Listed for £145,000
August 4, 2025
Charming Victorian Lower Villa with Private Garden and Elegant Period Features. This elegant Victorian lower villa at 40 Alexander Street seamlessly blends period charm with modern convenience, tucked behind a traditional stone wall, this beautifully presented two-bedroom Victorian lower villa offers timeless charm and generous proportions throughout. Accessed via a mature, yet very manageable front garden with stone chips and established shrubs, the home leads you to a grand hallway with original woodwork, intricate coving, and high ceilings. Two spacious double bedrooms, one sits to the front and the other to the rear, complemented by a generous shower room and a bright, well-equipped kitchen with space to dine. The welcoming sitting room features twin casement windows, a decorative fireplace, and classic detailing. A utility area off the kitchen offers additional storage and access to a private, enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, and outbuildings. With views to the hills and local bowling green, this traditional home combines character, comfort, and convenience in a sought-after location.
Located close to Dunoon’s bustling town centre—the heart of Cowal Peninsula—you will have access to diverse shopping options alongside leisure facilities such as welcoming pubs, restaurants, libraries, hospitals, schools (including secondary education), theatres, cinemas, swimming pools, and leisure centres—all within easy reach! For those who enjoy scenic drives or outdoor pursuits—the Bishops’ Glen is at the end of the street and a short drive away are breathtaking landscapes surrounding Loch Lomond providing stunning vistas on your way to Glasgow via car or public transport links available nearby at Western Ferry terminal. The area is renowned for its spectacular scenery and there are near endless walks, hill climbs and quiet country roads offering wonderful rambling and cycling country. The Bishop’s Glen Walk is close by and allows for a pleasant walk around the local beauty spot of the bishop’s reservoir. For children, the West Bay play park is a few hundred yards away on the coastal promenade. Cowal Golf Course is only 2 miles away. The expanding Holy Loch Marina is nearby with its berthing and associated chandlery services, an excellent base from which to sail and explore the lower Clyde and the world-famous Kyles of Bute with its inland sea lochs and scenic waterways.
Accommodation
Sitting Room, Breakfasting Kitchen, Utility Room, Two Double Bedrooms, and Bathroom
Directions
The property can be found if you go to the top of Mary Street and turn right into Alexander Street and number 40 is on your right.
Access
A gated pathway opens to front garden and on to the external storm doors to this lower villa.
Entrance & Hallway
5.81m x 1.53m
(19'1" x 5'0")
Step through double storm doors into a welcoming storm porch, leading to the main entrance. A glazed timber door opens into an expansive Victorian hallway, showcasing decorative coving, original skirting boards, a central ceiling rose, plush carpeting, and a large double radiator. Storage includes a shallow shelved cupboard and a deep cloak cupboard, ideal for coats and shoes.
Master Bedroom
4.26m x 3.75m
(14'0" x 12'4")
A spacious double room with recessed casement windows flooding the space with natural light. Features include a generous walk-in wardrobe, decorative coving, ceiling rose, traditional woodwork, and wall lighting, offering a refined and restful retreat.
Sitting Room
4.43m x 4.28m
(14'6" x 14'0")
Twin front-facing casement windows frame views of the garden. A faux electric fire with tiled surround and wooden mantel provides warmth and character. Built-in Edinburgh Press cupboard with glass shelving, ornate coving, and an impressive ceiling rose enhances the charm. Twin double radiators ensure comfort.
Second Bedroom
4.37m x 3.34m
(14'4" x 10'11")
Peacefully positioned to the rear, this bright double bedroom includes a recessed window with garden outlook, a shelved Edinburgh Press, and a double radiator.
Shower Room
3.18m x 2.01m
(10'5" x 6'7")
A well-appointed family shower room featuring a glazed shower cubicle, low-level WC, and integrated basin with fitted cabinetry. Fully tiled walls, heated towel rail, inset ceiling lights, and a frosted rear window complete the space.
Kitchen
3.76m x 3.42m
(12'4" x 11'2")
This bright, family-sized kitchen offers oak cabinetry, a gas hob, electric oven, and stainless-steel sink. Ample space for a dining table, with large casement windows overlooking the garden. The floor blends wood-effect and ceramic tiling, and a large double radiator ensures year-round comfort.
Utility Room
3.18m x 1.41m
(10'5" x 4'7")
Functional and well-lit, with skylight and side window. Plumbing for a washing machine, space for fridge/freezer, tiled flooring, and additional shelving. A part-glazed UPVC door leads directly to the rear garden.
Front Garden
Nestled behind an enchanting stone wall and accessed via elegant stone steps, surrounded by a beautifully easy to care for front garden adorned with stone chips, vibrant shrubs, and majestic trees, this residence invites you into a serene sanctuary away from the bustle of everyday life.
Rear Garden
A rear garden primarily laid to lawn offers ample space for relaxation or playtime amidst nature’s beauty. A stone patio beckons you to enjoy al fresco dining while the outside store and a potting shed will have garden enthusiasts appreciating additional storage options nearby. With distant views towards rolling hills on one side overlooking the local bowling green on another—this outdoor haven truly has it all!
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
40 Alexander Street is in Council Tax Band B.
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.
EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold,
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