A FARMHOUSE with a former boarding kennels and cattery set amongst an acre of land has unexpectedly come back on the Helensburgh and Lomond property market.

Meikle Aiden, on Barbour Road in Kilcreggan, is up for sale for offers over £450,000.

(Image: Savills) (Image: Savills) (Image: Savills) The listing, published by Savills, includes the former farmhouse and various outbuildings and barns, offering a huge amount of development potential - subject to planning consent.

There is also an additional separate one bedroom cottage which is currently utilised as self catering holiday cottage.

(Image: Savills) (Image: Savills) Occupies an elevated position above the village, with wonderful views down the Firth of Clyde, Meikle Aiden offers various opportunities which could include extended family or running a family business from home - again subject to planning permission being granted.

Gated access to the property itself is off Barbour Road where there is a large parking area for multiple vehicles.

(Image: Savills) The main farmhouse is thought to date back to around the 1870s.

On the ground floor there are two large reception rooms, both of which have wood burning stoves and one with an adjoining study.

The kitchen is a good bright space and is fitted with a range of modern units. There is ample space for dining furniture if required.

(Image: Savills) There is also a sun room with views over the grounds and water beyond and a useful cloakroom.

The upper level offers four spacious bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate WC.

To the rear of the main farmhouse is a courtyard area which has access to a well proportioned one bedroom cottage.

(Image: Savills) Externally, Meikle Aiden Farm sits within grounds of around an acre and has various outbuildings and barns, with breathtaking views over the village and Clyde Estuary.

Property agent Caroleanne Gallagher said: "With its spacious accommodation this light and welcoming house is an ideal family home.

"The holiday cottage is an added advantage and provides a useful income stream and there is plenty of future potential within the outbuildings."

For more details, visit savills.com.