Ardmhor, Ochiltree, Cumnock, East Ayrshire, KA18

Ardmhor is a lovely detached country property together with garage and garden grounds in a very picturesque and private location with stunning views towards the Isle of Arran on a clear day. It is a short distance from the villages of Ochiltree (2.8 miles) and Mauchline (5.6 miles) which have primary schooling, local shops and other services. Secondary schooling is available in Cumnock (about 6.6 miles) at the Barony Campus which also includes schooling and early childhood centres. The County Town of Ayr is about 10 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.

Ardmhor is an easy drive via the A70 trunk road whilst Glasgow is about 36 miles to the north via the M77. There are railway stations in both Auchinleck and Ayr, with regular services to Glasgow and beyond. Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Glasgow Airport with regular international flights are about 14 miles and 40 miles respectively.

Ayrshire is renowned for its range of outdoor pursuits. There are a number of world-renowned golf courses including Royal Troon, Turnberry and Prestwick Golf Club in addition to local courses such as Ballochmyle at nearby Mauchline. The racecourse at Ayr provides regular fixtures. Excellent yachting facilities are available at the marinas in Ardrossan, Troon, Largs and Inverkip. Ayrshire is also famous as the birthplace of Scotland’s National Bard, Robert Burns. Celebrated character Winsome Willie (William Simpson) was the parish schoolmaster in Ochiltree in the 1780s. Ochiltree is also the setting of the early 20th century novel, The House with the Green Shutters by George Douglas Brown, a historic property that survives today on the Main Street.

At Auchinleck Estate there are enjoyable riverside walks to both Wallace’s Cave and Peden’s Caves 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. The neighbouring Dumfries House Estate (about 5 miles) 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, arboretum, maze, an adventure playground, walking paths, is open to the public year-round.

Ardmhor has been in our client’s family for some 53 years. The name Ardmhor, signifies the house sits at the top of a hill. Brick built with a pitched slate roof on two storeys, the property is situated in a superb elevated position benefiting from panoramic rural views across rolling Ayrshire farmland extending towards the Isle of Arran on a clear day. Well presented, having recently been redecorated throughout, the ground floor features a welcoming layout designed for comfortable family living, the accommodation includes a generous living room with open fireplace, built in bookcase and beautiful views over the gardens and beyond. There is a dining room and the kitchen has fitted floor and wall units, one and a half bowl sink, electric double oven and hob and dining hatch, a washing machine, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A door from the kitchen leads out to the sheltered patio and gardens. There is a family bathroom with shower over bath, master bedroom with en suite shower complete with electric underfloor heating and a second bedroom completes the accommodation on the ground floor. On the first floor, there are two generous bedrooms offering elevated views and a shower room. There is plenty of storage throughout and there is access to a substantial floored attic space, which subject to the necessary planning consents, has potential for further extending of the accommodation space.

Ground Floor: Porch, Entrance Hall. Living Room. Dining Room, Kitchen. Bathroom. 2 Bedrooms (master with en suite shower room).

First Floor: 2 Bedrooms, Shower Room, undeveloped attic room.

There is a gravelled drive for parking for several cars. The beautiful gardens are sheltered with mixed hedging including hawthorn and leylandii and are mainly down to lawn with a patio area to the rear. The gardens are a delight in spring and summer with a variety of colourful shrubs and plants with mature flower borders including rose beds and lavender, fruit trees including apple, pear, plum and damson, together with mature trees and shrubs include a lilac and holly tree.

Double garage: (About 6.49m x 5m)
Breeze block garage with slate roof and render finish. Stairs to loft storage (About 6.52m and 2.74m) offering scope for extensive workshop. Fitted with electric roller door in addition to pedestrian doorway.

Greenhouse
2 garden sheds (timber framed).

Directions
From Ayr take the A70 towards Cumnock. After about 8.7 miles, turn left onto Creoch Road, the entrance to Ardmhor is the second drive on your left hand side. Proceed up the drive and
Ardmhor is on the left hand side.

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Post Code: KA18 2QH

EPC Rating = F