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Elegant Category A Listed mansion set within 25 acres shennanton house shennanton, , , , dg8 0eg

Elegant Category A Listed mansion set within 25 acres shennanton house, shennanton, kirkcowan, newton stewart, wigtownshire, dg8 0eg

Newton Stewart: 6 miles, Glasgow Airport: 88 miles, Glasgow city centre: 86 miles, Edinburgh Airport: 119 miles Directions From Glasgow, head south along the A77 and continue beyond Ayr, Girvan, Ballantrae and Cairnryan and on reaching head east along the A75 towards Newton Stewart. Approximately 4 miles before reaching Newton Stewart there is a signpost on the A75 to Shennanton House; continue along this road – Shennanton House on the left hand side. Alternatively from Glasgow, head south along the M74, exiting at Junction 15 (Beattock) then continue along the A701 to . On the Dumfries bypass, head west along the A75 and continue beyond Newton Stewart for approximately 6 miles. There is a signpost on the left hand side for Shennanton House. Turn right and continue beyond the farm and turn left at the banks of the into Shennanton House. Situation Situated in the heart of the beautiful countryside, the Cairnsmore Fleet and the Galloway hills provide a picturesque background for Shennanton House. Newton Stewart is approximately 4 miles away and provides a wide variety of shops and professional services. To the west are and Stranraer which also provide additional amenities including hospitals, secondary schools, supermarkets, hotels, shops and restaurants. There is a marina at Stranraer and excellent sailing opportunities on the Solway Coast. Galloway Forest Park – 300 square miles of wild beauty - is nearby and is the only place in the UK to have been awarded Dark Sky status. There is a rich Scottish heritage surrounding this area, evident by the number of castles and historic buildings in the district including Cardness Castle at and Maclellan’s Castle in . The area is also renowned for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with many mountain biking trails including the 7 Stanes in Kirroughtree. Within the locality there are numerous golf courses and a rich variety of fishing opportunities including Shennaton’s own fishing rights on Loch Eldrig. Within the grounds of Shennanton there is a four hole golf course and a tennis court. There are additional local facilities for horse riding, sailing and rowing, clay pigeon shooting and watersports. is famous for bird watching with the red kite trail and osprey platform at Threave Castle. History Shennanton House was built in 1908 for a prosperous family of rubber plantation owners and is a Category A Listed building. The eminent Glasgow architect Henry Edward Clifford (1852 – 1923), practised as an architect in Glasgow from 1877 and designed the Pollokshields Burgh Hall and numerous beautiful mansions within the garden suburb. His varied portfolio also included the Royal Troon golf clubhouse, Clydesdale cricket club pavilion and Arts and Crafts mansions throughout Ayrshire, Glasgow and Wigtownshire. Description Shennanton House is an impressive two storey U-plan English vernacular country house, with distinctive polygonal dressed rubble walling contrasting with fine ashlar dressings and masonry with rosemary tiled roof. Shennanton is a fine example of English Tudor/ vernacular style and is set within mature landscaped gardens and grounds which extend to approximately 25 acres. From the entrance gate and the lodge, a long driveway passes through woodland, including beech, oak and rhododendrons and the open lawns include a four hole pitch and putt course, croquet lawn and tennis court. The property was extensively refurbished in 1988 and converted Permission to restore Shennanton House into a single residential dwelling The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all into four self contained properties each with an abundance of charm house may be an option and details and enquiries should be made to the such servitude rights and others. and character to provide spacious and luxurious accommodation of planning department of Dumfries and Galloway council. Possession between three and five bedrooms, the majority with en suite facilities. Additional notes – the property has been used as an exclusive holiday Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. The four conversions within Shennanton are as follows: letting business since 1992. If the purchaser wishes to continue to run the letting business, VAT at the standard rate will be added to the sale price. Offers The Cairnsmore Additional information will be available from the selling agents. Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. The Cairnsmore is an exceptional house of immense character. It is A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers Local Authority - Dumfries and Galloway entered through the original front porch and comprises: grand hallway, are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following open plan dining area, drawing room, bedroom on the ground floor, EPC Ratings - inspection. kitchen and separate shower room and WC. On the first floor there The Bladnoch – G, The Cairnsmore – F, The Drumlin – F, are four additional bedrooms with two en suite and an additional The Merrick - F, Shennanton Lodge - F Viewing family bathroom. Strictly by appointment with Savills – 0141 222 5875 Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The Merrick The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, Purchase price The Merrick is accessed from the side of the property and comprises on burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the the ground floor: hallway, lounge, separate WC/ bathroom, bedroom and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the kitchen / breakfasting room. The first floor accommodation comprises: wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not three bedrooms with two en suite and an additional shower room. pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and attributable to the Seller or his agents. whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Drumlin A substantial house with many features of considerable character, comprising: hallway, lounge, kitchen / dining room, four bedrooms (two with en suite) and an additional shower room. The Bladnoch The smallest of the conversions with access from the east side, comprising: entrance hallway, study / gun room, kitchen / breakfasting room, sitting room with panelled walls, three bedrooms with two en suite. The Lodge Located by the main entrance and constructed of stone with a pitched slate room, this beautiful lodge comprises on the ground floor: entrance porch / hallway, kitchen / dining room, sitting room with patio doors and bathroom / WC. The first floor accommodation comprises two double sized bedrooms. There is a substantial surrounding garden with outbuilding / store. Games / snooker room The games / snooker room has pine flooring with feature tiled fireplace and timber surround. Panelled walls and beamed ceilings with exposed purloins and trusses. Grounds The grounds surrounding Shennanton House extend to approximately 25 acres and include a four hole pitch and putt course, croquet lawn and tennis court. Planning permissions Shennanton House was granted planning consent in 1989 for change of use and listed building consent for alterations to form four dwelling houses. Planning permission was also sought for five additional building plots for lodges but this planning permission has since lapsed.

Shennanton House internal area (approx): 1,149.9 sq. metres (12,377.1 sq. feet) The Lodge internal area (approx): 115.3 sq. metres (1,240.8 sq. feet) For identification only. Not to Scale. S hennanton Hous e, K irkowan JaggyTotal area: a pPixelsprox. 1149. 9 Imagingsq. metres (123 7Ltd7.1 sq. f©eet) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd

Cairnsmore Drumlin S hennanton Hous e, K irkowan Bladnoch Total area: approx. 114Merrick9.9 sq. metres (12377.1 sq. feet) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd

Cairnsmore Drumlin

Bladnoch Merrick

B edroom B edroom 4.52m x 7.49m 4.52m x 7.49m (14'10" x 24'7") (14'10" x 24'7") Games Games R oom R oom 9.67m x 5.55m 9.67m x 5.55m (31'9" x 18'2") (31'9" x 18'2") WC S hower R oom WC S hower R oom B edroom 4.10m x 7.30m (13'5" x 23'11")

Out S itting B edroom B uildings R oom 4.10m x 7.30m Wet 7.60m x 6.00m (13'5" x 23'11") B edroom R oom (24'11" x 19'8") 3.40m x 4.08m (11'2" x 13'4") S hower B edroom R oom Out S itting 5.10m x 5.60m (16'9" x 18'4") B uildings R oom Wet 7.60m x 6.00m B athroom B edroom R oom (24'11" x 19'8") 3.40m x 4.08m B edroom (11'2" x 13'4") 6.30m (20'8") Dining x 4.45m (14'7") max S hower S tudy R oom B athroom B edroom 2.60m x 4.08m 2.64m x 4.00m R oom 3.00m x 4.49m 5.10m x 5.60m (8'6" x 13'4") (9'10" x 14'9") (8'8" x 13'1") (16'9" x 18'4")

S hower B athroom R oom Kitchen Hallway B edroom 3.00m x 4.00m 3.00m x 8.10m 3.00m x 4.11m (9'10" x 13'1") (9'10" x 26'7") (9'10" x 13'6") B athroom S hower K itchen/B reakfas t 2.15m x 4.30m R oom B edroom R oom (7'1" x 14'1") 4.50m (14'9") max 6.30m (20'8") x 7.49m (24'7") Dining B edroom x 4.45m (14'7") max S tudy B athroom 3.63m (11'11") max R oom B athroom x 7.46m (24'6") 2.60m x 4.08m Dining 3.00m x 4.49m 2.64m x 4.00m (8'6" x 13'4") R oom (9'10" x 14'9") (8'8" x 13'1") 3.83m x 7.60m B edroom S hower (12'7" x 24'11") Hallway 3.83m x 4.90m 5.16m (16'11") R oom (12'7" x 16'1") x 5.67m (18'7") max

S hower B athroom R oom Kitchen Hallway BB aetdhrrooomom B athroom E3n.t0ra0nmce x 4.00m H3.a0ll0wmay x 8.10m 3.20.000m x x2 .944.m11m B athroom Ves tibule S hower (6'7" x 9'8") B athroom S hower 3.65(m9 'x1 30.6"8 mx 13'1") (9'10" x 26'7") R oom (9'10" x 13'6") (12' x 12'1") K itchen/B reakfas t 2.15m x 4.30m R oom R oom K itchen/Dining (7'1" x 14'1") R oom B edroom B edroom B edroom 5.78m (19') max B edroom S itting 4.50m (14'9") max 3.70m x 4.69m 4.05m x 3.94m 4.30m x 4.20m x 4.40m (14'5") 5.00m x 4.20m K itchen R oom x 7.49m (24'7") (12'2" x 15'5") (13'3" x 12'11") Drawing (14'1" x 13'9") B edroom B edroom B edroom B edroom (16'5" x 13'9") 5.00m x 4.20m 5.00m x 7.49m B edroom B edroom 6.46m (21'2") max R oom 5.00m x 3.65m 5.10m x 4.20m (16'5" x 13'9") (16'5" x 24'7") 7.74m x 5.90m 5.00m x 4.27m x 6.18m (20'3") 3.63m (11'11") max 5.00m x 9.69m (16'5" x 12') (16'9" x 13'9") (25'5" x 19'4") (16'5" x 14') x 7.46m (24'6") (16'5" x 31'9") B athrSohowmer Dining R oom R oom 3.83m x 7.60m B edroom S hower (12'7" x 24'11") Hallway 3.83m x 4.90m 5.16m (16'11") R oom (12'7" x 16'1") x 5.67m (18'7") max

Ground F loor F irs t F loor B athroom B athroom B athroom E ntrance Hallway 2.00m x 2.94m B athroom Ves tibule The lodge, S hennanton HS ohouwsere (6'7" x 9'8") 3.65m x 3.68m Total area: approx. 115.3 sq. metres (1240.8 sqR. feoeot)m B athroom (12' x 12'1") 1.88m x 3.90m For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd (6'2" x 12'10") K itchen/Dining R oom B edroom B edroom S tudy B edroom 5.78m (19') max NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed B edroom S2.i0t0tmi nx 3g.60m 3.70m x 4.69m 4.05m x 3.94m (6'7" x 11'10") 4.30m x 4.20m x 4.40m (14'5") 5.00m x 4.20m K itchen R oom B edroom B edroom (12'2" x 15'5") (13'3" x 12'11") Drawing Dining (14'1" x 13'9") B edroom to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance (16'5" x 13'9") 5.00m x 4.20m 5.00m x 7.49m B edroom B edroom 6.46m (21'2") max R oom R oom 5.00m x 3.65m 5.10m x 4.20m (16'5" x 13'9") 4.00m x 4.00m 7.74m x 5.90m (16'5" x 24'7") 5.00m x 4.27m (16'9" x 13'9") x 6.18m (20'3") 5.00m x 9.69m (13'1" x 13'1") (16'5" x 12') Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office © (25'5" x 19'4") (16'5" x 14') (16'5" x 31'9") S hower S itting Crown copyright licence number 100024244R oom Savills (L&P) Limited. R oom B edroom B edroom 4.01m x 4.12m 4.11m x 4.16m 4.11m x 3.70m (13'2" x 13'6") (13'6" x 13'8") (13'6" x 12'2") K itchen 1.99m x 4.19m (6'6" x 13'9") S tore

Ground Floor Firs t Floor Savills Glasgow [email protected] F loor F irs t F loor 0141 222 5875 The lodge, S hennanton Hous e Total area: approx. 115.3 sq. metres (1240.8 sq. feet) B athroom 1.88m x 3.90m For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd (6'2" x 12'10") Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise.

They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made inS tuthesedy particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or 2.00m x 3.60m distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance(6'7" x 11'1 0only") and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. PurchasersDining must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 170728LW savills.co.uk R oom 4.00m x 4.00m (13'1" x 13'1")

S itting R oom B edroom B edroom 4.01m x 4.12m 4.11m x 4.16m 4.11m x 3.70m (13'2" x 13'6") (13'6" x 13'8") (13'6" x 12'2") K itchen 1.99m x 4.19m (6'6" x 13'9") S tore

Ground Floor Firs t Floor