‘Grange House’, Culroy, by

‘Grange House’, Culroy, by Ayr

Situation Key Features

Grange House is an elegant Georgian country house which originally dates • 18th Century country house from around 1750 but has been extended and improved immeasurably to • Approximately 30 acres form a classic country house just four miles from the historic village of • Beautiful grounds and gardens , birthplace of Rabbie Burns. It is situated within approximately 29 • Five bedrooms acres of beautiful garden grounds and woodland and comes complete with • Three reception rooms separate letting cottage, stables with studio flat above, ornamental lake and a • Gymnasium separate fully self contained gymnasium. • Holiday Cottage • Tennis court The property and surrounding outbuildings have undergone a comprehensive modernisation programme which has been carried out in meticulous detail. The stables have been converted to form a traditional three bedroom property perfect for holiday lets or extended family whilst the original garage block is now a fully integrated gymnasium with sauna, Jacuzzi room and studio. It has wonderful views over the gardens.

The property lies 4 miles to the south of the village of Alloway which has a general store, post office, chemist, library and primary school. There are sporting facilities at Cambusdoon Cricket and Hockey Club and a championship winning team at Ayr Rugby Club. Ayr has comprehensive retail shopping and Wellington School provides private co-educational schooling.

For the commuter the A77 provides swift road links to Glasgow and the central belt. There are mainline rail stations at Ayr and and whilst Prestwick International Airport offers regular flights to many European destinations.

Ayrshire is famous worldwide for its golf, with championship golf courses at Royal Troon, Prestwick and . There is excellent sailing on the of Clyde, yachting marinas at Troon and further up the coast at Largs.

Description EER Band D

Grange House is an elegant country house dating from the late 18th century. The house, which is rectangular in plan, comprises of three storeys on a raised basement and is built of pink coursed stone blocks. It is arguably one of the finest properties in the area and has many period features, including sash windows, moulded eaves and a hipped roof with dormers.

The property has been modernised throughout and the professionally styled interior lends the house a contemporary feel without detracting in any way from the origins of the original house. As the photographs and our HD movie will show it is a superb home.

The accommodation extends to over 5200 sq ft with generous ceiling heights and a flexible layout which could be configured to individual requirements.

A flight of stone steps leads to a central, pilastered doorway 3 between two ⁄4 engaged columns with Doric entablature. The doors open into a large reception hall with stone flag flooring and cornicing. Doors lead to the study, dining room and drawing room.

A spiral stone staircase leads from the entrance hall up to the first floor and down to the lower ground floor. Off the first floor landing is the master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and dressing room. There are also two further bedrooms with en-suite facilities and a linen cupboard.

From the first floor landing a wooden staircase leads up to a second floor landing which has doors leading to a further two bedrooms and bathroom.

The spiral stone staircase also leads down to a lower hallway, which has stone flooring and doors leading to the sitting room, cloakroom, utility room, dining kitchen with walk in larder. The sitting room has a side door which leads on to a terrace. The kitchen/family room is open plan with stoned flooring and a range of wall and base units. A door leads to a further side entrance.

Outbuildings

Gymnasium To the South of the house is a large garage block which has been recently converted to form a purpose built gymnasium complete with floor to ceiling windows which overlook the gardens. It has a studio, Jacuzzi room, sauna, open plan gym area and shower room.

Stable Complex There is a stable complex which has been converted to form a fully self contained three bedroom holiday cottage which has a current configuration of entrance hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen, utility room, WC, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The annexe to the cottage comprises stabling incorporating 3 loose boxes with a studio flat above.

Tool Shed There is a large machinery store with double doors on two sides, WC and wash hand basin.

Greenhouse There are two lean to style timber framed greenhouses within the formal walled garden adjacent to the main house.

Timber summer house Paved area with seating. Mains power supply.

Grounds Set amid mature parkland are approximately 5 acres of landscaped garden grounds. There is a sweeping driveway to the front lined by mature trees and shrubs and opens out to a large chipped parking area which provides ample hard standing for multiple vehicles.

Among the mature trees are spring bulbs, perennials, shrubs and rose garden providing an abundance of seasonal colour and interest. There are expansive lawns to the south east of the house leading down to a delightful ornamental lake with dressed stone weir.

The outflow from the lake runs into the Culroy Burn which flows along the northern edge of the property.

Situated to the north of the house is an all weather tennis court. In addition there are approximately 25 acres of grounds including fenced paddocks surrounded by intermittent areas of mature woodland and boundaries of mixed style including some stone walls. Approximate Gross Internal Area = 520 sq m / 5597 sq ft

Bedroom Bedroom 5.73 x 4.35 5.69 x 4.94 18'10 x 14'3 Bedroom Bedroom 18'8 x 16'2 7.43 x 3.83 Landing 7.42 x 3.80 24'4 x 12'6 Storage Storage 24'5 x 12'7 Landing

T Bathroom En Suite Bedroom 4.17 x 2.25 3.13 x 2.73 Bathroom Dressing Room 13'8 x 7'5 4.26 x 3.78 10'3 x 8'11 14'0 x 12'5 4.30 x 3.29 3.41 x 2.78 En Suite 14'1 x 10'10 3.04 x 2.73 11'2 x 9'1 10'0 x 8'11 Second Floor

First Floor

TV Lounge 3.37 x 1.51 Study 5.47 x 4.39 11'1 x 4'11 4.00 x 3.58 Conservatory 17'11 x 14'5 13'1 x 11'9 5.59 x 3.34 Up Dn 18'4 x 10'11 Kitchen / Up Reception Room Dining Area Hall 8.49 x 6.98 8.50 x 5.61 27'10 x 22'11 Hall 27'11 x 18'5

Utility Room Dining Room 3.69 x 3.61 5.72 x 4.38 Pantry Storage Store WC 12'1 x 11'10 18'9 x 14'4 3.36 x 2.68 2.58 x 1.65 11'0 x 8'10 T 8'6 x 5'5 Storage Lower Ground Floor IN

Ground Floor Measurements

Ground floor Reception hall 28’1 x 9’10 Drawing room 27’11 x 18’6 Study 13’4 x 13’3 Dining room 18’8 x 14’3 Butler’s pantry

Lower ground floor Lower hall 18’10 x 9’11 Kitchen 27’10 x 18’8 Utility Cloak/boot room 14’9 x 10’3 Sitting room 18’7 x 14’3

First floor Master bedroom 18’6 x 14’ En-suite 13’11 x 12’8 Dressing Guest Bedroom 18’9 x 14’ En-suite Bedroom 3 13’11 x 12’10 En-suite

Second floor Bedroom 4 15’8 x 12’6 Bedroom 5 12’8 x 8’5 Bathroom

Conservatory 18’4 x 10’11 Travel Directions

SatNav Postcode: KA19 8EP Property Reference: AY1374

From our office in Ayr proceed South on the A77 by pass. Follow sign posts for . When passing through on the A77, turn right up School Road towards the B7024. At the T junction turn right on to the B7024 and turn right into the hamlet of Culroy. The gates to Grange House lie 100 yds on the right hand side. 14 Beresford Terrace, Ayr KA7 2EG T. 01292 880 888 F. 01292 613 588 E. [email protected]

HD Property Movie available at www.corumproperty.co.uk

We believe these details to be correct however their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form any part of a contract. Fixtures and fittings are not included unless specified in the schedule. Photographs are produced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item is included for sale with the property. All measurements and distances are approximate. Floorplans are for illustration purposes and may not be to scale. Corum is a trading name for The Corum Partnership, 20 Blythswood Square, Glasgow G2 4BG.