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EXCEPTIONAL, SUPERBLY PRESENTED VICTORIAN MERCHANT’S HOUSE. glenrosa 85 loudon street, newmilns, ka16 9hq EXCEPTIONAL, SUPERBLY PRESENTED VICTORIAN MERCHANT’S HOUSE. glenrosa 85 loudon street, newmilns, ka16 9hq Reception Hall w sitting room w dining room w games room w victorian conservatory w family room w kitchen w larder w utility room w ground floor bedroom and bathroom w 4 further bedrooms w bathroom w shower room w loft room w 6 car garage w boiler house w workshop w vinery / greenhouse w wood store w enclosed walled garden w about 0.96 acres in all w EPC Rating: E Kilmarnock 7 miles, Glasgow 26 Miles, Prestwick 16 miles. Situation Glenrosa is arguably the finest house in Newmilns, occupying a prominent position, set back from the road in the East Ayrshire village of Newmilns. The property is very well located for easy access to Glasgow via the M77 (about 25 miles) and to Ayr (16 miles). Transport links within the area are excellent with a regular train service to Glasgow from Kilmarnock (7 miles) while Prestwick Airport is about 13 miles distant. Newmilns has both primary and secondary schooling with Mearns Castle High School topping the rankings. Private schooling is available at Wellington in Ayr and Belmont, Newton Mearns (14 miles). Kilmarnock has a wider range of amenities including restaurants, theatre, hospital, cinema and sports complex. The surrounding rolling countryside of the Irvine Valley offers a network of country lanes, ideal for walking, cycling and hacking. The popular Burn Anne Walk is a pleasant 5 mile circuit adjacent to the property. There are many opportunities for field sports in the area and some of southwest Scotland's finest salmon and trout fishing is available in the area's lochs and rivers. Ayrshire is renowned for its numerous golf courses including the world famous Turnberry, Prestwick and Royal Troon. The Loudon Golf Club is located just outside the neighbouring village of Galston and the world class ‘19’ hole golf course designed by Colin Montgomerie at Rowallan Castle, is 10 miles away in Kilmaurs. There are first class yachting facilities at the marinas of Ardrossan, Largs, Inverkip and Troon. Nearby Dumfries House offers excellent walks, gardens, a café and restaurant. Description General Remarks Glenrosa is an imposing 19th century merchant’s house which displays Local Authority many exquisite Victorian features throughout its beautifully restored East Ayshire Council interior. Services The property is built in the traditional style with double fronted bay Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. windows and is constructed of red sandstone under a pitched tile roof. The accommodation spans two floors with the principal Outgoings reception rooms flowing neatly off a grand central reception hall and Council Tax Band F (£1717 16/17) four spacious bedrooms situated off a first floor landing. What sets EPC Glenrosa apart, however, is the superb quality of the original features, not least in the games room which remains perfectly intact with a Band E spectacular cupola shining natural light directly over the snooker table. The wood panelling in the room is exemplary but most unusually the original gallery remains, with a panelled seating area and ‘players’ WC’ so one could maintain an eye on your opponent at all times to avoid any suggestions of ungentlemanly conduct! The wooden floors, the magnificent wooden staircase with intricate stained glass window, the original Victorian conservatory and polished panelling in the master bedroom are also in immaculate condition and it is clear that the property has been beautifully maintained by not only the current owners but over the passage of time. Glenrosa combines history and character with modern comforts as seen in the contemporary kitchen which has granite work surfaces, tiled floor, breakfasting area, gas hob and lovely views over the garden. Two wood burning stoves in the sitting room and master bedroom again add to the comfort and ambiance of the property, as well as the obvious practical benefits in such a spacious property. Glenrosa is a truly spectacular family home and the opportunity to become the custodian of a great piece of local history awaits. Gardens and Grounds Glenrosa is approached by a gravel driveway bisecting twin stone gate piers as it leads up to a sweeping gravel drive to the front of the property. Either side of the driveway and enclosed within high stone walls are expanses of lawn with herbaceous border, magnificent rhododendrons and wonderful pine trees adding privacy and protection. The formal gardens of the property are found to the rear with manicured lawns surrounded by a mixture of paved and gravel walkways and stunning floral borders full of colour and in springtime, blossoming trees. A gate within the end wall of the garden leads through to a further expanse of lawn which in turn is bordered by the River Irvine. Glenrosa, 85 Loudoun Road, Newmilns Gross internal area(approx.): 432.7 sq m (4656.9 sq ft) For identification only. Not to Scale. Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc Glenrosa, 85 Loudoun Road, Newmilns Gross internal area(approx.): 432.7 sq m (4656.9 sq ft) For identification only. Not to Scale. Total gross internal area (approx): 4656.9 sq ft, 432.7 sq m Jaggy Pixels Imaging Ltd Oc Family For identification only. Not to Scale. Room Conservatory 4.62m x 3.57m 6.54m x 5.31m (15'2" x 11'9") (21'5" x 17'5") Family Room Conservatory 4.62m x 3.57m 6.54m x 5.31m (15'2" x 11'9") (21'5" x 17'5") Shower Room 2.47m x 1.80m (8'1" x 5'11") WC Bedroom 3.60m x 4.80m Utility Kitchen Shower (11'10" x 15'9") Room 4.48m x 4.03m Bathroom (14'8" x 13'3") Utility Room 2.67m (8'9") 3.30m x 2.38m 2.47m x 1.80m Cloaks (10'10" x 7'10") Room (8'1" x 5'11") x 4.00m (13'1") max 1.68m x 2.38m WC (5'6" x 7'10") Bedroom 3.60m x 4.80m Utility Kitchen (11'10" x 15'9") Room 4.48m x 4.03m Bathroom (14'8" x 13'3") Utility 2.67m (8'9") 3.30m x 2.38m WC Cloaks (10'10" x 7'10") Room x 4.00m (13'1") max 1.68m x 2.38m (5'6" x 7'10") WC Games Reception Room Hall Oce Larder 7.45m x 6.40m 10.17m x 2.73m 1.83m x 2.80m (24'5" x 21') (33'4" x 8'11") (6' x 9'2") Dining Sitting Room Games Room Reception 7.58m x 4.82m 5.70m x 4.80m (24'10" x 15'10") Oce Larder Room (18'8" x 15'9") Hall 7.45m x 6.40m 10.17m x 2.73m 1.83m x 2.80m (24'5" x 21') (33'4" x 8'11") (6' x 9'2") Dining Sitting Room Room 7.58m x 4.82m 5.70m x 4.80m (24'10" x 15'10") (18'8" x 15'9") Ground Floor Ground Floor Bedroom Bathroom 3.60m x 4.80m 2.80m x 2.48m (11'10" x 15'9") (9'2" x 8'2") Bedroom 4.36m x 4.80m (14'4" x 15'9") Bedroom Bathroom 3.60m x 4.80m 2.80m x 2.48m (11'10" x 15'9") (9'2" x 8'2") Bedroom 4.36m x 4.80m Loft (14'4" x 15'9") Room 5.19m x 7.39m (17' x 24'3") Loft Room 5.19m x 7.39m (17' x 24'3") Bedroom Bedroom 5.80m x 7.63m 5.41m x 4.80m (19' x 25') (17'9" x 15'9") Second Floor Bedroom Bedroom 5.80m x 7.63m 5.41m x 4.80m (19' x 25') (17'9" x 15'9") Second Floor Savills Glasgow [email protected] First Floor 0141 222 5875 First Floor Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. 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