5 bedroom detached house for sale

Glenshamrock is privately situated in a secluded location in scenic rural Ayrshire within a short distance of the local town of Auchinleck in East Ayrshire and within easy reach of Glasgow and the central belt. Auchinleck has a good range of local facilities which include supermarket, hotel, butchers and bakers. The popular and well regarded Lochside House Hotel and Spa is 7 miles distant. There is a railway station with connections to Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Ayr. The Barony Campus in Cumnock (about 3 miles) which opened in 2020 incorporates both primary and secondary schooling. It has a modern sports centre and outdoor facilities providing enhanced leisure and recreational facilities to the local community. There is a private school, Wellington in the county town of Ayr (about 15 miles). Ayr has a variety of excellent shops and supermarkets, out of town retail park, leisure facilities including theatre and cinema along with a stunning long sandy beach. There are many riding and walking opportunities to be found in the local area including the Lugar Water walk, a scenic waterside pathway from Ochiltree to Auchinleck passing through Dumfries House Estate.

Auchinleck Estate is nearby and there is a popular coffee and gift shop (Boswell’s Coach House) within the estate grounds along with enjoyable riverside walks. Auchinleck Mansion House, was built by Lord Auchinleck, James Boswell in the late 1700s. Dumfries House Estate also close by is arguably one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes with an outstanding collection of 18th century furniture, walled garden and coffee house.

Glenshamrock Farm is a most attractive substantial farmhouse constructed in the nineteenth century of stone over two storeys under a pitched slate roof. It is approached from a minor public road to its own private drive to the u-shaped gravelled courtyard with extensive parking area. The house has been extended and features luxurious and spacious living accommodation including an annex in one wing which is ideal for multi-generational living or guest accommodation whilst the other wing of the house contains a workshop and garages with an electric door in the gable end. There is a useful range of outbuildings including the first-class equestrian facilities, riding arena and grazing land extending to approximately 19.52 acres. The property is surrounded by mature coniferous woodland (in other ownership) affording Glenshamrock complete privacy.

The bright and spacious accommodation has been beautifully upgraded recently to include an impressive new fitted kitchen with floor and wall mounted units, large central island, oil fired Aga and integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and electric oven, the vaulted beamed ceiling has Velux skylights and patio door opening directly onto the terrace, herringbone flooring, one exposed stone wall with gas stove (not connected) adding character and charm to this large family/entertaining space. A passageway from the kitchen leads to the cosy snug, a shower room with large walk-in shower, beautifully appointed living room with wood burning stove, set in exposed brick fireplace and French doors leading to the garden. From the living room there is access to a sitting room/gym which has direct access to the garden. There is a useful laundry room with fitted units and a sink. Stairs rise to the first floor where there are five double bedrooms and a bathroom which also leads to the master bedroom.

The attached annex is off the entrance hall and comprises a living room overlooking the patio through full height windows. It has bespoke built-in book shelving and a spiral staircase with frameless glass balustrade to a gallery which could be used as an office/reading area or sleeping platform. There is a generous double sized bedroom and en suite shower room with walk-in shower and fitted bathroom furniture. The other wing of the house houses the workshop, store room and garage with electric roller door, power and light. This space could also be developed (subject to necessary planning consents).

The garden is mainly laid to lawn bounded by hedging and there is a large flagged patio with summer flower beds. To the rear of the house the gravelled courtyard provides parking for several vehicles.

OUTBUILDINGS
Stable Block: About 21m x 10m
Concrete frame, profile sheeting roof with concrete floor, sliding door entrance. 6 bespoke built stables and a wash bay and hot water shower (plumbed for water feeders). Multiple power and light.

Shed: About 22m x 17m
Open fronted shed, brick, timber, corrugated iron and concrete floor. Sliding door through to stables. Multiple power sockets and light.

Hay Shed: About 5.5m x 16.5m
Steel, timber and corrugated iron. Multiple power sockets and overhead lighting. .

There is about 19.52 acres of grazing land, and several weight-management paddocks, and grazing paddocks for horses with granite dusk tracks and post and rail fencing. The land is principally classified as Grade 4(1) by the James Hutton Institute. There is a pretty area known as ‘the Grove’ at the rear of the property, planted with trees and during the summer months a pathway is cut away and can be used for walking and exercising the animals.

Arena: About 25m x 45m
An all-weather silica and sand floodlit riding arena.

EPC Rating = E