£1,195,000 Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, PA17
GLASGOW, 150 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G2 5NE
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The major part of an historical baronial castle set in a private location with truly spectacular views.
Skelmorlie Castle occupies a stunning elevated position about 100 feet above sea level, giving outstanding views across and down the Firth of Clyde. The Castle sits on a steep escarpment rising from a flat field bounding the A78 public road. Skelmorlie Castle is an historic Grade "B" listed castle, centred around a fortified tower, dating from circa 1502. The Castle has been substantially altered over the last 500 years, being extended in 1856 and then partially demolished in 1959 following a fire. The Castle was restored by the current owners' family in 1962 when it was subdivided into self-contained apartments occupied by different family members. The original tower is of a simple rectangular plan, constructed of solid stone/harled walls, under a pitched slate roof, to which pepper pot towers have been added at a later date. To the south of the original tower lies a Victorian wing, comprising three principal floors and a basement. The wing is constructed of stonewalls beneath a pitched slate roof and has a central round tower with a crenellated parapet at attic level. To the east of the original tower is a one and a half storey addition of stone construction, beneath a slate roof. To the west is a single storey construction adjoining the tower to the Victorian addition. The Tower Ground Floor: Vestibule, great hall, dining room, kitchen, rear hall, spiral staircase and W.C. First Floor: Drawing room and kitchen. Second Floor: Landing, master bedroom, bedroom two with en-suite bathroom and bathroom. Third Floor: Two large attic storage rooms Caretaker's Flat Ground Floor: Lobby, living room open to kitchen, hall, three bedrooms, bedroom four/dressing room with door to bathroom. First Floor Flat First Floor: Vestibule, dining hall, sitting room, kitchen, bedroom suite with hall, dressing room, bedroom and bathroom, steps down to mezzanine floor with bedroom two, bathroom and store. Second Floor Flat Second Floor: Vestibule, hall, sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Lower Ground Floor Cellars Accessed by an external door, steps down to a passage which leads to a boiler room, wine cellar and two store rooms. Courtyard The Courtyard lies to the south of the Castle and can be accessed directly from a minor county road. The Courtyard is divided into three flats/offices, garaging and storage. The Courtyard is of stone construction, beneath a slate roof and is divided into three buildings as detailed below: Mews Building Mews Ground Floor: Hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The property is currently utilised as an office. Mews First Floor Flat: Turret staircase, living room, kitchen, hallway, three bedrooms and a bathroom. Turret Building An L-shaped building divided as follows: Ground Floor: Garage, stabling/storage, entrance hall to first floor flat and W.C., two store rooms, passage and turret staircase. First Floor: Dining hall, sitting room, kitchen, three bedrooms and a bathroom, turret staircase to store room. North Building A partly roofed building, used for storage, adjoining the Castle to the south. Garden Cottage An attractive stone and slate built property with a timber porch, which overlooks the Castle gardens to the west. Ground Floor: hall, sitting room and kitchen leading to dining room. First Floor: landing, two double bedrooms, single bedroom and bathroom Outbuildings: Adjoining the cottage is an outhouse of brick/harled walls comprising W.C. and store. Laboratory The laboratory lies opposite the Garden Cottage and is of a mixture of stonewall and timber cladding, beneath a slate roof. The accommodation, which is in a poor state of repair, comprises: Lean-to garage/store, one large room and two smaller rooms. Potential An approach to North Ayrshire Council regarding the development of The Laboratory to create a dwelling house was positively received although no planning application has been submitted. Outbuildings The outbuildings are located throughout the grounds of Skelmorlie Castle and comprise: Greenhouses: Three greenhouses of varying construction and state of repair. Implement Shed: Brick construction beneath a corrugated roof. Log Store: Timber construction with part corrugated cladding and roof. Potting Shed: Timber frame construction. Garden Boiler Room: Brick construction with corrugated roof. Garage/Store: Timber frame with corrugated cladding. Gardens The formal gardens and woodland provide a superb setting for the Castle and comprise extensive terraced lawns, an orchard and formal gardens. The gardens have been well maintained and enhance the setting of the property. About 14 acres. Barcapel Foundation Woodland Lying to the north of the castle is a block of about 14 acres of semi ancient native woodland including Beech, Oak and Birch under planted with dense rhododendrons.
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Property: Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, PA17
Skelmorlie, Ayrshire, PA17
£1,195,000
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Train: Wemyss Bay - First ScotRail (1.8 miles approx.)
Wemyss Bay - First ScotRail
1.8 miles -
Train: Inverkip - First ScotRail (3.7 miles approx.)
Inverkip - First ScotRail
3.7 miles -
Train: Largs - First ScotRail (4.2 miles approx.)
Largs - First ScotRail
4.2 miles -
Primary school: Skelmorlie Primary School (1.2 miles approx.)
Skelmorlie Primary School
1.2 miles -
Secondary school: Largs Academy (4.1 miles miles approx.)
Largs Academy
4.1 miles
- All property types:
- £127,080 *
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- 9 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
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