House & Home A stunning piece of work
BY KENNETH SPEIRS
Fancy upsizing? Seton Castle in East Lothian is for
sale for a whopping £8 million. Well, it does have 13 bedrooms. To find out more and have a bit of a nosey, visit www.rightmove. co.uk Lovers of the traditional with a touch of the modern will not want to miss Ashburn House, in Kilbarchan.
It is an elegant detached villa positioned in a peaceful residential cul-de-sac on the rural fringes of the village.
The property has pleasant views over the surrounding fields and is positioned in extensive garden grounds. On offer is luxurious and contemporary accommodation within a remodelled and reconfigured layout.
The refurbishment programme has included a new gas fired central heating system, a new roof and upgrades to the internal finish and fittings.
Described by the agents as “sympathetic upgrading”, the new look has ensured the preservation of several period features, including beautiful wood panelling and a fireplace within the central reception hallway, and original parquet wooden flooring within the two main public apartments.
The accommodation in the property comprises of an entrance vestibule leading to a broad formal reception
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kind of thing. hallway with timber parquet flooring and a welcoming fireplace with an open fire.
The formal lounge has a stone fireplace with gas fire. There is a spacious formal dining room with front and side facing window formations.
And the stunning luxury kitchen incorporates a range of modern wall and floor-mounted units with granite worktop surfaces and a large central island with built in breakfast bar area.
There is open plan access to the adjacent family room which has double glazed French doors to the front patio and additional rear facing window formation. There is access from the kitchen to an upgraded wc and fitted utility room. The rear stair also leads from the kitchen to a first floor rear-facing office.
A broad formal staircase leads to the first floor hallway with original stain leaded windows to the rear. The first floor layout has been remodelled and now provides three spacious double-size bedroom suites.
Offers over £525,000 are being invited. Call Corum on 01505 691400 or visit www.corumproperty.co.uk Providing a private space, setting rules for the family and thinking about flooring are among the best ways to prepare for a dog joining the family house.
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