THIS detached, four bedroom home to the east of Helensburgh could be the perfect purchase for those looking to move up the property ladder.

The house, in Granville Street, is on the market for offers over £520,000 and is being listed by Clyde Property.

Helensburgh Advertiser: The property is on the market for offers over £520,000The property is on the market for offers over £520,000

The listing states: "Dating back to the late 19th century, this imposing detached stone built Victorian villa extends to almost 2,300 square feet of accommodation having had a substantial, contemporary extension added to the side of the property.

"Enjoying a quiet cul-de-sac location in an established part of town, the house sits in impressive, level and extensive mature gardens.

Helensburgh Advertiser: The home has extensive gardensThe home has extensive gardens

"The interior offers great flexibility and is perfect for family life with a good mix of living accommodation and bedroom space.

"On the ground floor there is a formal bay windowed lounge with open fire, separate sitting room also to the front, along with a home office/bedroom with conservatory off and a dining room which in turn leads through to the extended part of the property.

Helensburgh Advertiser: The house is listed by Clyde PropertyThe house is listed by Clyde Property

"Here, there is a stunning open plan kitchen and family room with vaulted ceiling and magnificent bi-fold doors opening out onto a timber decked terrace with views across the south-facing gardens to the rear.

"Off the kitchen is a sizeable utility room and rear porch again with access out to the gardens.

Helensburgh Advertiser: It also comes with a conservatoryIt also comes with a conservatory

"Finally on the ground floor is a downstairs wc and cloakroom.

"Moving onto the upstairs accommodation, there are four generously proportioned double bedrooms along with a large family bathroom with separate bath and shower, together with a second shower room.

Helensburgh Advertiser: There are four bedrooms and three bathroomsThere are four bedrooms and three bathrooms

"Combining fantastic period features along with a contemporary modern extension, this magnificent home offers almost total privacy from its surrounding neighbours."

For more information visit clydeproperty.co.uk.