Skip to content
Buy
Property for sale New homes for sale Property valuation Investors Mortgages
Rent
Property to rent Student property to rent
Find Agent
Find estate agents
House prices
Sold house prices Instant online valuation
Mortgages
Get started Get a Mortgage in Principle Check your affordability Remortgage Calculator Mortgage guides
Commercial
Commercial property to rent Commercial property for sale Advertise
Inspire
Moving stories Property news Energy efficiency Property guides Housing trends Overseas blog Mortgage guides
Overseas
All countries Spain France Portugal Italy Greece Currency Sell Overseas property
Get brand editions for Watermans, Glasgow

Merrick, King's Cross, By Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, KA27 8RG

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Villa

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

1,907 sq ft

177 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Floorplan 1
1

Key features

  • 4/5 bedroom detached villa in one of Arran's most prestigious addresses
  • Occupying a mature plot of approximately half an acre
  • Open-plan kitchen, dining and family room directly onto an elevated decked terrace
  • Substantial first-floor lounge featuring a Juliet balcony that opens onto breathtaking sea views
  • Two double bedrooms each benefit from en-suite facilities
  • Two further bedrooms and a family shower room
  • Rear hallway provides useful additional storage
  • Mature, well-tended grounds wrap around the house
  • Double garage with adjoining workshop/utility space
  • Sellar beneath the property offers additional storage potential

Description

A handsomely proportioned 4/5 bedroom detached villa occupying a mature plot of approximately half an acre, enjoying an elevated and exclusive setting at King's Cross with outstanding, uninterrupted sea views across to the Ayrshire coast. Built in 1986 and thoughtfully extended in 1996, Merrick combines generous family accommodation with the flexibility to adapt to modern living, including a substantial first floor suite that could equally serve as an impressive principal bedroom or a striking home office. While the property would benefit from a programme of light redecoration and updating to reflect current tastes, it represents a rare opportunity in one of Arran's most sought-after and quietly prestigious addresses, properties here are seldom available and tend to sell swiftly.

Approached through gates and screened by mature hedging and well-stocked borders, the house presents a traditional white-rendered and tile-hung elevation beneath a pitched roof, with a dormer window to the upper floor. A welcoming entrance porch with feature stained-glass door leads into a bright reception hallway with a turned timber staircase rising to the first floor, set against soft furnishings and a charming country aesthetic.

At the heart of the home, the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room forms a wonderfully sociable space, with a beamed ceiling, a fitted kitchen with cream cabinetry and a range cooker, an adjoining dining area large enough to comfortably seat eight beneath a striking sputnik-style chandelier, and a cosy family sitting area arranged around a stone-built fireplace with multi-fuel stove. Glazed sliding doors open directly onto the elevated decked terrace, drawing in the spectacular sea views and creating an effortless flow between indoor and outdoor entertaining space — ideal for alfresco dining while taking in the panorama over the Firth of Clyde.

A rear hallway provides useful additional storage and gives access through to the gardens. The principal bedroom and a further guest bedroom each benefit from en-suite facilities, with two further bedrooms and a family shower room completing the ground floor sleeping accommodation.

The first floor is given over to a substantial recreation room or lounge, a versatile space enjoying a Juliette balcony and further breathtaking sea views, equally suited to a relaxed family sitting room, an additional bedroom suite, or an inspiring home office for those seeking to work from home.

Outside, the gardens are a particular feature of the property: mature, well-tended grounds wrap around the house, offering sweeping lawns bordered by established trees, shrubs and colourful planting, together with a paved seating area, a garden well suited to those with a keen horticultural interest, or for families with children and pets to enjoy. A detached double garage with adjoining workshop/utility space provides excellent storage and practical workspace, complemented by further parking to the front, while a cellar beneath the property offers additional storage potential.

The accommodation is double glazed throughout and benefits from electric heating.

Area Description

Merrick is beautifully positioned in the picturesque area of King's Cross, a short drive from the popular village of Whiting Bay on the south-east coast of Arran, overlooking the Firth of Clyde with views to the southern tip of Scotland. Whiting Bay offers a good range of everyday amenities including a newsagent, post office, pharmacy, two general stores, a bar/kitchen, Thai restaurant, hardware store and farm shop, alongside a craft outlet, art gallery and a scenic 18-hole golf course. Primary schooling is available within the village, with secondary education provided at the High School in Lamlash. The surrounding countryside offers some of Arran's finest walking, from coastal paths to forest trails leading to the dramatic Glenashdale Falls.

The Isle of Arran, often described as "Scotland in miniature" for its striking divide between highland and lowland landscapes, extends to approximately 167 square miles and is renowned among geologists for its volcanic history. The island is rich in ancient heritage, with Neolithic stone circles at Machrie Moor and the Giants' Graves above Whiting Bay, alongside outstanding scenery for walking, rambling, and sea and trout fishing. Notable attractions include Arran Aromatics, the Arran Heritage Museum, Lochranza Distillery and Brodick Castle, while golfers are well served by the island's seven courses — Merrick enjoying particularly convenient access to Whiting Bay Golf Club.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Private garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Ask agent

Energy performance certificate - ask agent

Merrick, King's Cross, By Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, KA27 8RG

Approximate location
Open mapStreet View

Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.

__mins driving to your place

Affordability

Monthly repayments£2,107
Property: £ 420,000
Deposit: £ 42,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
Powered byNatwest
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.
Recently sold & under offer
See similar nearby properties
Get brand editions for Watermans, Glasgow

About Watermans, Glasgow

193 Bath Street Glasgow G2 4HU
Check how much you can borrow

Get an instant, personalised result:

  • Show sellers you’re serious
  • Secure viewings faster with agents
  • No impact on your credit score
Get a Mortgage in PrinciplePowered by

Notes

These notes are private, only you can see them.

Staying secure when looking for property

Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.

Visit our security centre to find out more

Disclaimer - Property reference WTR_WTR_LFSYCL_977_1154514461. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Watermans, Glasgow. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.

Email agent

Call agent

Email agent