SITUATED on the picturesque west shore of the Gareloch, Carfin House in Clynder is a magnificent stone detached villa dating back to the late 1800s.

It's one of only a handful of properties in the area that retains a vast plot, starting on Rosneath Road to the front, with the rear boundary backing onto Back Road.

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

Internally, the property retains a wealth of period features including detailed cornice, woodwork and flooring.

On the ground floor there is a grand entrance hall with store cupboard. To the front there are two large public rooms, both of which have beautiful bay windows over-looking the water.

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

To the rear there is a formal dining room and good sized family kitchen which has access to a fabulous leisure suite which incorporates a shower room, sauna and jacuzzi.

The basement has been converted into a large additional living/family space, which is currently utilised as a gym.

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

Upstairs there are four wonderful bedrooms, two of which are front facing and enjoy spectacular views across the loch to Shandon and Rhu. Also upstairs, there is a modern family bathroom with steam shower.

Carfin House is accessed via a private driveway with automatic gates. There are three detached garages all of which have electric roller doors and ample parking for multiple vehicles.

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

Carfin House in Clynder dates from the early 1800s and boasts substantial gardens and a spectacular view across the Gareloch

The gardens are really quite special and are well stocked with mature trees and shrubs and offer a high degree of privacy from neighbouring properties.

Viewing is by appointment only through the Helensburgh office of estate agents Allen & Harris – contact 01436 268006 to arrange an appointment.

Offers of more than £540,000 are being sought for one of the most special properties on the Rosneath peninsula – to find out more see the full online property listing at bit.ly/carfinhouseclynder.