Located in the much sought after west side of Helensburgh, close to the town centre, our latest Property of the Week is a substantial Cala built detached villa is one of three that were constructed in the west end of town around 20 years ago.
Springfield, in John Street, is finished to an impeccable standard and 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 has more than 3,000 square feet of space 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.
This five-bedroom family home in John Street is on the market for offers over £699,000
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.
This five-bedroom family home in John Street is on the market for offers over £699,000
An arched portico leads into an outer vestibule where in turn twin timber and glazed panel doors open in to a grand reception hall, which has a staircase to the upper floor. Under the stairs there is a built-in cupboard, and 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 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.
This five-bedroom family home in John Street is on the market for offers over £699,000
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.
This five-bedroom family home in John Street is on the market for offers over £699,000
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.
The kitchen 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.
This five-bedroom family home in John Street is on the market for offers over £699,000
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 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.
Upstairs, 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.
This five-bedroom family home in John Street is on the market for offers over £699,000
To the front of the house is the master bedroom, which is a large double room with walk-in bay window. 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.
This five-bedroom family home in John Street is on the market for offers over £699,000
The property is being marketed by the Helensburgh office of Clyde Property estate agents, who are seeking offers of more than £699,000.
Take a full tour at bit.ly/6bedroomjohnstreet or call Clyde Property on 01436 647390.
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