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NEW TO MARKET
THE Ayrshire coast is notable for its golden sandy beaches, however, for those seeking more eclectic attractions, one of the region’s less populated gems is Dunure, a few miles south of Alloway and the Heads of Ayr. This quaint former fishing village has a stone harbour and shingle beach, while dominating the clifftop is the medieval ruins of Dunure Castle and late medieval beehive-shaped stone doocot, while in place of sand, Dunure has rocks for climbing and discovering rock pools, an expansive grass picnic area, and a picturesque inn – all of which and more come free with a luxuriously specified detached property newly on the market.
Occupying an elevated position off Station Road in the village, this contemporary villa has recently been completely remodelled and redesigned to create an outstanding family home spanning around 3,000 sq ft over two levels, complemented by landscaped gardens and an all weather decked front terrace for entertaining and taking in Arran sunsets.
Inside, the contemporary interior features two main living spaces – one being a near 30ft living room with a multi-fuel stove, vast window/bi-fold doors to the front, and patio doors to the rear, giving access to the enclosed south-facing garden; the other, a 31ft open-plan dining kitchen, which in addition to rear garden access and access to an adjoining utility, has steps down into a front-facing garden room highlighting the sea views. Beyond these two spaces is a rear hallway leading to a cloakroom, two bedrooms (one with direct rear garden access) and a staircase leading to a spacious mezzanine bedroom – currently utilised as a study – with a glass fronted balcony overlooking the kitchen/garden room, which accentuates the airy, open-plan house design. A staircase in the main 20ft reception hall leads up to the remaining fourth bedroom/ principal suite with built-in storage, en suite bathroom, and adjoining study.
The devil is in the detail and this home’s interior has much to take in, including a fully integrated designer kitchen with large
island unit, granite work surfaces and dining area adjacent to patio doors and the rear garden beyond. The specification also includes a Sonos sound system, cat-5 wiring, air source heat pump (underfloor central heating) and motorised window blinds in the living and garden rooms.
To the rear, the enclosed garden incorporates a raised lawn, decorative seating area and sheltered patio, while to the front of the house, beyond the glassfronted, all-weather decked terrace, is a sizeable lawn, low-level planter walls, and a monoblock driveway with space for multiple vehicles. An outstanding home and location, offers over £575,000 are invited by Corum’s Ayr office.