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The Coach House, Knock Castle, By Largs, Ayrshire
Largs about 2 miles, Glasgow about 31 miles
Offers over £499,000
 Overview
About 2.62 acres (1.06 ha)
A splendid Victorian Coach House, beautifully converted into a substantial country house.
3 Reception Rooms, Dining Kitchen, 6 Bedrooms, 3 En-Suite Bathrooms, w.c./cloaks, and family Bathroom.
Self contained apartment with Living Room/Kitchenette, Bedroom and en suite Bathroom.
* Enclosed covered Courtyard (1740 sq ft).
* Stables, Garages, and Outbuilding.
General
The Coach House of the former Knock Castle Estate was built circa 1834. The House is privately situated in wooded grounds approximately 2 miles north of Largs on the Clyde coast. Surrounded by mature woodland, the area is peaceful and tranquil offering complete privacy yet easily accessible to amenities.
Largs nearby provides an excellent range of amenities including a good range of shops, supermarket and primary and secondary schooling. Glasgow is 33 miles (approx 45 minutes drive). There are also railway stations at Largs, and Wemyss Bay to the north providing regular services to Glasgow, Prestwick, Ayr and other locations. Glasgow Airport is about 23 miles whilst Prestwick Airport is approximately 28 miles.
Local attractions include various golf courses, marinas at Largs and Inverkip, superb walking, hiking and horse riding opportunities, Inverclyde Sports Centre (Sport Scotland), Kelburn Country Centre and local beaches. There are regular ferries to the islands of Great Cumbrae, Bute and Dunoon. The Coach House lies within the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park.
 DESCRIPTION
An imposing and historic property, The Coach House has been beautifully converted into a most impressive 6 bedroom family house with a self-contained flat. Built of sandstone on 2 storeys under a pitched slate roof in a U shape, the House surrounds a central paved courtyard which is covered by an impressive pitched roof providing a bright and spacious area with potential for a variety of uses – an artists studio, a restorer’s workshop, internal recreation/garden area or valuable storage.
The accommodation in the House itself is extensive and spacious with about 5800 sq ft on two floors including the Courtyard. There are a host of interesting period features retained by the current owners in their painstaking and careful conversion of the property. These include a fine wood panelled lounge, charming circular windows in hallways and bathrooms, the original Coach House doors, some retained and some converted to windows opening on to the enclosed Courtyard, and a superb upstairs living room with beamed ceiling and exposed stonework. The House has considerable character and interest combined with a high level of appointment.
The wooded grounds extend to about 2.6 acres and slope upwards behind The Coach House. From parts of the grounds there are fabulous views of the Firth of Clyde. An adjacent outbuilding may have potential for development subject to planning permission being obtained. Substantial grazing land adjacent to The Coach House may be available for purchase from a neighbour by separate negotiation.
The size of The Coach House together with its enclosed courtyard offer a tremendous opportunity to a family purchaser, or a buyer with a home based business. The House is already split into two properties and could easily be divided further to create income generating letting accommodation if required.
Accommodation
From the road, block paving driveway through gate piers to main courtyard door into:
 Courtyard:
Enclosed covered space, paved, providing access to accommodation, garages and stables.
Main front door to:
Reception Hall:
Stone archway to kitchen.
Cloakroom:
WC, wash hand basin, radiator.
 Dining Kitchen (E & S):
Extensive fitted wall and floor units with island incorporating gas hob cooking area and breakfast bar, fully fitted oven, integrated dishwasher, one and a half sink and drainer, worktops, unit lighting and ceiling spotlights.
Double door to rear.
Hall:
Stone archway from kitchen, with stairs off.
 Lounge (N & S):
Extensive wood panelling, bay window to south, 3 stone archways with glazed doors providing access to the courtyard, wood panelled walls and ceiling. Raised dining area, wall lights.
 Bedroom 6 (W & E):
Accessed from reception hall. Overlooks both courtyard and rear of property. Wall and ceiling lights.
 En-Suite Shower Room (E):
Shower, WC, wash hand basin, tiled floor, wall lights.
First Floor
From inner hall, stairs to upper hallway.
Bedroom 4 (S & N):
Porthole window, fireplace, coombed ceiling, wall and ceiling lights.
 Bedroom 3 (N):
Porthole window, ceiling lights.
Bathroom (N):
Bath with shower over/screen, part tiled, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, ceiling & recessed spotlights.
Sitting Room (S):
Solid fuel stove, exposed stone wall, wall and ceiling lights.
Bedroom 5 (S):
Fireplace, wash hand basin, cupboard, ceiling light.
Bedroom 2 (E):
Closet, wall lights.
En-Suite Bathroom (E):
Bath, WC, wash hand basin, tiled, wall light.
Bedroom 1 (E):
Raised area with bed, combed beamed ceiling, wood floor, closet, wall and ceiling lights.
En-Suite Shower Room (E):
Shower, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, wall and ceiling lights.
Living Room (E):
Beamed coombed ceiling, exposed stone walls, kitchenette with fitted wall and floor units, sink, electric oven and hob, wall and ceiling lights. Double door to landing and courtyard staircase.
 
From the courtyard, door to:
Hall leading to exterior access door (N)
Courtyard WC
Courtyard stairs to landing providing additional access to upstairs Living Room (E) and to:
Self contained apartment
 Hall
Bedroom (S):
Velux, wall and ceiling lights.
Bathroom (S):
En-suite, porthole window, WC, wash hand basin, bath with electric shower over/screen.
Living Room (N & S):
Porthole window, beamed ceiling, exposed stone with fireplace, ceiling lights.
Kitchen (N&S):
Beamed ceiling, fitted wall and floor units, stainless steel sink, cooker.
From the courtyard:
 Stables:
2 looseboxes and 5 stalls.
 Garages:
All with light and power.
OUTSIDE
There is an outbuilding with scope for development. An attractive wooded area provides scope for gardens or a small paddock. There is a small sandstone storage building to the rear of The Coach House with cobbled walkway around the perimeter of the property.
Additional Information
 DIRECTIONS
From Largs take the A78 coast road northwards towards Skelmorlie. After 2 miles turn right on to a minor public road at St Phillans. After half a mile turn right again and go up the hill. The Coach House is on the left hand side after about ½ mile opposite the rear entrance to Knock Castle.
SERVICES
Mains electricity (2 meters)
Mains gas central heating (2 meters)
Mains water
Mains drainage
SOLICITORS
Stirling & Mair
28 High Street
Johnstone
Renfrewshire
PA5 8AH
Tel: 01505 329373
 LOCAL AUTHORITY
North Ayrshire Council
Cunninghame House
Irvine
Ayrshire
KA12 8EE
Tel: 01294 324100
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Fitted carpets and curtains are included in the sale. No other items are included unless specifically mentioned in these particulars. All the remaining furniture and appliances are available by separate negotiation.
LISTING
The Coach House is Listed Category C as being of architectural and historic interest.
OUTGOINGS
For Council Tax purposes the main house has been assessed as Band E. The self-contained apartment is Band A.
VIEWING
By appointment with the Selling Agents.
Selling Agents / Local CKD Galbraith Office
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. These particulars have been prepared in all good faith to give a fair overall view of the property. If any points are particularly relevant to your interest in the property please ask for further information/verification. CKD Galbraith strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with them, in order that you do not make a wasted journey.
2. Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase and may wish to instruct an independent survey.
3. The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furnishings/furniture etc., photographed are included in the sale. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.
4. Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are NOT precise. Certain measurements have been taken using a laser measuring machine. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.
5. Neither these particulars nor any subsequent communication by us on behalf of the vendors relative to the property shall be binding upon our clients (whether acted on or otherwise) unless the same is incorporated within a written document signed by our clients or on their behalf satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995 or is granted in pursuance of any such document.
6. Entry
Entry will be mutually agreed.
7. Closing Date
A closing date by which offers must be submitted may be fixed at a later date unless the property has been sold previously. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest to CKD Galbraith in writing will receive communication drawing their attention to the closing date.
The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties.
8. Offers
Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted through a Scottish Lawyer to CKD Galbraith, 7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA.
Offerors, particularly those from outwith Scotland, should satisfy themselves through their Scottish Lawyer, that they fully understand the implications of offering under Scottish Law.
9. Third Party Rights and Servitudes
The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof.
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