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“House of Craigie” is a truly outstanding home built in 1746 retaining much of its original charm and has been meticulously maintained. The House is sited in extensive grounds of around 4 acres and offers stunning gardens, an all-weather tennis court and indoor swimming pool.  Situated just outside the village of Craigie, 4 miles south of Kilmarnock in rolling countryside with stunning views across neighbouring fields and beyond to the islands of the Firth of Clyde.  The property extends to 5791sq ft over three levels comprising 4 generous and versatile public rooms, 8 bedrooms with bathrooms/WC’s on every level and benefits from a bespoke kitchen and oil-fired central heating system resulting in a truly special home in a dreamy, scenic setting.

Our 3D Virtual Tours, HD Videos and Floorplans provide a better idea of form and layout.  The accommodation can be summarised as follows –  a bright reception hallway with oak herringbone floor and feature stairwell leading to the floors above with large cloakroom off, impressive lounge bathed in light from three large multi-paned windows with open fire at the focal point, a well appointed dining room with a further open fire with ornate surround, custom-built kitchen with central island and 4 oven AGA, a large family TV room with French windows opening to the garden, rear hallway with laundry room off leads to the games room and access thereafter to indoor pool wing with two WC’s, two showers poolside, underfloor heated tiling throughout pool wing, sliding full height glazed panels overlook and lead to the gardens.

The first floor has a galleried landing giving access to a linen cupboard, four generous bedrooms, two of which can share an en-suite shower room, the family bathroom with bath, WC and wash basin and stairs to the upper floor.  The second floor offers another four bedrooms, two further bathrooms and a large storage cupboard.

Gilded lettering “House of Craigie” adorns the original gateposts at the cobbled driveway entrance which then leads up beneath a canopy of mature trees past fields to the front entrance and gravelled parking circle.

Pathways lead from here down to the all-weather surfaced tennis court and to stunning garden grounds to the west and south of the House. The gardens surrounded by mature trees have delightful distinct areas; decorative display beds arranged in perfect symmetry, a herb/kitchen garden, pathways around two wildlife ponds and a vast terrace area to the rear of the house and adjacent to the swimming pool   Views are stunning out over rolling farmland in all directions and west to the islands of Arran, Ailsa Craig and the distant mountains of Jura.

EPC Rating Band E.

This well presented and meticulously maintained detached villa is set within a popular and peaceful cul-de-sac, conveniently positioned for a wide range of local amenities and services.

The property offers deceptively spacious, bright and flexible accommodation arranged over two levels, thoughtfully designed to suit modern family living.

The ground floor comprises a welcoming reception hallway with staircase to the upper level, a bright and generously proportioned living room, and a separate dining room enjoying open views across the immaculate, private rear garden. The well-appointed fitted kitchen features a range of floor and wall-mounted units with complementary worktop surfaces, along with a useful pantry cupboard. A rear door provides direct access to the enclosed garden, while a convenient WC completes the lower accommodation.

The upper floor features a bright landing giving access to four bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes, and a fourth bedroom, ideal for a child’s room, nursery or home office.

Additional features include gas central heating and double glazing throughout. Externally, the property is surrounded by well-tended and generous garden grounds, with a particularly attractive, southerly facing rear garden featuring a large patio area perfect for outdoor entertaining. An integral single garage provides secure parking and additional storage.

Widely regarded as one of Glasgow’s most desirable residential areas, Newlands is located approximately four miles from the city centre and is exceptionally well served by regular train and bus services to both the city centre and East Kilbride. Nearby Shawlands, Langside, Giffnock and Muirend offer an extensive range of shops, supermarkets, cafés, bars and restaurants, while Silverburn Shopping Centre provides further retail and leisure amenities.

The area also boasts excellent recreational facilities, including several golf courses, health clubs and the nearby Pollok Country Park. Schooling is particularly well catered for, with a range of highly regarded local primary and secondary schools, as well as private options including Hutchesons’ Grammar School, Craigholme, Belmont House, Fernhill School and Dairsie House, a preparatory school of The Glasgow Academy.

For commuters, the M77 offers swift access to Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow Airport and the wider central Scotland motorway network, as well as direct routes towards Ayrshire and Prestwick Airport.