Saddle up for life in the stables
When the stables are this good, the mansion must be something special.
And it is. Grade B Shalimar House, on the corner of Chapelpark Road has sweeping views over the Old Racecourse.
However, there has been nothing four-legged bigger than a dog through the stable door in the grounds at the back for a long time.
So now you can saddle up and live in Shalimar Stables which has been converted into a five bedroom house brimming with character. Like all one-off homes you never quite know what you will find inside.
Through the grand front door arch –big enough for a horse to trot through – is a vast, bright hall with feature staircase.
Indeed this is not the only way upstairs as a spiral staircase from the dining area leads directly into a first floor lounge.
There’s a total of 3,400 square feet and the main living quarters on the ground floor are all connected.
The twin aspect formal dining room has doors to the 21ft 4in by 18ft 4in lounge which in turn has double doors to the large south-facing conservatory.
But you are probably more likely to eat in the heart of the home which boasts a kitchen semi open plan to a dining area.
This is where the spiral staircase – in fire engine red – leads to the upper lounge.
Beside the kitchen and up three steps leads to a casual area great for relaxing in. This is a double height space with a stone gable and high-level windows for some natural light.
There is one bedroom on the ground floor and four – including the big master with en-suite and large wardrobes – upstairs. The lounge on this level extends to nearly 20 feet at its widest and could be used as a SIXTH bedroom.
Sellers Donald Ross Residential say: “Outside and to the front of the property there is a gated driveway which leads to a double garage with electric up and over doors.
“Further enhancing this truly exceptional property are wonderful south facing gardens with various mature trees and shrubs, well kept lawns and a substantial patio which is perfect for outdoor entertaining.”
And the price for all this luxury? Offers in excess of £550,000 are being sought by Donald Ross Residential on Ayr 288222.