A BEWITCHING HOME IN BURNS COUNTRY –

KIRKGATE has all the elements that ignite love at first sight – a beautiful, one-off, traditionally built family home in an exceptional half-acre garden setting within the heart of Alloway village – adjacent to the historic Alloway Auld Kirk and within sight of the Burns’ Monument.

Designed and built to a high specification by the present owners, everything about this house reflects quality, from the electric entrance gates that precede a long private monoblock driveway, to a flexible layout focused on lifestyle, be it everyday family living or formal entertaining on a grand scale. It also features underfloor heating throughout, camera entry system, surround sound system – and an interior that dazzles and bewitches on a par with Tam O’Shanter, portrayed on his horse, Maggie, in an apt picture that hangs in the double-height reception hall, where a gently curved, bespoke oak staircase sets the tone of the property.

Kirkgate is a wonderfully spacious home with a drawing room, formal dining room, breakfasting kitchen and family area, six bedrooms (four en suite), office, conservatory, family bathroom, utility and cloakroom. The ground floor living area flows seamlessly from the bow-fronted entrance vestibule and majestic hallway, to the dual aspect dining room and on, through double doors, to a magnificent 25ft drawing room that links to the conservatory and comes full circle with the open-plan 30ft kitchen/dining/family room. At the centre of this outer ring of connected rooms is a fitted office and adjoining cloakroom – the utility, which is off the kitchen, also provides access to the integral double garage.

Upstairs, the split-level galleried landing leads to six bedrooms – one currently used as a sitting/TV room – and main bathroom. Four of the bedrooms have quality en suite bath/shower rooms (some bedrooms also have dressing areas).

Standout features include the drawing room with its classical fireplace/open fire and views over the terrace and garden; and the kitchen, which is extensively fitted to include integrated appliances and central dining table, contrasted by granite worktops and tiled floor. A broad open archway links the kitchen with a spacious family/sitting room with a square bay window. The master bedroom is also notable for its private balcony, extensive built-in storage/dressing area, and a luxurious en suite bathroom with separate shower.

Extending to 0.7 acres, the enclosed landscaped gardens reflect and enhance the beauty of Kirkgate, while mature trees and shrubs provide shelter and seclusion. There is also a paved dining terrace and the monoblock driveway widens out in front of the house to provide abundant parking and space for turning.

Alloway village lies just a mile of so from Ayr town centre and apart from its historic links with Robert Burns, also has a primary school, shops, post office and coffee shop. Kirkgate is on the market with Galbraith’s Ayr office at offers over £1.1 million.

The ground floor living area flows seamlessly from the bow-fronted entrance vestibule and majestic hallway

Kirkgate is a wonderfully spacious family home that is bright and modern yet still blends in seamlessly with the surrounding environment