Location

Girvan is an attractive coastal village with far-reaching views over the Irish Sea towards the Ailsa Craig, Isle of Arran and Kintyre.

Knockavalley House is situated on the outskirts of the town close to Girvan Golf club in a private, elevated position with views of both the rural surroundings and the coast. Girvan has a thriving local community and benefits from a local shops, post office, bars, restaurants, and supermarket as well as a beach, tennis courts and bowling club.

For the sporting enthusiasts, Ayrshire is famous for its links golf courses with Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick all nearby as well as fishing on the River Stinchar and shooting opportunities locally. The Ayrshire coastline is truly spectacular and is at its best from the water; Girvan yachting marina is nearby while Troon and Inverkip are further up the coast, allowing those with sailing craft to enjoy it to the full.

Railway services from Girvan and Ayr provide travel to Glasgow and the south, with the M77 giving access to Glasgow city centre as well as Glasgow and Prestwick airports by road.

Description

Designed by architect T.L Taylor and constructed around 1933 of brick and render under a slate roof, the property occupies a stunning plot overlooking the Firth of Clyde with views towards Ailsa Craig and the Irish Sea.

This well presented detached house has been excellently maintained and is an ideal home, perfectly positioned to take full advantage of its scenic surroundings to the front and rear of the property. The light and spacious accommodation has a natural and practical flow to the layout with around 2970 sq ft of space including the garage. Internally the property has some wonderful features including large picture windows, focal fireplaces in most rooms and above all, generously proportioned rooms, making it beautifully balanced.

The accommodation begins with a bright and open hallway with a tuned staircase leading upstairs. Off the hall is an impressive sitting room which opens into the dining room via French doors with fireplaces at either end. A cosy snug/family room provides another space to relax.

The well-appointed kitchen has a range cooker and plenty of work space. The former stove is still present and is a wonderful feature. To the rear of the kitchen is a handy pantry and a utility room to the front. A door leads to a store room and through to a staircase which leads up to a studio/workshop with shower room. A shower room and workshop complete the accommodation.

Upstairs has incredible sea views and there are four bedrooms. There is also a separate family bathroom and showroom

The property benefits from a fantastic garden at around a third of an acre that has been well planned and comprises large areas mainly laid to lawn, established shrubs providing shelter, the perfect environment to enjoy the raised deck.

Finally, Knockavalley House benefits from a single garage.