Arbuckle Street, Kilmarnock, KA1

A stylish one bedroom ground floor flat in a traditional red sandstone block on Arbuckle Street in Kilmarnock, with a bright living room and feature fireplace, a contemporary shower room, private parking and a south-facing decked area and garden. The town centre, train station, Queens Drive Retail Park and the M77 are all close by.

First impressions count, and this one delivers. A smart shared entrance with plants and hanging baskets leads to your own front door, and from the moment you step inside it is clear this flat has been well looked after and finished with real flair. A neat inner hallway links the rooms, keeping the layout practical and easy to live with. The living room is the star of the show, a bright, generous space with high ceilings, original-style cornicing and a feature fireplace set between a TV wall and handy built-in shelving. A patterned feature wall adds a touch of personality, and there is still room for a compact table and chairs by the window, so you can enjoy a proper sit-down dinner without giving up any lounge space. Through a doorway off the living room, the kitchen is fitted with dark units, black tiling and a window to the rear, with space for a washing machine and a tall fridge freezer. The bedroom is a lovely double with two windows to the front letting in plenty of light, ornate cornicing and room for freestanding furniture, making it a calm, comfortable space to switch off at the end of the day. The shower room is completely up to date, with crisp white metro tiles, a large walk-in shower enclosure, a pedestal basin, WC and a chunky column radiator. Outside, there is private parking to the front, a real bonus in a street of this style. To the rear, a private decked area catches the sun from the south and is perfect for a morning coffee or an evening drink, leading on to a well-kept lawned garden. With modern finishes throughout and nothing to do but move in, this is ideal for a first-time buyer, a downsizer or an investor looking for a low-maintenance flat in a handy spot.

Arbuckle Street is a quiet cul-de-sac of handsome sandstone terraces, yet everything you need is close at hand. Kilmarnock town centre is on your doorstep for shopping, cafes and restaurants, and the train and bus stations make commuting to Glasgow, Ayr and beyond simple. Queens Drive Retail Park is nearby for the big-name stores, and drivers have easy access to the M77 for Glasgow and the main road links across Ayrshire. It is an easy, walkable location where you could happily leave the car at home for most of the week, while still having somewhere to park it when you need it. A ground floor flat with its own outdoor space and parking this close to town is hard to find, so get your viewing booked early.