Summary
THERE can't be many homes on the market with their own boardroom, but this 1920s villa in Helensburgh is no ordinary house. It is called St Andrews, and was built in 1923 for James Wyse, an art teacher, and designed by Henry Mitchell of Helensburgh.
Approaching the house, it looks little changed since then, but four years ago it was extended by the current owners. Alison and Russell Corlett, who run a couple of software companies from home, needed the additional specialist rooms to carry out their day to day business and to train clients and employees. And it is far removed from most people's idea of a home office in an unused spare room, a space on the dining room table or a pullout unit under the stairs. This business suite is over two floors and as well as the boardroom and the office, there is a room upstairs which could house most small businesses on its own.See the full content of this document
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Property of the Week: Chairmen of the Board
Great though it is, the extension appeals not only to home workers, says Alison. "We always had an eye on this extension being used for other things, including our own future here. For instance we made sur...
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