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HOUSES AT BALGREEN BY HOLLYBUSH EAST AYRSHIRE KA6 7EB A superb development of 10 individually designed new homes situated in unspoilt countryside with fabulous views.

2 HOUSES AT BALGREEN BY HOLLYBUSH EAST AYRSHIRE KA6 7EB A superb development of 10 individually designed new homes situated in unspoilt countryside with fabulous views. Ayr about 7 miles Glasgow about 41 miles 5 exceptional houses in an impressive Victorian farm courtyard. 5 luxury detached new builds. Energy efficient, carbon friendly homes. Traditional craftsmanship with contemporary interiors. Peaceful location. 7 Killoch Place Ayr KA7 2EA ayr@galbraithgroup.com

ANOTHER BRAE HOMES DEVELOPMENT quality shooting available on some of the surrounding estates. Brown trout fishing is available at Loch Bradan.

Loch Doon, about 7 miles long, is the largest inland loch in Southern Scotland and forms the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park, offering hill walking and mountain biking on a number of paths and

4 ANOTHER BRAE HOMES DEVELOPMENT quality shooting available on some of the surrounding estates. Brown trout fishing is available at Loch Bradan. The Scottish Dark Sky Observatory is situated at Loch Doon (about 16 miles), the Observatory is the only Dark Sky Park in the UK where the night skies are some of the best. Loch Doon, about 7 miles long, is the largest inland loch in Southern Scotland and forms the gateway to the Galloway Forest Park, offering hill walking and mountain biking on a number of paths and trails. The three visitor centres at at Glen Trool, Kirroughtree, and Clatteringshaws receive around 150,000 visitors each year. The popular racecourse in Ayr holds the Scottish Grand National and there are yacht marinas at Troon, Ardrossan and Largs. Fishing is available on the nearby River Doon, which offers some of South West Scotland s best salmon and trout fishing. A number of Scotland s most famous Links golf courses including Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick are close at hand. Ayr Racecourse is home to the Scottish Grand National. There are exceptional yachting facilities at the marinas at Troon, Ardrossan and Largs. THE DESIGN Balgreen presents an unrivalled opportunity to buy into an exclusive development of individually designed homes in a spectacular setting close to Ayr. An impressive Victorian stone steading which dates from 1882, the original red sandstone will be carefully restored into five 4 bedroom country homes. These homes will surround a central courtyard each with private gardens to the rear. There are five bespoke luxury detached new build houses with wonderful sweeping countryside views, with four 4 bedroom homes and one 5 bedroom home. GENERAL Balgreen is situated in a peaceful, rural setting close to the popular hamlet of Hollybush, some 7 miles from Ayr (15 minute drive) and is easily accessible by the A713 trunk road with magnificent views over open countryside to the Carrick Hills and Isle of Arran screened by mature deciduous woodland. This part of Ayrshire has a coastal network of scenic towns and villages amongst rolling hills and panoramic beach landscapes. Hollybush has a well regarded local Inn (the Hollybush Inn) and a range of local village amenities including primary school, post office and shops are available at Dalrymple (about 1.8 miles). There is good coverage of broadband available in the area. The county town of Ayr is only a short drive away which offers a comprehensive range of excellent services including restaurants, shopping, supermarkets and a private co-educational school. The Burgh of Ayr was founded in the 12th century. Nearby Alloway was the birthplace of the poet Robert Burns. The town benefits from a wealth of public parks, good path networks and wide sandy beaches on the Firth of Clyde coast. There are some delightful river walks along the River Ayr including a deep wooded gorge ascending to a viewpoint known as Wallace s Seat. There are frequent train services to Glasgow and beyond. Prestwick Airport, with a comprehensive schedule of international flights, is about 13 miles. Glasgow itself is easily accessible via the A/M77 in a journey time of about 50 minutes. The picturesque village of Straiton (8 miles) nestled in the Stinchar Valley, is a popular destination for those seeking outdoor pursuits. The Bennan Hill Walk has lovely views to Ben Lomond, Arran and Ailsa Craig, and there are many local country walks. For horse riding the peaceful country lanes around Balgreen provide quiet off road hacking. There is IMPULS KITCHEN

NEW BUILD HOUSES The largest of the houses, House 6 (380sqm) provides 4 spacious bedrooms (all en suite), living room, sitting room, impressive kitchen with open plan gallery, dining room,

5 NEW BUILD HOUSES The largest of the houses, House 6 (380sqm) provides 4 spacious bedrooms (all en suite), living room, sitting room, impressive kitchen with open plan gallery, dining room, conservatory, w.c. and attached double garage. The generous gardens wrap round the house enjoy a south easterly aspect. Houses 7, 8 and 9 (each about 250sqm) comprise living room, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/dining with central island unit, utility room, w.c. and 4 bedrooms (all en suite) on the first floor. House 10 (290sqm) has fabulous far reaching views complimented by lovely west facing gardens. It has living room with dual aspect French doors, dining room, sitting room, kitchen with French doors leading to the garden, utility room, cloakroom and separate w.c. on the ground floor with 5 bedrooms, 4 en suite on the first floor. Each of the houses at Balgreen have useful built-in storage with gas central heating. The existing farmhouse, Balgreen Lodge, is in separate ownership and is not included in the sale. Dunromin Cottage and Balgreen Cottage are also excluded. THE COURTYARD HOUSES No 1 Balgreen Steading No 1 Balgreen Steading (230sqm) comprises entrance porch, living room, dining room with French doors, kitchen/ dining, bathroom, utility room and master bedroom (en suite bathroom) on the ground floor and 3 further en suite bedrooms on the first floor. No 2 Balgreen Steading The largest of the courtyard houses with 240sqm, it has living room with French doors, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/ dining with French doors leading to the garden, shower room on the ground floor and 4 bedrooms (3 en suite) on the first floor. No 3 Balgreen Steading No 3 Balgreen Steading (220sqm) has entrance porch, living room, dining room/bedroom 4, open plan kitchen, and shower room on the ground floor, with 3 bedrooms (2 en suite) on the first floor along with a lovely mezzanine sitting room. No 4 Balgreen Steading No 4 (202sqm) has entrance porch, living room with French doors, spacious kitchen/dining with French doors and shower room on the ground floor. There are 4 bedrooms (all en suite) on the first floor. ANOTHER BRAE HOMES DEVELOPMENT No 5 Balgreen Steading With 205sqm, No 5 is all on one level with entrance porch, living room with French doors, kitchen/dining room with French doors, 4 bedrooms (3 en suite) and shower room. THE SPECIFICATION Internal Finishes GENERAL All Houses: American oak doors with oak skirtings and facings to entrance hall and living room; painted mdf finishings throughout remainder of house. Brushed stainless steel ironmongery. Sliding mirror wardrobe doors. TV points installed in living room and/or sitting room, all bedrooms. KITCHENS High quality kitchens by Impuls from our select ranges. Appliances include stainless steel electric oven, gas hob and extractor hood. Laminate worktop and worktop upstand. BATHROOMS AND EN SUITES Wall mounted radiators and towel rails. Quality white sanitary ware with wet wall panels within shower areas, around baths. Splashback over wash hand basins. ENERGY EFFICIENCY Each house is fitted with energy efficient mains gas fired central heating. Solar thermal system (providing hot water). The internal specification for all houses can be tailored to suit the purchaser to allow bespoke detailing.

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Externals Courtyard Houses: Refurbished from the existing steading buildings, retaining solid stone walls with some new off white render. Slated timber roofs.

7 Externals Courtyard Houses: Refurbished from the existing steading buildings, retaining solid stone walls with some new off white render. Slated timber roofs. White pvc double glazed sash and case windows and doors. Pavior block driveways. Slab pathways with gardens laid to soil. Timber fences where applicable. The courtyard houses have been thoughtfully designed to suit a modern, flexible lifestyle and benefit from a high quality specification. New Build Houses: Two-storey with timber frame construction, slate roof, new walls with off white roughcast finish. Grey pvc double glazed sash and case windows and doors. Pavior block driveways. Slab pathways with gardens laid to soil. Timber fences where applicable. DIRECTIONS Balgreen, Hollybush, By Ayr, East Ayrshire, KA6 7EB From the Ayr Bypass (A77) take the A713 Castle Douglas Road past the hospital. At Hollybush, after about 4 miles, turn left onto the B7034. Balgreen is on the right after about 0.5 miles. Post code: KA6 7EB SERVICES Mains electricity Gas central heating Solar thermal system Mains water Private drainage to septic tank WARRANTY Courtyard Houses 1 to 5 are covered by an Engineers Certification for the warranty period. New Build Houses 6 to 10 are covered by a 10 year NHBC (National House Building Council) warranty. DEVELOPER Brae Homes (Scotland) Ltd, Knockdon, Maybole, Ayrshire, KA19 8EH. SOLICITORS A C White 23 Wellington Square Ayr KA7 1HG Tel: OUTGOINGS The new houses have not yet been assessed for Council Tax Banding. EPC An Energy Efficiency Certificate will be provided on completion. RESERVATION On reservation of a property, there is a non-returnable reservation fee of VIEWING By appointment with the Selling Agents. The sellers or their agents take no responsibility with regard to the safety of parties viewing the site. IMPORTANT NOTES 1. These particulars are intended to give a fair and overall description of the property. If any points are relevant to your interest, please ask for further information, prior to viewing. Prospective purchasers are advised to seek their own professional advice. 2. Areas, measurements and distances are given as a guide. Photographs depict only certain parts of the property. Nothing within the particulars shall be deemed to be a statement as to the structural condition, nor the working order of services and appliances. 3. These particulars shall not be binding on our clients whether acted on or otherwise, unless the same is incorporated within a written document, signed by our clients or on their behalf, satisfying the requirements of Section 3 of The Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act Closing Date A closing date may be fixed. Prospective purchasers who have notified their interest through lawyers to Galbraith, in writing, will be advised of a closing date, unless the property has been sold previously. The Seller will not be obliged to accept the highest, or indeed any offer and has the right to accept an offer at any time or withdraw the property from the market. The Seller will not be liable for any costs incurred by interested parties. 5. Offers Formal offers in the acceptable Scottish form should be submitted, through a Scottish Lawyer, to Galbraith, 7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA. 6. Third Party Rights and Servitudes The subjects are sold together with and subject to all existing rights of way, servitudes, wayleaves and others whether contained in the Title Deeds or otherwise, and purchasers will be deemed to have satisfied themselves in all respects thereof. MORTGAGE FINANCE Galbraith has an alliance with Fox Private Finance, a brokerage with a bespoke approach to funding. Through their relationships with retail, commercial and private banks they can assist with securing a mortgage to suit your circumstances. For further information contact Matthew Griffiths, based in our Edinburgh office, on ANOTHER BRAE HOMES DEVELOPMENT

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