Redwood House, Crosshill Mount, Skares, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18

Redwood House is a superb private country property located about 2.7 miles from Ochiltree, East Ayrshire. Local services and facilities are available in both Ochiltree and Cumnock (3.5 miles). Ochiltree and Cumnock have primary schooling, local shops and other services. Secondary schooling is located in Cumnock at the Barony Campus which includes schooling and early childhood centres. The County Town of Ayr is about 13 miles distant with an excellent range of amenities and facilities including cinema, hospital, a wide range of shops and supermarkets and a well regarded private school. Kilmarnock offers a wide range of amenities including schooling, cinema, hospital and an excellent range of shops and professional services and a sports centre with gymnastics and football facilities. Redwood House is an easy drive via the A70 trunk road whilst Glasgow is about 40 miles to the north via the M77 and Edinburgh is about 66 miles. There is a railway station at Auchinleck (5 miles), with regular services to Glasgow and beyond. Glasgow Airport has regular scheduled flights and is 43 miles and Prestwick Airport is 17 miles distant.

At Auchinleck Estate there are enjoyable riverside walks to Wallace’s Cave and Peden’s Cave and the River Ayr gorge walk at Mauchline is close by. Auchinleck Mansion House, was built by Lord Auchinleck, James Boswell in the late 1700s. The Scottish classic-style mansion was designed by Robert Adam, one of Scotland’s most famous architects, there is a popular coffee shop (Boswell’s Coach House) within the Estate grounds. Redwood House has views towards the stunning Dumfries House Estate (about 4 miles) and is one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes with an outstanding collection of 18th century Chippendale furniture and Coach House cafe. The house is open for guided tours, and the 2,000-acre estate, including beautiful walled gardens, an adventure playground, walking paths, is open to the public year-round. The estate is also a focus for a range of training opportunities for young people using traditional skills and crafts.

With a pitched slate roof on two storeys, Redwood House is a very impressive country residence protected by extensive garden grounds. It is approached via a shared drive with pillars leading to a large gravelled parking area for several vehicles.

Ground Floor: Kitchen, Dining Area, 2 Bedrooms (one en suite), Bathroom, Living / Family Room, Utility Room, Pantry.

First Floor: Galleried landing, Master Bedroom Suite with Spa bath, separate shower, dressing room. 2 Bedrooms (Jack and Jill bathroom).

Redwood House was designed by the current owner and has been equipped to a high standard. The ground floor is beautifully flooded with natural light, thanks to its open-plan design and south-facing dining area that frames tranquil views across the private gardens. The kitchen offers a range of fitted storage cupboards finished in cream with fitted appliances including integrated dishwasher, a large island unit with LPG gas hob, integrated oven and fitted storage. Set just off of the kitchen, there is a convenient walk-in pantry with four freezers and further storage. It has an impressive living / family room which opens out to the rear patio with a large deck seating area. Two spacious bedrooms with attached bathrooms are located on the ground floor. The utility room has a washing machine, tumble dryer and floor to ceiling cupboards providing ample storage. The ground floor has underfloor heating with panel radiators on the first floor. Stairs lead to the galleried first-floor hallway, where a further living / study area is beautifully illuminated by natural light streaming through Velux windows, creating a bright and inviting space. There are two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom, which then leads to the stunning master suite, a true sanctuary offering a spacious and elegant bedroom with dual doors opening onto a covered balcony seating area. From here, the outlook stretches across the landscaped garden grounds and pond, providing the perfect vantage point to observe wildlife and enjoy the changing seasons. The suite is enhanced by a deep-set spa bath with far-reaching countryside views, alongside a separate walk-in shower, w.c., wash hand basin, and a well-appointed dressing room.

Redwood House is fully double glazed with ample storage throughout. The main house has lpg gas central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor. With substantial and flexible accommodation throughout, the property can be adjusted to suit a variety of interests.
Attached to the house, is the fabulous swimming pool complex which adds a resort-like dimension to daily life. This space is heated by a separate boiler. There is a gym area, shower/dressing area and a spiral staircase leads to the master suite.
Whether enjoying the warmth of underfloor heating in winter or the refreshing pool in summer, Redwood House embodies a refined yet flexible lifestyle, blending comfort, sophistication, and leisure in equal measure.

Patio doors lead to a large deck area providing excellent relaxing and entertaining space with views over the expansive gardens and surrounding countryside to the north and west. The well maintained established gardens wrap around the house and are mainly laid to lawn interspersed with areas of planting with mature trees and shrubs providing a wealth of colour throughout spring and summer and a garden pond.

Double Garage:
Concrete floor and electric doors.

ACCESS
There is a Right of Access over points AB on the plan.
There is an annual wayleave payment for the electricity pole.

DIRECTIONS
From Ayr take the A70 towards Cumnock. Pass through the village of Ochiltree and continue for about 1.5 miles and turn right (signed for Skares). Proceed along this road and continue up the hill passing the fork on the left hand side, Redwood House is then on the left hand side after about 0.22 mile.

POST CODE
KA18 2RE

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FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
No items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars.

NOTE
Please note that the site plan is indicative only.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Selling Agents.

EPC Rating = D