Charlotte Street, Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7

Fabulous Georgian townhouse with artists’ studios and self-contained apartment

Description

39 Charlotte Street offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a wonderful C Listed villa steeped in character and charm with a beautiful, enclosed rear garden and private off street parking.

This substantial traditional home offers a versatile and spacious private residence constructed of blonde sandstone under a slate roof offering around 4,594 sq ft of living accommodation over three levels with approximately 969 sq ft of adjacent commercial space. These commercial units are currently run as four artists’ studios, the letting of which provides an excellent income-generating lifestyle business. The studios could, however, (with the relevant consents) be incorporated into the main house if preferred, to add to the existing accommodation. The property also has a self-contained internal one bedroom apartment with open plan living, making the house perfect for multi-generational occupation.

This elegant three-storey property has been sympathetically restored by the current owners and showcases classic Georgian architectural features inside and out including a symmetrical sandstone façade with traditional timber sash windows, original interior detailing such as cornice work, focal fireplaces, stained glass windows and parquet flooring. A particular point of interest is the historic postbox incorporated into the property’s boundary wall.

Internally, 39 Charlotte Street offers generous proportions across multiple rooms, with high ceilings and large windows that flood the space with natural light. The layout is flexible, and in its current configuration has five superb reception rooms including a drawing room, sitting room, dining room, cinema room and garden room, all located off the central hallway with a stone staircase and original iron balustrade leading upstairs. The drawing room deserves special mention and features French doors, a wood burning stove set into a fireplace and an attractive floor to ceiling arched window.

Adjacent to the drawing room, a second set of French doors opens into the well-equipped open plan kitchen with sitting and dining area. The kitchen benefits from a range of built in appliances along with high and low level cabinetry. The surfaces are quartz with the contemporary central island home to a gas hob and breakfast bar. A large pantry/storage cupboard and handy utility room are located off. The space has plenty of natural light thanks to a large skylight and glass doors that open to a paved terrace within the garden.

Upstairs, the trend of versatility continues, with six bedrooms over two levels excluding the apartment which has one bedroom and is located off the half landing. Five of the bedrooms offer en suite facilities and plenty of space for additional storage. The aforementioned apartment has a well-appointed kitchen, spacious living and dining area with a fireplace and dual aspect views, utility space for laundry, bedroom and bathroom.

Externally, the front of 39 Charlotte Street is surrounded by mature shrubs which sit behind black wrought iron railings with twin gates leading to the sky blue front door, adding to the remarkable kerb appeal of the property. To the rear, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and fruit trees located in the raised beds around the borders along with a lovely pond with lily pads attracting wildlife. There are various paved sitting areas, ideal for relaxing. Double gates open to the block paved driveway which has plenty of secure parking for multiple vehicles and an electric vehicle charging point accessed from the lane behind. The property also benefits from solar panels.

The previously mentioned commercial units can be accessed independently from the street and have a separate WC and small kitchen area.

Location

39 Charlotte Street in Ayr is rich in architectural and urban history tied to the development of the town in the early 19th century. The property occupies a corner position just a few minutes’ walk from the highly regarded Ayr beach and nearby amenities.
Nearby, on the outskirts of the town centre, are numerous local shops, a cinema, various large supermarkets and a variety of restaurants, bars and sports facilities.
The local schools are Ayr Grammar Primary, Ayr Academy, Belmont Academy and Queen Margaret Academy, with the option of private education at the co-educational Wellington School which is less than a mile away.

Ayr has a mainline railway station and bus station both with a regular service to Glasgow and beyond. Prestwick Airport is within 7 miles, while Glasgow city centre and airport are easily accessible by rail and road via the M77 in a journey time of about 45 minutes in normal driving conditions.

Ayrshire is renowned for its many golf courses including the world famous facilities at Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick. Belleisle Estate and Golf Club is a stone’s throw away with the grounds, which include play parks and stunning walks, classed as one of the most popular family attractions in South Ayrshire. The Ayrshire coastline is famous for its beautiful beaches and vistas and this property is well placed to take advantage of all that the area has to offer.

Square Footage: 4,594 sq ft



Additional Info

Water - Mains
Electricity - Mains
Gas - Mains
Drainage - Mains
Heating - Gas fired with radiators
The property further benefits from solar panels which generates approx. £2400 annual income from the feed in tariff.


Please note: we ask that you exercise caution when viewing as there is a small raised pond at the property. the property is C listed and located within a conservation area.