Barbadoes Road, Kilmarnock, KA1

Fancy starting your day with a coffee in the park? At G/2, 9 Barbadoes Road, you can. This traditional ground floor flat has its own private area of garden and sits in a handsome red sandstone terrace just a few yards from Howard Park. Whether you are a first-time buyer looking for your own front door or an investor after a solid addition to the portfolio, this is one to see.

Built around 1900, the building has all the character you would hope for from a traditional Kilmarnock terrace, from the sandstone frontage to the high ceilings and period cornicing inside. The flat sits in a block of just four, and being on the ground floor means no stairs to tackle with the shopping, the buggy or the bike. Step into the hallway and the bedroom is to the front, a really generous double that is flooded with light from a big bay window, with plenty of space for a double bed and wardrobes. To the rear, the living room is the heart of the home, with warm wood flooring, a decorative ceiling rose and a feature fireplace set against a dark tiled chimney breast that gives the room a real focal point. A window looks out over the garden, so there is a lovely green outlook while you relax. Just off the living room, the kitchen is fitted with wood-effect units, dark worktops and an integrated oven and hob, and a window over the sink frames the view of the garden, making washing up a little less of a chore. Handily, there is also a utility cupboard at the end of the close, powered from the flat and plumbed for a washing machine, with room for a tumble dryer on top. The wet room is modern and practical, with a walk-in shower, grey tiled walls and a chrome heated towel rail, and it would suit anyone who wants easy, level access. Gas central heating via a combi boiler and uPVC double glazing are in place. Outside, the flat has its own private area of garden to the rear, with lawn and mature hedging, ideal for drying washing, a few pots or a seat in the sunshine on a summer evening. There is also unrestricted on-street parking right outside. With only one bedroom to look after and no factor fees, this is an easy flat to live in and an easy flat to let, and there is scope to freshen up the decor and put your own stamp on it.

And then there is the location, which is where Barbadoes Road really shines. You are only a few yards from Howard Park, one of Kilmarnock's best green spaces, perfect for a morning walk, a jog or a lazy afternoon. The popular Central Park coffee shop is practically on your doorstep, and the tennis, padel and pickleball club is right there too, so there is no excuse not to pick up a racket. Kilmarnock town centre, with its shops, restaurants and transport links, is within easy reach, making this a really convenient spot for work and play. Ground floor flats with their own garden in this part of town are always popular, so book your viewing early.