Kingarth Lodge, Galston, East Ayrshire, KA4

Description
Kingarth Lodge is a deceptive and historic home which is set within the former walled kitchen produce garden of Cessnock Castle.
The roadside exterior appearance of the property belies its true depth and character, and it is something of a very positive pleasant surprise when one emerges into the courtyard. The house is of mainly quartz stone harled render exterior and for the most part is under a slated roof. Internally the house is well finished and brimming with character and charm, there is good use of exposed picked and pointed natural stone with historic indents, refurbished hardwood floorboards, warming multi fuel stoves, lots of first floor daylight provided by velux windows and some of the rustic ancient doors and heritage ironmongery have been sensitively retained combining to provide a real sense of history and intrigue. Outside, the walled garden ensures security and safety for pets and children alike and there is adequate ground for those with equine interests, hobby farming, market gardening or simply to enjoy the amenity of private and sheltered grounds.

Ground Floor
Heritage outer studded door to fine stone turret entrance vestibule, flag stone floor, glazed door with bull eye inserts to sitting room with double sided multi fuel stove inset and on a slated hearth, twin arches to formal dining room with exposed ceiling beams and reverse side of stove, twin leaf French doors to the gardens, well equipped kitchen with base and wall units, burr oak coffee and breakfasting bar, centre island and Leisure Roma 100 range type cooker and ovens, overhead canopy extractor, 3 x velux roof lights, split stable door to gardens, second door to boiler house and enclosed gardens, timber effect durable Karndean flooring. From sitting room, ancient studded and bar glass door to TV room with exposed picked and pointed stone walls, exposed beams at ceiling, warming multi fuel stove on a full width raised slated hearth, Edinburgh press. Glazed door to main entrance reception hallway, part exposed stone to one wall, stairs to first floor and under stairs stores, twin leaf bevel glass doors to family room, part exposed stone wall, door leading to versatile home office/study/hobbies or craft room/self-contained extended family living space with en suite wc and dedicated external door to courtyard.

First Floor
Staircase to first floor upper hallway with character upper turret with garden viewpoint
windows, and exposed picked and pointed natural stone, double fronted linen store,
bedroom 1 (principal) with twin veranda style velux windows to Romeo & Julliet balcony, en
suite fitted dressing room, en suite shower room with velux window and timber effect
Karndean flooring, bedroom 2 with fitted wardrobe and dormer window, bedroom 3 with fitted store, 2 x velux windows, 1 x dormer, family shower room with black and white tile effect Karndean flooring, glass shower enclosure and opaque glass window, bedroom 4 with 3 x velux and 1 x dormer, en suite bathroom with black and white tile effect vinyl flooring, shower over bath, curved glass screen, opaque window, storeroom with domestic hot water tank.

Outbuildings
Boiler house, electrics store, 2 x timber garden sheds, machinery and ground care equipment stores, loose box, tack and feed store, poultry houses and enclosures, lean to log shed, evening sit ootery.

Gardens
Outer grounds to honey stone gravel and outer lawn all bounded by chain link hung fencing. Driveway via tall, stone, ball topped gate piers with remotely operated full height decorative twin steel gates leading to inner courtyard with generous vehicle turning and hardstanding areas. Glazed engineered brick pathway leading to the main entrance and kitchen doors, stone piers topped with a pair of stone carved lions. Honey gravel terrace leading to outbuildings and fringed with Larch and Sitka spruce tree, centre honey gravel pathway leading to circular ornamental fishpond fringed with barrel planters, extensive lawns all bounded by full heigh garden wall. Twin steel gates at eastern side give way to a further paddock fringed by the Haymouth Burn which passes through an area of semi ancient native woodland and a stand of Sitka Spruce.

Services
Mains water supply, drainage is by shared SEPA registered septic tank, oil fired central heating, double glazing.

Note: The services have not been checked by the selling agents.

Situation
Kingarth Lodge is a deceptive and historic home which is set within the former walled kitchen produce garden of Cessnock Castle.

Galston (about 1 mile to the north) is the nearest town for everyday amenities, with supermarkets, butchers, an ironmonger’s, a bank, a doctor’s surgery and churches. There is a relatively new and popular primary school, whilst Loudon Academy provides secondary schooling in Galston. Private education is available at Ayr.

Kilmarnock and Ayr are 6 miles and 15 miles distant respectively and are larger county towns with a wide range of amenities. Dean Castle at Kilmarnock and Culzean Castle to the south of Ayr are special historical features.

Glasgow city centre is about 22 miles to the north via the A76 which connects with the M77 and M8. As with most major cities, it has an extensive range of retail, higher educational, leisure and professional services. Edinburgh city centre is circa 65 miles to the east via the B744 to Galston and then the A71.

For outdoor enthusiasts this area provides a wealth of activities.

There is a local golf course at Loudon while the championship courses at Turnberry, Troon and historic Prestwick in Ayrshire are all within easy travelling distance. There are a number of leisure facilities in the area including a dry ski slope at Newmilns, swimming pools and a mountain bike club. The Irvine Valley has fine, well-marked, walking routes all within in easy access. The Firth of Clyde and sheltered west coast waters of Scotland provide a variety of water sports including sailing and water-skiing. Grouse and pheasant shooting, and roe deer stalking can be rented locally.

The equestrian community is very well served in the area. Irvine (15 miles) has 3 miles of sandy beach on which horse-riding is permitted. The Eglinton Pony Club organises events for members aged under 21. Barskimming and Auchinleck estates hold rallies and regional events, including Eventing Competitions. Rowallan (near Kilmarnock) has excellent show jumping and dressage arenas. Surrounding Kingarth Lodge there are country lanes and quiet roads which provide many miles of pleasant and easy hacks.

For travel, the property is well positioned for both the M77 and M74.

Prestwick Airport is 12 miles distant, with Glasgow Airport 24 miles distant. Both offer an increasingly wide range of flights to domestic and international destinations. The ferry at Troon is 14 miles distant and has sailings to Arran & Northern Ireland.

Local Authorities
East Ayrshire Council
London Road
Kilmarnock
KA3 7UB
Tel: .

Travel Directions
From Glasgow City Centre proceed out on the M8 taking the M77 motorway junction. Proceed along the M77/A77 for about 18 miles until leaving exiting the M77 for Galston on the A71. Proceed east for about 3.9 miles to reach the roundabout in Galston. Turn right onto the A719 signposted Ayr/Galston. Proceed through the centre of Galston. After the traffic lights continue in a southerly direction on the A719 for about one hundred yards then turn left onto the B7037. Continue on the B7037 for 1.1 miles then turn left to onto the minor road to find the entrance to Kingarth Lodge on the left-hand side."
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