'Curtecan', Carrick Road, Ayr

Offers over £295,000

‘Curtecan’ is a quite outstanding lower portion of a magnificent Victorian villa set in delightful garden grounds on the corner of Carrick Road and Chalmers Road .   A short distance from the town centre, it is an extremely impressive property that presents a most attractive blonde sandstone façade under a pitched slate roof.

The house itself would suit a variety of potential purchasers and given that the accommodation is formed on the ground floor level it has greater latitude for the type of purchaser who would consider it suitable.

In keeping with traditional villas of the era it retains a wealth of period features, generous room sizes and lovely mature garden grounds.   A particular feature of the house is the stables, which are currently utilised as a double garage and workshop.

Overall the accommodation comprises six principal apartments formed around an impressive dining hallway.   A vestibule leads to a grand reception/dining hall, formal lounge, separate dining room, breakfasting kitchen with utility, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The gardens of ‘Curtecan’ are delightful with a sweeping lawn and mature shrubbery border that surround the house.   There is a large driveway with ample hard standing for vehicles.   The double garage/workshop is an extremely useful addition while to the rear there is a charming and secluded vegetable garden.

The situation of ‘Curtecan’ is first class.   A short distance from the town it has access to a superb range of amenities including a comprehensive range of shops and recreational facilities, as well as excellent restaurants and bars. Ayrshire itself is renowned for its championship golf courses, the yacht marina at Troon and the race-course in Ayr .   The A77 bypass enables swift commuting on the M77 to Glasgow and surrounding districts. Trains run north and south. And Prestwick International Airport has frequent flights to many destinations in England , Ireland and Europe .