Longford Cottage

• A charming rural cottage set on the banks of the River Garnock, offering tranquil surroundings and extensive garden grounds — a rare opportunity to enjoy countryside living with excellent connectivity.
• 1 Reception Room. 4 Bedrooms (master en suite). Kitchen/Dinning area. Shower Room. Utility Room. Cloakroom/w.c. Home Office/Study. 3 Storage Rooms.
• Immaculately presented.
• Large shed offering flexible use.
• Extensive, well maintained garden grounds.
• Easily accessible location.

Longford Cottage enjoys a private and picturesque setting on the banks of the River Garnock while benefiting from an easily accessible location close to North Ayrshire road networks and both Glasgow and Prestwick Airports. Both nearby towns of Kilwinning and Irvine have main line railway stations with regular services north to Glasgow or south to the Ayrshire coast. The towns are well serviced with primary and secondary schools and have a good range of shops and sporting facilities. Ayrshire is renowned for its many golf courses including the world-famous facilities at Turnberry and Royal Troon, and locally, The Irvine Golf Club and Western Gailes both have reputable 18 hole courses. There are excellent yachting facilities at the marinas at Ardrossan, Largs, Inverkip and Troon and there are also many opportunities for game sports in the region with some of south-west Scotland’s best salmon and trout fishing available in the area’s lochs and rivers. Ayrshire is famous as the birthplace of Robert Burns. Nearby is Eglinton Country Park with over 400 hectares of countryside including established walks and cycle paths in woodlands, around the loch and through Clement Wilson Gardens. There is also a Visitor Centre and cafe which holds local exhibitions. Longford Cottage is an attractive stone-built home beneath a traditional slate roof offering a harmonious blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The original part of the cottage dates back to the 17th century with later extensions. Beautifully maintained and immaculately presented throughout, this home boasts spacious and characterful accommodation, with viewing highly recommended to fully appreciate its setting and interior quality. It comprises a kitchen/dinning area with an exposed stone wall, ample floor and wall mounted units and woodblock worktops, ‘Belfast’ style sink, DeLongi gas cooker, fridge and fridge freezer. The utility room, conveniently located off the kitchen, is fitted with cabinets and a washing machine. It leads to a W.C. and a tiled cloakroom. The impressive sitting room exudes traditional charm with a cathedral ceiling, beams, a cosy log burner and a stunning wrought iron spiral staircase rising to a gallery area and patio doors open out to the gardens. There is access to a workshop or office directly from the sitting room. The property offers four generously sized, immaculately presented bedrooms, including a luxurious master suite featuring a roll-top bath with ball and claw feet, twin wash hand basins, a W.C., and a separate shower cubicle. Bedroom two enjoys a bay window overlooking the garden and features an attractive fireplace. Completing downstairs there is a modern shower room and ample cupboard space. The upper floor is accessed via stairs from the hallway and offers two additional rooms, ideal for guests, along with a large storage room—presenting further potential for accommodation, hobbies, or home working.GARDEN (AND GROUNDS) The extensive, mature gardens surrounding Longford Cottage are a true highlight of the property, to the front there is a generous lawned area with a variety of mature trees offering shelter, a pond which attracts wildlife, a polytunnel providing opportunities for home-growing and a metal garden shed. The River Garnock meanders along the boundary and the cottage benefits from fishing rights, including a licence for two rods, making it ideal for angling enthusiasts. The rear garden is an ideal entertaining space with decking and a superb outdoor seating area from which to enjoy the tranquillity of the riverside setting. There are many establish plants and shrubs and mature trees including a most attractive Kilmarnock Willow. Pathways from the garden lead to a mature area of woodland which runs along the river bank. Ample private parking is available via the property’s spacious driveway.Shed (About 45’ x 25’)A substantial and versatile outbuilding constructed with durable box profile steel walls and roof, set on a solid concrete base. The shed is fully equipped with power, internal lighting and external lighting, making it suitable for a wide range of uses. Whether for business purposes, storage, a workshop or hobbies, this space offers excellent potential.FLOOD RISKFlood maps of the area can be viewed at https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps/FloodRisk/SearchEach year this area has a 10% chance of flooding.DIRECTIONS From Glasgow Airport take the A737 east towards Kilwinning. At Kilwinning take the B779, on reaching the T junction turn left onto the A78. Take the 4th exit towards Stevenston/Saltcoats. Longford Cottage is about 1.1 km on the left hand side of the road.POST CODE KA13 6PR WHAT3WORDSTo find this property location to within 3 metres, download and use What3Words and enter the following 3 words: ///preparing.crafted.thankACCESSThe sellers have had exclusive use of the driveway for vehicles and pedestrians for the past 9 years during the entirety of their period of ownership. An Affidavit to support this position will be drawn up during conveyancing. It is supported with a title indemnity insurance policy.