IF a gorgeous seaside home in a hidden-away hamlet on the Ayrshire coast sounds like your dream home, our latest Property of the Week could be right up your street.
'Farland' is substantial detached residence enjoying direct access to the shore front within the historically significant hamlet of Portencross.
This four bedroom conversion, which boasts spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde, is now on the market for offers over £570,000.
Converted from a barn in the late 1990s, it was specifically designed to take advantage of the magnificent coastal aspects over the Firth of Clyde and the islands beyond.
The exceptionally spacious interior offers well proportioned rooms comprising vestibule, central light filled reception hall, sitting room, four bedrooms (master en-suite), downstairs kitchen and family bathroom.
Upstairs leading to the bright and spacious formal lounge with dual aspects and wood burning stove, primary kitchen (breakfasting proportions), and WC. There is also a balcony area off the kitchen with external stair access to side.
Farland also benefits from an annexe known as ‘The Piggery’ which is a charming single storey self-contained area and offers an abundance of uses such as a granny/teenagers area, home office, etc.
The accommodation offers an entrance hall with utility area, shower room, open plan lounge/bedroom with vaulted ceiling and fitted kitchen.
The main house heating is via an air source heat pump and there are also solar panels. The property is also double glazed and also has mooring rights in the small harbour adjacent to Portencross Castle.
Externally Farland sits in extensive mature gardens accessed from a gated entrance to a large parking area, garage, greenhouse and a huge former byre which has been utilised as a workshop/store, the byre is ripe for a transformation subject to the appropriate planning consents.
People have lived at Portencross since the earliest times. The castle at Portencross dates from the 14th century. Legend has it that the castle was a resting place of the ancient kings of Scotland as their remains were carried by sea for burial in Iona.
The hamlet of Portencross sits north of the Craft Town of West Kilbride/Seamill. West Kilbride offers direct rail and road links to further afield and central hub of Glasgow.
The village offers an eclectic range of shops and eateries, with the marina at Largs catering for the sailing enthusiasts and the links of West Kilbride Golf Club close to hand.
To find out more about this amazing property, take a look at bit.ly/farlandportencross - or contact Slater Hogg and Howison estate agents in Largs on 01475 687400 to arrange to visit in person.
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