Best view Bard none in Alloway

Keep an eye on Rabbie’s cottage

If you’re something of a romantic poet, then this is the home for you.

Aird Cottage views directly to the southern end of Burns Cottage and its pristine garden.

So you cannot get any closer to the beating heart of Alloway.

Alloway Public Hall is across a path and the village tea room Poet’s Corner is three houses away.

Then there is the post office and general store and 27 Alloway, the upmarket flower and gift boutique.

It’s clear the next owner of the cottage - renovated recently - will have a charmed village life.

What’s better is Ayr agent Corum has just put it on the market at a fixed price of £ 250,000, so first with the cash wins. And taxman Rabbie would approve as it slips under the five per cent stamp duty.

Corum say: “It is an utterly charming property.

“A a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive three- bedroom home occupying a prime position within the historic village of Alloway directly opposite Burns Cottage, the birthplace of Robert Burns.”

The facade is typical 19th Century and a clever gabled entrance that means you are quite private from the neighbours in the identical semi attached.

A vestibule with window leads to the hall which in turns leads to the bathroom and staircase.

The access to the kitchen is via the lounge, or the external door at the side.

The lounge sports a real fire and a brace of old sash and case windows with wooden frames.

At around 15 feet by 14ft 6ins, this is a lovely room to watch the world go by . . . or trying to get your Tam O’ Shanter word perfect.

The kitchen has enough room for a dining table.

All three bedrooms are upstairs and there would be the opportunity to incorporate a loo on this floor.

There is no driveway or garage, so parking is on the street.

Corum add: “Aird Cottage would ideally suit a professional couple or indeed those clients seeking to a second home/ investment property situated within a first- class location.”

The rear gardens have south westerly aspects.

Call Corum in Ayr on 01292 880888, fixed price £ 250,000.

Hello blondie The cottage features some rare blonde bricks

Feature lounge With twin aspect and fire

Main bedroom This room has a peaceful view over the back garden. Inset: Cosy kitchen

Neat lawn With a lovely view through the village

Rear view Aird Cottage is a mirror of next door