The Coats House, Sundrum, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA6

Magnificent house within 14th century castle


Description

A long, tree-lined avenue leads to Sundrum Castle which sits in around 85 acres of policies within Sundrum Estate . Electric gates give access to a private gravel driveway and parking area.

The Coats House forms the west wing, a major part of the castle which dates back to the 14th century. The property is L-shaped with the frontage facing south allowing plenty of light to flood the home and creating a suntrap in the form of a large sheltered terrace.
Spread over four levels with around 4,732 sq ft (439.60 sq.m) of generously proportioned accommodation, the home is rich in character with a catalogue of period features.
The stone-floored entrance hall leads to a beautiful and bright kitchen with range cooker, marble worktops, integrated appliances and a breakfast island, with ample room for a dining table in the bay window, where there is built-in seating. A door from the kitchen leads outside to the rear garden. There is a versatile dining room and a charming study with a turret window. A utility room and WC complete the ground floor.

A grand stone staircase leads up to the first, second and third floors.


The first floor is home to a stunning drawing room complete with high ceilings, feature fireplace and bay window offering spectacular views over the estate. Also on this level is a cosy family room/bedroom, sitting room with turret window and a large bathroom with clawfoot bath.
The second and third floors offer extremely versatile space and lend themselves mainly to bedrooms, with a total of five on offer in the property’s current configuration. The pièce de résistance is the luxurious principal suite with an en suite bathroom, dressing room and elevated views over the wider Sundrum Estate.

Externally, The Coats House has a private rear garden, patio area to the front and private parking within the grounds. Additionally the house has shared ownership of the estate policies with numerous walks through the woods and across the land, including the tennis court and fishing rights on the Water of Coyle.

Location

Sundrum Castle Estate, located six miles east of Ayr (off A70) spans 85 acres of parkland, woodland, and walks by the Water of Coyle. The Coats House is part of this estate, offering shared ownership of the land, fishing rights and a tennis court.

The town of Ayr provides various amenities and services, including local primary and secondary schooling with private co-education available at Wellington School. The A77/M77 provides major road access to Glasgow and Ayr has a main line railway station. Glasgow airport is approximately 40 miles by car while Prestwick airport is around 10 miles by car or can be accessed via rail from Ayr train station.

The Ayrshire coast is famous worldwide for golf with championship courses at Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry, all of which have hosted the Open Championship. Ayr Racecourse, home to the Scottish Grand National is approx. 5.9 miles away. There is excellent sailing on the Firth of Clyde with yachting marinas at Troon and further up the coast at Largs and Inverkip. One of the best beaches in Scotland, Ayr Beach has been awarded a Seaside Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful.

Historically, Sundrum Castle dates back to the 1360s, with significant improvements made in the late 18th century. The castle, known for its strength and thick walls, was expanded by John Hamilton in the 1790s. It later became a hotel and was restored in 1991. The castle is now divided into just three properties, including The Coats House.

Square Footage: 4,732 sq ft



Additional Info

B listed property
Water - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Gas - LPG Calor
Drainage - private septic tank (looked after by the factor)
Heating - Oil

Factor - Blytheswood
Costs - approx. £220 per month