walls with moulded copper insets, exposed timber floor, ornate plasterwork, attractive stone arch overhanging window, 4 radiators, attractive carved stone fireplace with Oak surround, 6 wall mounted lights, door to:
Rear Hall.
Stairs to first floor, part tiled walls, door to:
Pantry.
Kitchen (E).
About 3.70m x 3.80m (12’2’’ x 12’5’’).
Fitted wall and floor units, Beech work top, tiled floor, Belfast sink, plumbing for dishwasher and American style fridge freezer, radiator.
Rear Passage.
Various stores, tiled floor.
Butlers Pantry (N).
About 4.25m x 3.50m (13’11’’ x 11’5’’).
Tiled floor, oil fired central heating boiler, sink, original fitted dressers, part tiled walls.
Wine Cellar.
Door to courtyard, original clay wine rack.
Beer Cellar.
Cloak Room (S).
About 2.05m x 4.20m (6’9’’ x 13’9’’).
Tiled floor and wells, sink, door to wc.
WC (S).
 Billiards Room (N).
About 5.80m x 7.50m (19’ x 24’7’’).
Parquet floor, fireplace with ornate wooden mantelpiece, recessed alcove with leather upholstered bench, wood panelled walls, attractive stone arch with door to garden, walk in store.
First Floor:
Half Landing.
Stained glass window overlooking courtyard, Oak staircase and balustrade.
Landing / Passage.
Stairs to second floor, 3 radiators, cornicing, doors to:
Bedroom 1 (W, N).
About 4.05m x 5.30m (13’3’’ x 17’5’’).
Known as Princess Margaret’s Room. 2 radiators, fireplace, built in cupboard, cornicing.
Bedroom 2 (N).
About 3.00m x 3.50m (9’10’’ x 11’6’’).
Fireplace, cornicing.
Bedroom 3 (N, W).
About 5.15m x 4.30m (16’11’’ x 14’1’’) (at widest points).
Cornicing, radiator.
Bedroom 4 (W).
About 4.90m x 4.80m (16’1’’ x 15’9’’).
Bay window, ornate fireplace with Oak mantelpiece, cornicing, 2 radiators/
Shower Room (E).
Shower, wash hand basin, wc, radiator.
Bedroom 5 (E).
About 2.65m x 3.70m (8’8’’ x 12’1’’).
Fireplace, cornicing, door to:
Bedroom 6 (E).
About 5.30m x 4.35m (17’5’’ x 14’3’’).
Magnificent fireplace, 2 radiators, cornicing, shelved cupboard, door to passage.
Bedroom 7 (W).
About 5.35m x 4.80m (17’6’’ x 15’9’’).
Cornicing, fireplace, interconnecting door to bedroom 4, 2 radiators, door to:
En Suite Bathroom (W).
Created in turret room. Bath, shower, wc, radiator.
Rear Stairs:
Second Floor:
Bathroom (E).
Bath with original fittings, wash hand basin.
Landing.
Large store, doors to:
Bedroom 8 (E).
About 5.25m x 4.20m (17’2’’ x 14’1’’).
Fireplace, large cupboard.
Bedroom 9.
About 5.25m x 5.30m (17’3’’ x 17’5’’).
Cornicing, fireplace, door to:
Turret Room (W).
Bedroom 10 (N).
About 5.70m x 3.10m (18’8’’ x 10’2’’) (at widest points).
Fireplace, coombed ceiling.
Store (N).
Bedroom 11 (W).
About 3.10m x 4.05m (10’2’’ x 13’3’’).
Coombed ceiling.
 Sitting Room / Inner Hall.
About 4.90m x 3.50m (16’1’’ x 11’6’’).
Coombed ceiling, door to:
Balcony.
Rear Wing:
Adjoining main house at rear.
Ground Floor:
Hall (E).
Double glazed inner doors to:
Passage (W).
Overlooking courtyard, 3 radiators, stairs to first floor, door to courtyard, doors to:
Kitchen (E).
About 2.40m x 4.80m (7’10’’ x 15’9’’).
Fitted floor units, sink, radiator, door to:
Lounge (E).
About 5.50m x 4.80m (18’ x 15’9’’).
Cornicing, 2 radiators, part wood panelled walls.
WC.
W.c, wash hand basin, radiator, part tiled walls.
Laundry Room (N).
Plumbed for washing machine.
Bedroom 1 (E).
About 3.85m x 4.80m (12’8’’ x 15’9’’).
Cornicing, radiator.
Shower Room (E).
About 2.25m x 3.55m (7’5’’ x 11’8’’).
Shower, radiator.
First Floor:
Passage (W)
2 radiators, doors to:
Boiler Room.
Bedroom 2 (E).
About 5.50m x 4.60m (18’1’’ x 15’1’’).
Radiator, cornicing, door to:
En Suite Bathroom (E).
About 3.45m x 4.65m (11’4’’ x 15’3’’).
Shower, bath, wc, wash hand basin, radiator, cornicing.
Bedroom 3 (E).
About 6.90m x 4.30m (22’8’’ x 14’1’’).
2 radiators, cornicing.
En Suite Bathroom (W).
Bath, wash hand basin, wc, radiator.
OUTSIDE
The house sits in well maintained grounds which extend to about 1.7 acres in total. The grounds are enclosed within a stone wall and are primarily laid to lawn with a number of mature trees (Sycamore) and various herbaceous plants and shrubs. From Wemyss Bay Road, the house is accessed along a private gravelled driveway whilst there is also a separate access from Wallace Road. There is a useful stone and slate built outbuilding (former wash houses) in need of renovation as well as a double garage, general stores and a greenhouse. Ample parking space for a number of vehicles is provided at the side of the house
Additional Information
 SERVICES
Mains water.
Mains electricity.
Mains drainage.
Oil Fired Central Heating.
SOLICITORS
TBC
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Inverclyde Council
Municipal Buildings
Greenock
PA15 1LY
Tel. 01475 717 171
PLANNING
Full planning consent has been granted for the conversion of Dunloe House into 4 separate houses. In addition, further consent has been granted for a detached house to be constructed within the grounds with a separate access onto Wallace Road. Further details including copies of the planning consents are available from the selling agents.
LOCAL AUTHORITY LISTING
Dunloe House is a category ‘B’ listed building (dated 01/10/2002)
OUTGOINGS
Dunloe House has been assessed as Council Tax Band H.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Fitted carpets are included in the sale. No other items are included unless specifically mentioned in the particulars.
VIEWING
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents. 
Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information/verification. The Selling Agents strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with them, in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase and may wish to instruct an independent survey.
3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture etc., photographed are included in the sale. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.
4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. Certain measurements have been taken using a laser measuring machine. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.
5. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by us on behalf of the vendors relative to the property shall be binding upon our clients (whether acted on or otherwise) unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by our clients or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document.
6. Entry
Entry will be mutually agreed.
7. Closing Date
A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed at a later date unless the property has been sold previously. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest to the Selling Agents in writing will receive a letter drawing their attention to the closing date.
The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.
8. Offers
Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted through a Scottish Lawyer to CKD Galbraith, 3 Main Street, Milngavie, Glasgow, G62 6BJ.
Offerors, particularly those from England, should satisfy themselves through their Scottish Lawyer, that they fully understand the implications of offering under Scottish Law.
9. Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.
10. Conditions of Sale In the event of a purchaser failing to pay the full purchase price on entry, the seller shall be entitled to resile from the bargain and to re-sell the property without prejudice to his right to recover from the prospective purchaser any loss incurred.
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