31 The Lane, Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire, PA17

31 The Lane is a fine detached Victorian two storey house situated on a quiet lane in the conservation area of Upper Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire all set within about 0.56 acres in all.

The popular town of Largs (5 miles) with its beach promenade has an excellent variety of independent shops and cafes, secondary schooling, supermarket shopping, a new Marks and Spencer Food Hall, a range of sporting facilities including tennis court, swimming pool and golf club. Kelburn Castle and Estate (8 miles) is a natural attraction with a variety of woodland walks, walled garden, history trails, regular events and cafe. Skelmorlie village has a primary school, village shop, library, bowling club, community centre and pharmacy, there is a popular 18 hole moorland golf course located above the village. Wemyss Bay (3.6 miles) and Largs have railway stations with services to Glasgow and beyond. Secondary school is available in Largs and Greenock (11 miles) and private schooling is available in Kilmacolm, Glasgow and Ayr. Glasgow Airport is about 26 miles and Glasgow City Centre is about 37 miles. The attractive craft town of West Kilbride is 13 miles south, with its independent shops, cafes and galleries and beautiful sandy beach.

There are some excellent walks available in the local area with some interesting sections of the Ayrshire Coastal Path (55 miles long) including a superb higher level route from Largs to Skelmorlie providing spectacular views. By Loch Thom, there is a pleasant circular walk over moorland and along the Greenock cut, an aqueduct which is now a registered Designated Ancient Monument with lovely views over the Clyde. Excellent sailing facilities are available at Largs Marina (7 miles) and Kip Marina (5 miles) providing access to some of the best sailing waters on the west coast of Scotland. Marinas are also available at Troon (31 miles), Port Bannatyne (Bute) and Portavadie (Loch Fyne) which has one of the UK’s most modern marinas, with sheltered berthing and superb facilities and boatyard services. There are regular ferry trips to Rothesay from Wemyss Bay where you can visit Mount Stuart (a 19th century mansion house with extravagant interiors and extensive gardens), Dunoon is home to the outstanding Benmore Botanical Gardens. The Cowal Peninsula is a popular area for sailing, hiking, kayaking and outdoor adventures.

31 The Lane is an impressive Victorian house believed to date around 1888, situated in a charming conservation area, Upper Skelmorlie. Constructed on two storeys of red sandstone under a slate roof with decorative trim under the eaves and dormers to the first floor.

31 The Lane is one of several houses that were built to roughly the same design on large plots between The Lane and Seton Terrace during the 1880s, 31 The Lane is one of the last houses remaining which has not had its grounds developed. The property is reached via a private gravelled drive with lovely mature garden grounds. The principal rooms all face over the lawn and garden grounds, with the front upper bedrooms taking advantage of the lovely sea views towards the Clyde estuary.

The property has retained many original period features including fire surround, ornate cornice work with decorative floral friezes and ceiling roses in the principal rooms and wood panelled doors, it is pleasantly arranged over two floors providing spacious family accommodation.

Ground Floor - Living Room. Dining Room. Kitchen. Bedroom. Utility Room. w.c.

First Floor - 3 Bedrooms. Box Room/Single Bedroom. Study. Bathroom.

At the entrance a pointed stone arch with architrave leads to the inner vestibule and opens to an impressive hall with elegant moulding detail and attractive curved staircase with mahogany hand rail and cast-iron baluster. The generous living room overlooks the large private gardens with lovely views, marble fire surround, attractive ornate cornicing with ceiling rose and wood flooring. Mirroring these classic details, the dining room also faces the front gardens and features from decorative cornicing and ceiling rose. A versatile ground floor bedroom enjoys lovely views over the peaceful rear gardens. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with integrated gas ring burner and electric oven with cooker hood, tiled splashback and dishwasher. The service wing which has access to the rear garden comprises a utility room with fitted units with plumbing for washing machine and fitted units and a separate w.c. Internal access leads to the single garage with up and over door.

A stunning stained glass window brightens the staircase. On the first floor, there are 3 well-appointed bedrooms, with two offering elevated views over the Firth of Clyde. There is a box room/single bedroom and the study overlooks the rear gardens and drying green, a spacious family bathroom complete with separate bath, shower cubicle, w.c. and wash hand basin. There is a useful linen press off the hall. A new boiler has recently been installed at the property.

Garden (and Grounds)

The property sits in stunning grounds with wonderful mature gardens mainly laid to lawn. Mature trees including maple, birch, holly and fir, plants and shrubs including crocosmia, fuchsia, hydrangea and buddleia, give a private secluded feel with various areas to enjoy the outdoors. The private gravel drive leads to a spacious parking area for several vehicles. The rear gardens are down to lawn with a drying green and are bounded by mixed hedging. An outside tap is also installed.

Flood Risk

Flood maps of the area can be viewed at Search

There is no history of flooding at 31 The Lane.

Access

The property is sold subject to any public rights of access exercisable in terms of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003, it being noted that such rights do not apply to the curtilage
of a dwellinghouse.

Note

Planning Permission has been obtained for the erection of a dwelling house in principle (site to south of 29 The Lane, Skelmorlie), further details can be obtained on North Ayrshire Planning Portal (Planning Ref 25/00220/PPP).
Historic Environment Scotland

31 The Lane is designated as a Category C Listed Building.

Directions

From Glasgow, take the M8 west towards Glasgow Airport. Follow the M8 towards Bishopton and on to Greenock Road. Proceed along this road onto the B7054 and then the A78 passing Greenock and Gourock. After Inverkip Marina, travel for about 2.7 miles to Wemyss Bay. After passing the Ferry Terminal, turn left onto Station Road and follow the road up the hill. At the next junction turn left onto Longhill/Skelmorlie Castle Road and then turn first right on to The Lane. No 31 is then on the left hand side by the stone pillars.

From Largs, continue north along the A78 for about 4 miles. Turn right onto Eglinton Terrace (Upper Skelmorlie) then turn right onto Halketburn Road. The Lane is the next road on your left hand side and No. 31 is on the right.

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Post Code PA17 5AR

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