High Brocklar, Sorn, East Ayrshire, KA5

High Brocklar is an attractive detached barn conversion with breathtaking views situated in an unspoilt elevated rural location close to the picturesque village of Sorn in East Ayrshire. Sorn has a well-regarded primary school, post office and shop. Secondary schooling is available in Galston (9 miles) and Auchinleck (6 miles) with a private school at Wellington in Ayr. Mauchline, about 5 miles, has a good range of local amenities including shops, bank and a medical practice. There are mainline railway stations in Kilmarnock and Auchinleck providing access to Glasgow and beyond whilst Glasgow Prestwick Airport about 15 miles offers a comprehensive schedule of international flights.

Ayrshire is renowned for its many golf courses, including the world-famous courses at Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry. Ballochmyle Golf Course (4 miles) is a popular 18 hole course. There is the popular Racecourse in Ayr which is host to the Scottish Grand National and excellent yachting facilities at the Marinas in Troon, Largs and Inverkip.

The 44 mile River Ayr Way long distance walk is nearby, and the route passes Sorn Castle and crosses the Ballochmyle Viaduct at Mauchline, which are both particularly interesting sections of the walk. There are many opportunities for game sports in the area. Ayrshire has some of South West Scotland’s finest salmon and trout fishing. Dumfries House Estate (about 6 miles) is one of Britain’s most beautiful stately homes with an outstanding collection of 18th century furniture, beautiful walled gardens and coffee house. Auchinleck Estate (7 miles) has a popular coffee shop (Boswell’s Coach House) within the Estate grounds, along with enjoyable riverside walks.


High Brocklar is a delightful barn conversion built over one and a half storeys of whinstone under a slate composite roof. It benefits from a modern specification whilst retaining its original charm and authenticity, an energy efficient air source underfloor heating system and solar panels with battery storage. There are extensive garden grounds with a pond and wilding area along with a home gym/office/storage and garden shed.

High Brocklar represents a unique opportunity with particular appeal to those interested in a peaceful rural lifestyle. It provides a natural calm that feels both comforting and complete in a perfect countryside setting overlooking beautiful Ayrshire landscape and towards the hills of the Isle of Arran.

The heart of the home is the wonderful open plan kitchen/dining/living room which is flooded with light from the dual aspect windows including the full height bank of triple glazed windows and French doors to the garden, wood burning stove, and iron spiral staircase. The modern kitchen is fitted with base and wall mounted units and Quartz Stone worktops, integrated appliances include a double oven/grill/microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher, the large central island houses the induction hob and breakfast bar. The wood burning stove is fitted in the living room area. The useful utility room is plumbed for a washing machine and houses the Tesla battery for the solar panels. The impressive sitting room has an exposed stone wall with 18KW wood burning stove with stone hearth, vaulted ceiling complete with beams, arrow slit windows, wall lights and paned French doors to the garden. There is a downstairs bedroom overlooking the garden and shower room with tiled flooring, shower cabinet, w.c. and wash hand basin. Cupboard in the hallway. The spiral staircase rises from the living room to the two bedrooms which both have French doors to small balconies from which to appreciate the views over the garden and beyond. The master bedroom boasts a dressing room and en suite bathroom with double sided bath and central taps, w.c and wash hand basin are set in fitted furniture and there is a heated towel rail.

Ground Floor: Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining/Living Room, Bedroom, Shower Room, Utility Room.

First Floor: Two Bedrooms (Master en suite Bathroom and Dressing Room).


The front garden has stone chips and there is ample parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is safely enclosed by fencing and mainly down to grass with a variety of established trees and shrubs. The pond and wilding area attract many wildlife to the area including deer, hare, heron, kestrel and pheasant. There is a large paved patio for al fresco dining/entertaining or quietly taking in the peaceful views.

The outdoor space provides exceptional scope for self-sufficiency or simply enjoying the peaceful, rural setting. The elevated position delivers stunning panoramic views, reinforcing the property’s appeal for the best of rural living.

Shed/Gym/Home Office (About 6.9m x 3.4m)
Timber. Electricity and power and water.

Garden Shed (About 3m x 3m)
Timber

Water and electricity - mains.
Drainage - private (septic tank)
Tenure - freehold.
Heating - air source heat pump.
Council tax - Band F.

DIRECTIONS
From Mauchline take the A743 Sorn road for about 3.19 miles then turn left onto the B7037, take first turn on right onto an unnamed road. Follow the road for 1.4 miles then turn left towards High Brocklar which is on the left hand side of the road.

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EPC Rating = A