Fancy an impressive B listed detached Gothic-style villa in Ayrshire which has just gone on the market for offers over £700,000?

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Fernbank

Fernbank, situated near Kilbirnie in North Ayrshire, is surrounded by its own arboretum, including two impressive giant redwoods and monkey puzzle trees positioned at either side of the driveway.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Gym

It also comes complete with its own gym.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: bed

Full of character and charm, Fernbank benefits from accommodation over two floors extending to approximately 2280 sq ft in the main house.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Outbuilding lounge

The outbuildings offer an extra 1960 sq ft of usable space, which includes a self contained apartment.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Outbuildings

Accessed through electric gates and along the driveway to the front, the property is substantial and occupies a fantastic position within its own arboretum.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Hallway

The house is entered through a vestibule which leads into the entrance hall giving access to all the other rooms.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Sitting

The main reception rooms include the living room, sitting room and dining room.

The living room has a beautiful corner bay window looking over the garden and along with the other reception rooms has a focal fireplace.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: dining

The kitchen is designed in a country style and has a variety of storage options, ample marble worktop space, Belfast sink and a range cooker, along with plenty of space for informal dining.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Kitchen

A door from the kitchen leads out to the garden.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: bed

Finally the ground floor bedroom offers a versatile space as a guest bedroom or study and is located next to the stunning family bathroom which boasts a striking slipper rolltop bath.

A beautiful turned staircase with cast iron balustrade leads upstairs to three well proportioned bedrooms and a stylish shower room.
 

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Bed

Externally, Fernbank benefits from a substantial outbuilding which was formerly a stable block. It is of stone construction under a slate roof and comprises a utility room, store room, gym, office and a garage, all on the ground floor.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Outbuilding bed

Upstairs offers a separate one bedroom apartment complete with kitchen/dining room, living room, bedroom and shower room. A spacious hay loft is located over the garage.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Lands

The garden grounds are stunning and consist of lush green lawns and a range of mature botanical specimen trees forming part of the woodland surrounding the home and offering a secluded and tranquil setting with a stream flowing through the lower portion of garden.

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Greens

To find out more about this amazing property, visit Savills, Ayrshire.