Impressive family home with panoramic coastal views

Description

Marathon is a stunning example of a blonde sandstone detached villa built in the late 1880s which offers accommodation over two levels and is set in one of the most desirable streets in West Kilbride, offering incredible views of the Firth of Clyde and the Isle of Arran.

The property offers traditionally proportioned rooms typical of the period, all beautifully decorated, with high ceilings, original balustrades and other carefully preserved features. The impressive interior is entered through an entrance vestibule with beautiful original mosaic tiled floor and stained glass windows and then into a generous reception hall with main staircase and original balustrade and stained glass window on the mid landing. Off the hall is an elegant traditional drawing room with bay window looking onto the front garden and a sitting room adjacent; both rooms have fine fireplaces. There is a separate dining room looking onto the rear garden with a door leading outside.

The contemporary Smallbone kitchen is extremely well appointed with a range of built in appliances, granite worktops, gas hob and white two oven AGA. The kitchen has plenty of space for dining and leads through to a characterful morning room which accesses the garden. A bathroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor accommodation comprises a family bathroom with shower and five generous bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a superb bay window allowing full advantage to be taken of the panoramic views. Bedroom 5 would make an excellent study.

The gardens to both the front and rear are mainly lawned with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs providing seasonal colour. The driveway provides excellent off street parking and leads to the garage with dual wrought iron gates giving additional privacy and security.

Marathon is a real testament to the current owners’ commitment and style, and is one of the finest examples of a family home within the area.

Location

Marathon occupies a prime elevated position with panoramic views to the front over West Kilbride, the Firth of Clyde and beyond to Arran. The villa is set amidst mature gardens with a wide range of shrubs and trees.

West Kilbride and neighbouring Seamill are pretty villages, located between Ardrossan and Largs on the Clyde coast. The views from both villages encompass the entire Clyde Estuary including the Sound of Bute, the Isle of Arran with Goat Fell and Holy Island. In a community-inspired development, West Kilbride has been designated Scotland's first Craft Town. In late Victorian times, Seamill became popular as a summer resort with The Hydropathic – now renowned as the Seamill Hydro Hotel – enabling visitors to enjoy restorative water cures. The Seamill Hydro Hotel is a recognised conference centre and North Ayrshire's leading venue for wedding receptions.

West Kilbride has a railway station with direct commuter services to Largs and Glasgow Central station, with a journey time of under an hour to the city. Local schooling is available in West Kilbride with additional secondary schooling in Largs and Ardrossan. Private schooling is available at Wellington School in Ayr which offers co-education from the ages of three to 18, or in Glasgow.

Ayrshire is famous worldwide for golf, with world class championship courses at Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick, all of which have hosted the British Open. The West Kilbride Golf Club is a championship links course which was founded in 1893. The course is 6452 yards long and was designed by "Old" Tom Morris. Despite its name, it is located in Seamill.

There is excellent sailing in the Firth of Clyde with yachting marinas at Troon, Largs and Inverkip. There are also good opportunities for field sports including horse riding, shooting and fishing.

Square Footage: 3,541 sq ft



Additional Info

Council Tax - Band G