Dear blog reader
This is the start of a short series on Shandon properties that appeared in the well-known Country Life magazine – a lovely way to see photos of some of the Shandon properties that I blog about regularly.
Jacqueline
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COUNTRY LIFE – FRIDAY 31ST OCTOBER 1952
Walker, Fraser & Steele, 74 Bath Street, Glasgow, tel Glasgow Douglas 6761, and 58 Castle Street, Edinburgh, tel Edinburgh 31541.
For sale by private treaty, Croy, Shandon, Dunbartonshire, a most attractive residence, commanding delightful views over the waters of the Gareloch.
The subjects comprise approximately, entrance and ante halls, 3 reception rooms, billiards room, 8 principal bedrooms, dressing room, 3 bathrooms, maids’ accommodation and maids’ bathroom, cloakroom, kitchen and full domestic offices.
Main electric light and power. Central heating.
Beautifully proportioned apartments, 2 cottages, 3 car garage and various outhouses.
Ground extends to about 16 acres, including fields, flower and vegetable gardens etc. Assessed rent £193 10s. Feu duty £78 14s. Early possession. Seen only by prior arrangement with the agents. For full particulars, apply: Walker, Fraser & Steele.
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COUNTRY LIFE, THURSDAY 7TH JUNE 1956
Hillier, Parker, May & Rowden, residential department. Offices: 77, Grosvenor Street, London, W1. Mayfair 7666 (20 lines).
For sale by auction at a date to be announced (unless previously sold).
Shandon Hydro, Dumbartonshire, on the banks of Gare Loch. Eminently suitable for industry, hostel, school, hospital or government department etc.
About 28 miles from Glasgow, Helensburgh 5 miles.
Imposing mansion with grounds of some 46 acres. 10 cottages and other outbuildings. Frontage of some 1,800 feet to main road.
About 180 rooms, some 130 with wash basins, 3 indoor swimming pools, tennis court, garage, stables.
Central heating in main public rooms. Main electricity, gas, water and drainage.
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