5 bed detached house for sale

East Clyde Street, Helensburgh, Argyll And Bute G84

The Gate House is an impressive five bedroom, stone faced executive detached villa offering a rare combination of elegance, quality, privacy and exceptional flexibility.

Occupying a discreet and highly regarded position within the established Rockfort development on East Clyde Street, The Gate House is an impressive stone-faced executive detached villa offering a rare combination of elegance, quality, privacy and exceptional flexibility.

Beautifully presented throughout, this substantial residence has been thoughtfully configured to meet the demands of modern family life, while offering outstanding potential for multi-generational living, working from home or adapting the accommodation to suit changing requirements.

Set within its own secure garden grounds, The Gate House enjoys an attractive courtyard-style setting while benefiting from its own private gated access. Carefully maintained landscaped grounds, extensive decking, generous lawn areas and monoblocked pathways create an impressive setting for both entertaining and everyday family life.

Internally, the property combines sophisticated contemporary finishes with a wonderfully practical layout. The vestibule leads into the wide and airy welcoming reception hallway which opens into a series of beautifully proportioned reception and upwards to the bedroom spaces via a bespoke spiral staircase which forms the centrepiece of the home.

The principal accommodation on the ground level extends to a magnificent lounge/dining room, impressive dining kitchen with fully fitted Siemens appliances, a silestone quartz worktops. There is a separate downstairs sitting room/optional fifth bedroom, with an en-suite facility off, utility room, four first floor double bedrooms, two en-suite facilities and a luxurious family bathroom featuring Hans Grohe taps fitted into Blanco stainless steel sinks.

Particularly appealing, is the flexibility offered by the aforementioned ground-floor sitting room. Currently presented as a generous reception space, this room could readily become a substantial double bedroom, complete with its own en-suite shower room - making it ideally suited to dependent relatives, guests or those seeking genuine single-level living options.
The Gate House has been finished to an exceptionally high standard, with a specification designed around comfort, convenience and contemporary family living.

Features include Worcester Bosch gas central heating, selected underfloor heating, quality double glazing, a security alarm system, quality flooring and carpeting, quality internal doors, high-quality lighting and a beautifully appointed kitchen and bathroom facilities.

Outside, the property enjoys a remarkable degree of privacy. Its enclosed garden grounds are complemented by an expansive deck area wrapping around the property, providing an enviable setting for outdoor dining, entertaining or simply enjoying the peace and tranquillity of this exceptional location.

The Rockfort development itself is always immaculately maintained. The Gatehouse contributes annually towards the organised maintenance, landscaping, security, lighting and driveway upkeep. Additional contributions may be required from time to time for servicing, repair or replacement of the remote main gates and associated intercom/security systems.
Few locations combine the convenience of a thriving town with the extraordinary natural beauty surrounding Helensburgh quite so effortlessly.

Known as the “Garden City of the Clyde”, Helensburgh occupies an enviable position overlooking the Firth of Clyde, with elegant tree-lined streets, attractive architecture, independent businesses, cafés, restaurants and a broad range of everyday amenities.

From The Gate House, the town centre provides an excellent selection of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, professional services, leisure facilities and everyday conveniences, while the regenerated waterfront offers attractive public spaces, seating, pathways and access towards the pier and Clyde shoreline.

The Clyde shoreline and seafront promenade provide a wonderful setting for leisurely walks, while the surrounding area opens into some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery.
For families, Helensburgh benefits from a choice of local primary schools together with Hermitage Academy, the town’s non-denominational secondary school.

For commuters, the location is particularly compelling. Helensburgh Central railway station provides regular rail connections towards Glasgow, while the wider Helensburgh rail network offers access to destinations beyond the city. National Rail confirms Helensburgh Central as a fully accessible Category A station with bus and taxi connections. Glasgow city centre is therefore comfortably accessible for both work and leisure, while the area’s road and rail connections provide an excellent gateway towards the west coast, Argyll and the Highlands.
The natural setting is perhaps the greatest luxury of all. Just beyond Helensburgh lies the magnificent landscape of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, where mountains, lochs, woodland and open countryside provide an extraordinary backdrop for walking, cycling, boating and exploring. Loch Lomond itself stretches for around 24 miles, with the A82 providing access to celebrated locations including Luss, Tarbet and the western shores of the loch.

Closer to home, Gouk Hill offers spectacular elevated views towards Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond, Balloch Country Park and the Campsie Fells, while the Three Lochs Way connects Helensburgh with the Gareloch, Loch Long and Loch Lomond through some of the area’s most dramatic scenery.

Beyond the immediate area lies the magnificent landscape of Argyll & Bute - a region of mountains, lochs, forests, glens and coastline that makes this an exceptional base for enjoying Scotland’s great outdoors.

Whether conceived as a sophisticated family residence, a multi-generational home or simply a property offering exceptional space and flexibility, this is an address that deserves to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

Early viewing is strongly recommended. Call Clyde Property on to arrange your visit