Montgomerie Drive, Stewarton, Stewarton, KA3 3AP

This traditional terraced villa forms part of the converted Lainshaw Mansion House and sits within extensive manicured gardens grounds. The development was converted in 2006 and this unique property offers bright and spacious apartments over two levels.

The accommodation comprises reception hall, downstairs cloaks/wc, impressive lounge with space for formal dining table and chairs if desired. Modern fitted dining size kitchen. The upper floor has two double size bedroom and a modern 4 piece 'Jack & Jill' bathroom incorporating double shower, roll top bath, wash basin and wc. The upper landing is a very useful space and at present is utilized as a office work area. 

The property has a selection of enhancements and features including the original Gothic design hood mould windows to the front and high ceilings in the lounge, kitchen and hallway.  The property has a gas fired central heating system as well as underfloor heating through the ground level. There is a modern fitted kitchen with appliances and as mentioned, a spacious bathroom on the upper floor. Two parking spaces are allocated to this property and there are additional visitors spaces at hand.

The gardens are communal and a superb feature of this house, all being regularly maintained by the factor. The areas include the front central drive and turning area with the residents and visitor parking, ornamental lawn to the rear with well stocked borders  and a friendly patio and barbecue area, used by many when the weather allows!

Stewarton is a bustling town in a rural part of East Ayrshire about 6 miles North of Kilmarnock and is well services by the local amenities. They include a selection of shops and supermarkets, primary and secondary schooling within a short distance and a choice of restaurants and bars. Local transport is available with regular bus and rails service to Glasgow with approximately 34 trains per day and an average travel time of 36 minutes, ideal for commuting. Additional amenities are available within Kilmarnock a short distance away.

History:

Lainshaw House is one of the principal country houses in the Stewarton area. It has a complex building history and its external appearance is now largely of the 19th century. An unusual combination of the Classical style with some Tudor-Gothic details such as hoodmoulds and slender angle turrets, Lainshaw is an important part of the area's architectural history.

Situated on the banks of the River Annick, it is likely that a residence existed at this site since the 15th century. The exterior of the present house dates predominantly from the early part of the 19th century and the majority of the building was constructed by the first William Cunningham of Lainshaw, who died in 1849. An earlier, 18th century section of the house can be seen at the rear of the house and recent archaeological work suggests that small sections of a previous 15th or 16th century tower house may remain within the present house.

The 10th Laird of Lainshaw, Sir Walter Montgomerie-Cuninghame, lost a fortune as a result of the American War of Independence. The estate was then bought in 1779 by William Cunninghame, a tobacco merchant from Kilmarnock. On acquiring the Estate, William spent a great deal of money extending the house and the grounds and the earlier section to the rear of the house may date from his occupancy. His son, William Cunningham the Younger then inherited the Estate in 1799. He remodelled the house extensively during the early part of the 19th century and it is recorded that an additional wing was begun in 1824. This may be the single-storey Gothic wing. It may be that the majority of the house was constructed in 1833. He died in 1849 and the house passed to his younger half-brother. The house remained in the family until it was bought by the Local Authority in 1947 and became a care home for the elderly. Originally situated within large estate grounds, the development of the town of Stewarton through the 20th century has meant that Lainshaw now sits close by the town and recent 21st century houses are nearby. The interior was previously damaged by fire. It has recently been converted into flats and some chimney pieces are though to remain (2009).

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