5 bedroom detached house for sale

*CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 5TH JANUARY @3PM* Located in the much sought after west side of Helensburgh, close to the town centre, this substantial Cala built detached villa is one of only three that were constructed approximately twenty years ago. The house is finished to an impeccable standard that is synonymous with this well respected house builder and it sits in an impressive, large, sheltered and beautifully presented garden with the house being set well back from the road offering a great deal of privacy and seclusion.

The house itself extends to over 3000 square feet over its two floors, with exceptionally spacious rooms throughout, a versatile layout which is perfect for family life and with lovely aspects to the front and rear across the garden grounds.

Twin wrought iron gates provide entry in to the gardens where a monoblock paved driveway provides parking for several cars and sweeps up to a stand alone three car garage block in front of the house. The garage has power and light installed and electrically controlled doors. A high stone wall with hedging provides privacy from the street and on either side of the driveway are lawned areas and a path leads from the drive up to the front door of the house. There is also access around either side of the property to the extensive rear gardens that are completely enclosed, perfect for entertaining and for children to play in safety and feature a large decked terrace and lawns.

On entering the house from the front, an arched portico leads into an outer vestibule where in turn twin timber/glazed panel doors open in to a grand reception hall which has a staircase ascending to the upper floor accommodation. Under the stairs there is a built-in cupboard. Off the hall to one side is a cloakroom area and downstairs wc and adjacent to this there is further built-in storage. The main formal lounge to the front of the property features a large walk-in bay window overlooking the gardens and at its focal point is a beautiful fire surround with stone hearth and with wood burning stove in the centre. There is an additional window to the side of the room providing great natural light and opposite this is a recessed display alcove on the other wall. On the other side of the reception hall, also with a window to the front, is a well proportioned home office which is currently used as an exercise room, but this could be an additional bedroom if required. To the rear of the lounge is a comfortable family room which has a window to one side and double doors opening through into a beautiful garden room at the rear of the house that opens out to the gardens themselves. There is also a door from the family room in to the formal dining room. The spacious dining room is located in between the kitchen and family room and is a great formal dining space with windows overlooking the back gardens. Moving through to the kitchen, it is beautifully equipped and finished and features extensive wall mounted and counter level units, great work surface space and a large window formation overlooking the gardens. Newly fitted modern appliances include a high end electric oven and built-in microwave, gas hob with extractor hood over and with a built-in dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Adjacent to the kitchen is a very welcome utility/laundry room which has a sizeable built-in cupboard, plumbing for automatic washing machine, a sink unit and a door leading out to the side of the house.

Moving to the upper accommodation, the large galleried landing is exceptionally long and wide and has double doors open out to a sunny, west facing balcony that overlooks the front gardens. To the front of the house is the master bedroom which is a large double room with walk in bay window and adjacent to this is a spacious dressing room area with built-in wardrobes on either side and beyond this access to a well fitted and spacious ensuite which has a bath, separate shower, twin vanity basins, wc and bidet. The main guest bedroom also has a window to the front of the house, built-in wardrobes and its own ensuite shower room. To the rear of the house are three further double bedrooms (all with built-in wardrobes) and with views over the back gardens. The main family bathroom features a bath, separate shower, wash hand basin and wc. The house benefits from great storage throughout and is warmed by a modern and effective system of gas fired central heating with fully double glazed windows in all the rooms.

As mentioned, the property enjoys a fantastic location on the west side of town, amidst a selection of established and substantial homes. The centre of Helensburgh is just a short walk away and provides a wide selection of shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants, cafes and delicatessens along with a post office, banks and Helensburgh Central train station with services to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The nearby Lomond School is within a short walk and provides private education facilities and Helensburgh is home to good primary schools and a state secondary school (Hermitage Academy). Helensburgh provides great leisure facilities in and around the town with numerous sports clubs, the newly built leisure complex on the pier (with swimming pool and gym facilities) and with great sailing on the Clyde and the nearby Gareloch. The iconic shores of Loch Lomond are just a short drive away and some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery can be found within five to ten minutes’ drive. Glasgow is within easy commuting distance and the international airport can be reached via the A82, Erskine Bridge and M8 motorway. EPC Band - C.