Dunalton House. Exceptional Edwardian home in superb Troon location.

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1 Dunalton House Southwood Monkton Prestwick Ayrshire KA9 1UR Exceptional Edwardian home in superb Troon location.

2 Dunalton House Southwood Troon, KA9 1UR Ground floor Dining hall Drawing room Kitchen / breakfast room Utility room W.C Sitting room Conservatory First floor 5 bedrooms (1 en suite) Bathroom Second floor 2 bedrooms Bathroom Store Third floor Tower room Prestwick Airport: 4.4 miles Glasgow city centre: 33.4 miles Glasgow Airport: 39 miles Situation Troon is one of Scotland s finest towns and world famous for the Royal Troon Golf Course which was founded in 1878 and has hosted the British Open on numerous occasions. Developed through the 18th century, Troon took its name from a rocky promontory known as The Troon, and the developing interest in sea bathing led William Fullerton of Fullerton to offer feus for the building of villas. Ambitious town plans were drawn up by the Duke of Portland, while the arrival of the Glasgow, Paisley and Ayr railway encouraged further growth in the mid 19th century. Troon railway station was rebuilt in 1892 by master architect James Miller, and the town continued to establish itself as a superior resort for holiday makers drawn to the sandy beaches and the quality of its golf. Southwood is an exclusive enclave of houses laid out by the Duke of Portland s plans between 1890 and 1914 and became popular with merchants due to the easy access to Glasgow by rail and its renowned golf courses. Southwood is similar in many ways to developments of the same era at North Berwick, Gullane or indeed Sunningdale in Berkshire. Troon lies approximately 8 miles north of Ayr and has a bustling town centre and a wide variety of shops, supermarkets, acclaimed restaurants and excellent boutique shopping. Prestwick Airport is approximately 3 miles away and Glasgow is easily commutable by rail from Troon railway station (journey time approximately 42 minutes) or by car via the A77 / M77. Troon and Ayr provide both primary and secondary schooling with private education available at Wellington School in Ayr. There is an additional wide range of private schools within reach on the southside of Glasgow including Hutchesons Grammar School, Craigholme and Belmont High School. Royal Troon last hosted the British Open golf championship in 2016 and Prestwick Golf Club is the original home of the Open. Troon marina offers a sheltered harbour and the waters around Troon are acknowledged to be some of the best racing waters in Europe.

3 Description Dunalton is a wonderful example of a former mansion house that has been subdivided to create two semi-detached houses. Steeped in history and striking in appearance Dunalton has been in the same family for over 90 years and retains all the grandeur of the former mansion house, now presented as an outstanding family home. The ground floor begins with a magnificent reception hall with pitch pine floor, beautiful wood panelling, high ceilings, stunning cornicing and an appropriately imposing fireplace with a stone surround, and here the scale of the original property is very apparent. The property flows smoothly with the principal reception rooms accessed from this central communal area which also acts as a splendid dining room. The music room with signature bay window, also houses arguably the best fireplace in the house which boasts a Robert Adam-influenced design in the wooden mantel inset with marble. At the far end a wide wooden staircase leads up to the first floor. The drawing room, possibly once the billiards room of the original mansion, has a super recess with inset fireplace, textured wall papering above beautiful wood panelling and a matching pitch pine floor. The principal reception rooms all offer a different atmosphere but each with undeniable character and appeal. The kitchen is a traditional country house kitchen with gas fired Aga in Racing Green, fitted wall cupboards providing ample storage and direct access to the garden. All the accommodation on the ground floor has a practical layout and is well suited to modern family living. The first floor continues the run of elegant spacious rooms all offering wonderful views over the grounds and walled gardens of Dunalton. Five bedrooms on this level include a magnificent master bedroom with en suite bathroom. Each of the bedrooms has its own charm and character with a variety of decorative and plain cornicing, intriguing archways and varying shaped bay windows. There is a large family bathroom on this floor. The second floor is accessed via a full staircase and is home to a further two bedrooms and spacious bathroom. The larger bedroom is enhanced by a small fireplace and the bathroom by three piece suite including low level WC, wash hand basin and bath. Located off the landing is ample storage and a staircase leading up to the tower room on the third floor. The spiral staircase continues to a truly enviable roof terrace offering unrivalled views. Garden / outside The property is accessed via a private, rhododendron lined driveway, flanked by mature pine trees offering tremendous privacy and protection. To the front of the property a large sweeping courtyard provides plenty of parking. The gardens and grounds are formed of a mixture of formal walled gardens to the rear of the property which take the form of levelled tiered lawns leading down to an area of woodland beyond. All round the property there are mature woodlands, and in addition to the planted beds and borders there is a stunning rose garden to the side of the property, enclosed within stone walls and in which a number of specimen plants can be found. Within the grounds there is also a greenhouse with living vine and a set of timber stables with three loose boxes. The stables would benefit from some upgrading should the new owner wish to consider equestrian usage within the grounds. Services The property is served with mains water, electricity and drainage. Heating and hot water are provided via three hot water cylinders powered by an LPG gas tank within the grounds and further electric heating to the upper levels. Local Authority South Ayrshire Council EPC Rating Band G Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

4 Floor Plans Gross internal area: sq. metres (5329 sq. feet) For identification only. Not to scale. Copyright JPI ltd. Dunalton House, Southwood,Monkton Total area: approx sq. metres ( sq. feet) For identification only. Not to scale. copyright JPI ltd Gross Internal Area (approx) Ground Floor Approx sq. metres ( sq. feet) C ons ervatory 6.10m x 3.50m (20' x 11'6") W C 2.20m x 1.77m (7'3" x 5'10") Utility 3.73m x 3.60m (12'3" x 11'10") Drawing 7.20m x 5.30m (23'7" x 17'5") Second Floor Approx sq. metres (676.6 sq. feet) Music 7.60m x 7.30m (24'11" x 23'11") Dining Hall L oft S tore 3.80m x 3.70m (12'6" x 12'2") 6.95m x 4.10m (22'10" x 13'5") K itchen/b reakfas t 6.30m (20'8") max x 5.60m (18'4") 7.80m x 6.95m (25'7" x 22'9") NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only and although believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed. Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey Map with the permission of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office Crown copyright licence number Savills (L&P) Limited. L oft S tore 4.77m x 2.73m (15'8" x 9') Firs t Floor Approx sq. metres ( sq. feet) Third Floor Approx sq. metres (138.8 sq. feet) T ower 3.80m x 3.70m (12'6" x 12'2") 3.70m x 3.70m (12'2" x 12'2") 6.26m x 4.53m (20'7" x 14'10") 5.19m x 2.57m (17' x 8'5") Access to Roof Terrace 6.06m (19'11") max x 4.09m (13'5") 5.00m x 4.47m (16'5" x 14'8") 4.03m x 2.89m (13'3" x 9'6") 5.07m x 4.30m (16'7" x 14'1")

5 Savills Glasgow savills.co.uk Possession - Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. Offers - Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. Viewing - Strictly by appointment with Savills Purchase price - Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents. Purchase price - Within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives a deposit of 10% of the purchase price shall be paid. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents. Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. Ref: LW