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PORTA LEACACH HOUSE KILDONAN · ISLE OF ARRAN PORTA LEACACH HOUSE KILDONAN · ISLE OF ARRAN · KA27 8SD Brodick: 10 miles Airport: 40 miles via ferry Glasgow: 48 miles via ferry One of the most unique country homes on the Isle of Arran with stunning panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde Detached family home in a beautiful waterside location Recently refurbished to an exacting standard Three reception rooms, five bedrooms Sought after coastal location with stunning views Stone built steading with development potential Wonderful gardens and paddocks Around 32 acres in all. The setting is rare for the island, and this is one of very few properties SHORE FRONT DIRECTIONS which are on the water side of the main road, giving direct access to the The property benefits from access to the shore with the southern From Glasgow head west via the M8 and A737 to Ardrossan Ferry spectacular coastline. Terminal. A frequent ferry service runs between Ardrossan and Brodick, boundary being the high tide point. The property was built in 1896 as a traditional Scottish farmhouse and has which takes approximately 55 minutes. since been sensitively refurbished and extended by our clients to create a SERVICES From Brodick Ferry Terminal take a left onto the A841. Continue for wonderful home. Set over two floors, the property offers a flexible layout Mains electricity, oil fired central heating, private water and drainage. approximately 10 miles, through Lamlash and Whiting Bay, before taking ideal for family living and entertaining, with modern fixtures and fittings a left signposted Kildonan. After 0.6 miles, turn left onto a private road. complementing a host of period features. LOCAL AUTHORITY Continue to the end of the road, staying left at the fork, until you reach The property can be entered from the front porch and side vestibule, both North Ayrshire Council Porta Leacach House on the shoreline. opening onto a welcoming reception hallway which leads to the main living accommodation. The front porch has glass on three sides and is a fantastic COUNCIL TAX SITUATION spot to enjoy the wonderful coastal views. The principal reception rooms Band D Porta Leacach House is situated in an unusually private coastal setting on the are to the front of the property and take full advantage of the views on offer. southern tip of the Isle of Arran, at the edge of the village of Kildonan. The drawing room benefits from a dual aspect from two windows with lovely EPC RATING Kildonan has a fantastic white sand beach and stunning views over the panelling surround and a feature fireplace. The dining room provides ample Band E Ayrshire coastline to the island of Pladda amd Ailsa Craig. The village hall is space for a large dining table and chairs, with a door off leading into the study. the main hub and there is a post office and the Kildonan Hotel, which has a The large family kitchen is at the heart of the property. The kitchen is fully SERVITUDE RIGHTS, BURDENS AND restaurant and bar. Kildonan Castle is within a short walk of the property and equipped with a range of wall and base units, a dark blue Aga, island unit and WAYLEAVES the area is a haven for wildlife, including otters and seals. plenty of space for a dining table and chairs. A large utility room and porch are The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, Nearby Whiting Bay provides a wider range of services including newsagent, located off the kitchen, with the porch giving access to the rear gardens. A burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and post office, pharmacy, café/bar and bistro, hardware store and a farm pantry and WC complete the lower accommodation. rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water shop. There is also a craft outlet and art gallery as well as an 18 hole golf The master bedroom is located on the first floor and is flooded with light from and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and course. Primary schooling is available in the village and there is a new high four windows. There is a spacious en suite shower room. A second double other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted school at Lamlash. The surrounding area provides some of Arran’s most bedroom has wonderful views to the front of the property and an en suite and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. scenic walks, not only along the shoreline but also through the forest to the shower room. Three further bedrooms share a family bathroom. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of Glenashdale Falls. all such servitude rights and others. The Isle of Arran is Scotland’s most southerly island and is also one of the OUTBUILDINGS POSSESSION most easily accessible. Approximately 60 miles round, it has some of the The property benefits from a number of useful outbuildings. There is a large finest sandy beaches, excellent walking and rambling and both sea and timber built shed which provides plenty of space for garden storage. There Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. trout fishing. Tourist attractions include Arran Aromatics, the Arran Heritage is a stone built L-shaped steading which is in a semi-derelict state. There Museum, the Lochranza Distillery and Brodick Castle. The island is often is the potential to develop this into additional accommodation, or two self- OFFERS referred to as “Scotland in miniature”, as it is divided into highland and catering holiday lets, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault. It is a popular destination for Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective geologists, due to the substantial volcanic activity around 16 million years GARDENS AND GROUNDS purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. ago in the Tertiary period. There are many stone circles and standing stones The property is set within around 32 acres of its own land. There are dating from Neolithic times, including those on Machrie Moor and the Giants’ wonderful gardens which surround the property to both sides and to the VIEWING Graves above Whiting Bay. rear. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with an area for growing fruit and There are seven golf courses on the island and Porta Leacach House is well vegetables. There is a stone patio area to the west of the house, which Strictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875 situated for access to Whiting Bay Golf Club and Lamlash Golf Club. provides a perfect sunny spot for a table and chairs. A gravel driveway provides parking space for a number of cars. PURCHASE PRICE DESCRIPTION There are several paddocks to the south and east of the property. Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the Porta Leacach House occupies a prime coastal position which is reached by event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not a shared drive that leads from the main road down to the water’s edge. attributable to the Seller or his agents. FLOOPorta LeacachRPLANS House, Kildonan, Isle of Arran Total area:T approx.otal area: 208.8approx . sq.208 .metres8 sq. me (2248.0tres (2248 sq..0 s qfeet). feet ) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd For identificationGross Inte only.rnal Are aNot (app rtoox) scale. Copyright JPI ltd. G round Floor Approx. 125.1 sq. metres (1346.3 sq. feet) Utility R oom 1.90m x 5.40m Firs t Floor (6'3" x 17'9") Approx. 83.8 sq. metres (901.6 sq. feet) R ear P orc h S hower 2.40m x 1.95m R oom (7'10" x 6'5") 2.00m x 3.39m (6'7" x 11'1") K itc hen/B reakfas t R oom 5.61m x 5.40m (18'5" x 17'9") B edroom 5.72m x 3.39m (18'9" x 11'1") P antry Hall 1.80m x 3.27m E ntrance 2.19m x 2.03m (5'11" x 10'9") Ves tibule (7'2" x 6'8") WC S tudy S hower B athroom 1.95m x 4.40m R oom 2.00m x 1.90m B edroom (6'5" x 14'5") (6'7" x 6'3") 2.27m x 2.00m 2.00m x 3.50m (7'5" x 6'7") (6'7" x 11'6") Drawing R oom 5.40m x 4.27m (17'9" x 14') R ec eption Dining Hall R oom B edroom 3.30m x 4.40m 3.10m x 3.59m (10'10" x 14'5") B edroom B edroom 2.98m (9'9") max 2.07m x 2.90m (10'2" x 11'9") x 4.27m (14') (6'10" x 9'6") P orc h 1.84m x 2.03m (6' x 6'8") NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © Crown copyright licence number 100022432 Savills (L&P) Limited. NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.