7 bedroom detached villa

Dunarden is a substantial Detached Villa of around 4000 sq ft over three levels making this an exceptionally large family home.

The house dates back to 1878 and was built with traditional sandstone under a hipped natural slate roof which includes dormer projections to the front which gives these particular rooms impressive views over the area and beyond to the Clyde Estuary.

The property sits within substantial garden grounds predominantly to the front of the building with the bottom of the driveway providing gated access. The gardens themselves consist of large lawned areas, well maintained and stocked borders and a selection of lovely mature trees and shrubs.

The sheltered entrance porch opens to the reception hallway with original doors leading to the principal reception rooms and a wide staircase to the upper level. The loungehas a large bay window overlooking the front garden and across the hall from this room is the large living room with window to the front.

There is a bay window sitting room facing East and the room could also serve as a very useful downstairs bedroom as at it also has an en suite WC.

A door from the hall leads to the rear hallway which leads to a downstairs showroom, pantry and larder. From here there is access to a large further dining room (this was formally the kitchen) and this has the original 12 bells and shelving.

Across from this room at the front is a study and prep kitchen whilst the rear leads to where the current kitchen is. Outside the rear courtyard leads to a large utility room and adjacent to this another lockable coal store.

The double turn staircase has a lovely stain glass window to the rear and from the landing area there is access to the bathroom. From the main landing there is access to the four double bedrooms, dressing room and then a fixed staircase leads to the large attic area where there are two further large double bedrooms

Helensburgh is well placed for commuting to Glasgow with the A814, A82 and M8 allowing a journey time of less than an hour in normal driving conditions. Glasgow Airport is 22 miles distant and offers a variety of regular domestic and international flights.

Helensburgh Central Station is on the main Glasgow Queen Street line, with Helensburgh Upper Station on the West Highland line. There is a selection of primary schools in the town, with the reputable Hermitage Academy being the local secondary school. Private schooling is catered for by Lomond School which provides facilities for day pupils and boarders alike. Helensburgh offers a wide range of amenities including good local shopping and numerous civic and leisure facilities.

The property is well situated for golfers, with easy access to Helensburgh Golf Club, Cardross Golf Club and the world famous Loch Lomond Golf Club and the new Carrick course at Loch Lomond. Cameron House Hotel and leisure club is only a short drive away.

Helensburgh, considered by many as a gateway to the Highlands, combines both town and country living with Loch Lomond and the Trossachs within easy reach. The Glencoe and Nevis Range ski areas are both within approximately an hour and a half's drive, while for water sports enthusiasts the Firth of Clyde provides some of Scotland's most testing sailing waters. The neighbouring village of Rhu offers a modern marina and is home to the world famous Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club.