5 bedroom country house for sale

Pierhill House is nestled in an enviable, secluded and private setting close to Stair within Annbank parish and only 7 miles from Ayr town centre. The well-established county town of Ayr has a wide range of excellent services, shops and cinema, together with a number of restaurants, bars and sports facilities. Troon (9 miles) provides an excellent range of shops, boutiques, delicatessen, cafes and restaurants, with a superb sandy beach backed by large dunes. There is a primary school in Annbank and several well-regarded secondary schools in Ayr in addition to Wellington School, a private co-educational school. The town has a mainline railway station with regular services to Glasgow and beyond. Glasgow and Prestwick airports have regular scheduled flights and are 37 miles and 8 miles respectively. Glasgow is easily accessible by rail and road via the A/M77.

Ayrshire is renowned for its range of outdoor pursuits. There are a number of world-renowned golf courses including Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry. The racecourse at Ayr provides regular fixtures and is host to the Scottish Grand National. Excellent yachting facilities are available at the marinas in Troon, Ardrossan and Largs. There are many opportunities for game sports in the area and Ayrshire has some of South West Scotland’s best salmon and trout fishing. Permit fishing is available at the River Ayr and the River Nith whilst Annbank fishery lies close by. Ayrshire is famous as the birthplace of Robert Burns.

Pierhill House is a highly attractive two storey house built of stone and brick with a white render finish, sash and case painted windows, under a slate roof. Pierhill House has instant appeal before even entering the house, from the private drive leading to a gravel driveway with ample parking, well maintained and beautifully stocked mature gardens, grazing land, several useful outbuildings and stables to the charming ‘secret’ oasis of private garden by the stream.

Pierhill House comprises a bright welcoming hallway which gives access to the large dining kitchen with cream Aga, separate oven and hob, Belfast sink, two attractive free-standing dressers and co-ordinating cream floor units including a carved wooden central island. There is access to the garden from the kitchen and the rear hallway leading on to the large utility room with washing machine and tumble drier. In addition, there is a door from the kitchen into the large dining room which can accommodate dining for 12 plus people, a decorative fireplace and wall lights. The dual aspect sitting room has a large picture window with window seat below from which to appreciate the wonderful countryside views, a wood burning stove set-in brick with wooden surround. Also from the hall is the living room with a wood burning stove set-in brick and wooden surround and bespoke hearth surround, dual aspect windows and window seat. There are two w.c.’s/cloakrooms on the ground floor. Stairs rise from the hall to the five generously sized bedrooms, four of which have built in wardrobes/storage. Two bedrooms benefit from wash hand basins set in vanity units. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, shower cubicle, wash hand basin, w.c. and heated towel rail and the shower room complete with dual head shower, w.c. and wash hand basin complete the first floor accommodation along with the plentiful cupboard space.

GARDEN (AND GROUNDS)
The gardens at Pierhill House are wonderfully laid out and maintained, the beautifully tended lawn is surrounded by an abundance of mature trees and a variety of plants providing year-round colour and include some more unusual species like Black Poplar and Cercidiphyllum. There are several entertaining areas around the garden for family and friend get-togethers or for quiet peaceful outdoor time at the secret garden by the stream. The current owners have hosted large family events in marquees on the lawn, and 3 phase 16A 240v external power sockets are installed for this purpose.

LAND
There are two grazing paddocks, one lying to the west and one to the south of the house and totalling about 3.7 acres.

OUTBUILDINGS

Stables
4 timber stables and tack room with concrete hardstanding.
Water and electricity.

Garage 1(About 9.4m x 4.2m)
Brick with wooden sliding doors, electricity and external security light.

Workshop / Store (About 6.3m x 3.7m)
Brick, concrete floor, electricity.

Back Storage/Laundry Room (About 3.3m x 3m)
Brick with door to utility area.

Garage 2(About 7.5m x 3.7m)
Electricity and light.

Workshop (About 3.7m x 1.8m)
Concrete floor. Electricity.

Garden Store (About 5m x 1.8m)
Brick. Concrete floor. Electricity.

Gardeners w.c. (About 1.8m x 1.2m)
Water and electricity.

Open sided Dutch Barn has parking for 4 cars

Byre (About 4.2 x 3.4m)
Brick with cobble floor, tin roof, stable door.

Log Store (About 3.9m x 3.5m)
Brick with tin roof.

Lean-to storage (About 4.8 x 3m)
From the Pole barn/car port.

Polytunnel 420 sq feet
Raised beds. Paved. Water tap.

ACCESS
If the cottage is not sold with Pierhill House a right of access over the first portion of the drive will be granted.

PLANNING PERMISSION
An application for Planning permission has been made for the erection of a dwelling house in a neighboring field. Further details available on South Ayrshire Planning Portal.

EPC Rating = F