Located in the quaint village of Kildonan, with a breath-taking clifftop position and open sea views, Auchenhew House is a sizeable 19th-century semi-detached farmhouse offering versatile accommodation with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two generous reception areas. Well-maintained by the current owners, the house has been utilised as a highly successful holiday let and is adjoined by two further properties, both incorporating two bedrooms and open-plan living areas, which are available by separate negotiation. The farmhouse retains its authentic rustic character, whilst being tastefully modernised with understated interiors and natural pine finishings, and features picture windows capturing scenic views from most rooms. Completing this enchanting proposition is a south-facing garden and off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

Features
• Spectacular cliff-top setting
• Delightful, open sea and country views
• Substantial Georgian semi-detached farmhouse
• 2 Cottages available by separate negotiation
• Entrance hall with storage
• Sociable dining kitchen
• Bright & spacious living room
• Versatile lounge/family room
• Master bedroom with en-suite
• Bedroom 2 with en-suite
• 1 Further bedroom
• Family bathroom
• Well-maintained suntrap garden
• Generous shared driveway
• EH & partial DG

The Georgian house is entered via French doors opening into a tile-floored reception hall with a built-in store cupboard, perfect for coats and muddy boots. From the hall, you step into a generous kitchen with south-facing French doors leading onto the garden. Designed with socialising in mind, the kitchen is fitted around a large central dining area and appointed with contemporary beech-toned cabinets and spacious countertops. Plentiful space is provided for freestanding goods, whilst plumbing for laundry appliances is housed in a cupboard accessed from the hall. The kitchen is further enhanced by a homely wood-burning stove and, continuing the congenial feel, flows openly into a living room adjoined by a versatile triple-aspect lounge, easily adapted to a fourth bedroom. Both reception areas open onto the south-facing garden and promise flexible space for furniture, whilst enjoying abundant character with beamed ceilings and wood-burning stoves nestled into brick surrounds. Completing the ground floor accommodation and reached from the living room, via an internal hall, is the family bathroom. The bright, fully tiled modern bathroom is well-equipped with a WC, a wall hung basin and vanity unit, a chrome towel radiator, a sumptuous bathtub, and a shower enclosure.

Located on the first floor and fanning off a light and airy central landing are a good-sized single bedroom and two south-facing double bedrooms, with capacious store cupboards and en-suite shower rooms. One of the double bedrooms also features a charming pine-wood recess with shelving and storage. The property is electrically heated and mainly double-glazed.

Externally, the house is hugged by neatly lawned gardens to the side and rear, with the south-facing rear garden supplemented by a patio seating area – a delightful sunny spot to relax and take in the spectacular sea views, reaching as far as the Northern Irish coast. The house is approached by a driveway leading to a parking area for multiple vehicles, shared with the two adjoining properties.

All furnishings can be available by separate negotiation if desired.

Kildonan, Isle of Arran

‘Auchenhew House’ has a fantastic cliff-side position within Kildonan, with far-reaching southerly views, which overlook the islands of Pladda and Ailsa Craig. The traditional farmhouse is situated on the south of the Isle of Arran, in the village of Kildonan. This pretty village is off the main coast road. It has a sandy beach and a hotel/bar/restaurant, which are within a short walk from the property. Kildonan is a haven for otters, seals and a wide range of other wildlife. Kildonan also boasts Yellowport harbour, a sheltered mooring for small boats, opposite Kildonan village hall.

‘Auchenhew House’ is 4 miles from Whiting Bay with shops, pubs, restaurants and other amenities including a primary school, village hall, garages, golf course, bowling and putting greens. Four miles further on, is Lamlash with a secondary school, hospital, police, fire and coastguard stations and sheltered mooring facilities in Lamlash Bay.

The main ferry port at Brodick (12 miles) has a selection of shops including leisure facilities at Auchrannie Hotel, including swimming pools, a sports hall and spa. There is also an 18-hole golf course, primary school, banks and hotels. Brodick Castle, a National Trust for Scotland property, sits 2 miles to the north and over looks Brodick Bay. Brodick is the port from which regular sailings throughout the day, serviced by Caledonian MacBrayne, lead to the mainland at Ardrossan. Commuters and travellers now benefit from Road Equivalent Tarrif (RET) ferry fares, which are substantially lower than before. Ardrossan has a main line rail station, with trains to Glasgow that connect with the ferry times, and is approximately 30 miles from Glasgow City Centre. Prestwick International Airport is 16 miles to the south of Ardrossan, with Glasgow International Airport 24 miles east of Ardrossan.

Other interesting places on the island include the brewery at Claddach, the distillery at Lochranza and Arran Provisions factory in Lamlash. Also at Claddach, is Arran Aromatics soap, candle and perfume factory. A short drive away is the newly constructed Lagg Distillery, which offers facilities and visitor amenities.

Arran offers some of the most spectacular hill-walking opportunities in Scotland and its seven golf courses ensure that tourists and locals alike are well provided for. For those with an interest in horses, there is an equestrian centre at Blackwaterfoot, on the west coast. The island offers, by prior arrangement, opportunities to shoot pheasant, stalk red deer, as well as some very good fresh water and sea fishing.