Easter Highgate is a handsome Grade B Listed house dating from the early 19th century, built for James Findlay, a well-known local cheese supplier, particularly for the renowned Dunlop cheese developed by Barbara Gilmour of Dunlop in the early 18th Century. The cheese store was over the coach house, and James Findlay erected a large storehouse at Easter Highgate which often had 12,000 stones of cheese, with large quantities supplied to the Glasgow market on a yearly basis.

Easter Highgate has been comprehensively refurbished and upgraded by the current owners over the past 20 years. The property was divided into two houses around 2007 and offers  enormous scope for a variety of potential uses. House 2 has a fabulous two-bedroom annexe, while both houses have attractive and well-proportioned rooms.

Vivien Wright of Galbraith, who is handling the sale, said: “Easter Highgate is an exceptional traditional property with a fascinating history and enormous potential for the purchaser. The two houses could be perfect for multi-generational living or one house could potentially be used as a rental property, subject to the necessary consents. There is also lapsed planning permission for conversion of a former stone byre, which may be of interest to pursue. In addition, house 2 has a superb two-bedroom annexe and land, again providing excellent opportunity and versatility. The location of the property is also very attractive, amidst the farmland of Ayrshire and close to the lovely village of Dunlop. This is an exceptional property with a huge variety of attributes.”

Easter Highgate House 1:

Arranged over three floors, Easter Highgate House 1 is a lovely five-bedroom family home complemented by lawned gardens. There is a large kitchen / dining room, and a light and bright living room with French doors to the decking and garden. On the first floor, there are three generous bedrooms (master with en suite shower room with dressing room) and a family bathroom. On the second floor, there are two further bedrooms and attic storage. Outside, there are lovely lawned gardens of about half an acre, with a large decked area.

Planning permission (now lapsed) was granted on 9 January 2019 for the conversion of a stone byre to create a residential property. The proposed design includes three bedrooms (two en suite), open plan kitchen/living/dining room, two bathrooms and utility room. It may be of interest to the purchaser to investigate the reinstatement of this planning permission, if desired.

Easter Highgate House 2:

Easter Highgate House 2 is a superb historic home offering attractive and spacious accommodation with very pretty grounds, useful detached double garage and workshop, grazing land and ample parking for multiple vehicles. In brief, the ground floor has entrance vestibule, hallway, elegant sitting room; dining room with marble fire surround, kitchen with fitted units, utility room, and W.C.

On the first floor, there are three bedrooms (two with en suite shower rooms) and a family bathroom. The second floor has two further spacious bedrooms and shower room.

The east wing of the house comprises a substantial two-bedroom annexe with its own entrance, offering tremendous scope for a variety of uses. The annexe has a fabulous kitchen/dining/living room with vaulted ceiling and a bedroom, shower room and office area plus a further double bedroom on the first floor.

There are lovely, landscaped gardens with a variety of colourful shrubs and plants, together with a sheltered patio area bounded by a stone wall.

A separate drive leads to the double garage/workshop with electric doors and power. A 21-panel solar system has been installed on the garage roof.

The property extends to about 6.36 acres in all with about 4.78 acres (1.93 ha) grazing in total. The land is principally classed as Grade 4(2) by the James Hutton Institute.

Easter Highgate is situated close to the conservation village of Dunlop in East Ayrshire. Dunlop has a post office, artisan bakery and shop, and popular café/shop (Struther Farmhouse Café), an excellent primary school and railway station with regular services to Glasgow. The small town of Beith in the Garnock Valley is four miles west, offering a range of local shops and cafes, while Stewarton, about 6 miles distant, has primary and secondary schooling, and railway station. Glasgow and Prestwick Airports are easily reachable being 14 and 18 miles distant respectively.

Easter Highgate is for sale through Galbraith as a whole for  Offers Over £1,000,000. For lotting options, please contact Galbraith.