Impressive 17th century mansion house in a completely unspoilt and peaceful parkland setting, compete with elegant period features and beautifully proportioned accommodation
Reception hall, 6 reception rooms, 18 bedrooms, 14 bath/shower rooms (7 ensuite), kitchen/breakfast room, home office, billiard room, games room, home cinema, playroom, gymnasium, various domestic offices including pantry, laundry, cloakroom, wine cellars, self-contained annex – all TBC pending refreshed floor plansApproximately 18,705 square feet; 1,738 square meters. EPC rating - GPrivate drive, large parking area. Inspirational garden.In all about 6.83 acresDating from 1681, Bargany House is a late 17th century unfortified mansion house, built using stones from Barganny Keep . The mansion house was extended in about 1840, and a new three storey wing was added by The Earl of Stair to the north of the 17th century mansion between 1862 and 1876. Bargany House is a Category A listed building and retains much of the impressive original plasterwork/carvings which is believed to be Adam or Gibbons. The house fell into disrepair in the 1970's, but was completely refurbished in the 1980's. Over the last ten years, Bargany House has undergone further detailed and careful renovation work, restoring the original features whilst blending new, more contemporary, finishes.Bargany House is one of the finest Category A listed mansions in the West of Scotland, and was the first unfortified mansion house to be built in Scotland. It is a four storey building, characterised by its crow-stepped end gables. The magnificent reception rooms make the most of the natural light, are both gracious and spacious, as well as being elegant and well proportioned. Of particular note is the quality of the plasterwork, the wooden panelling and the interior paintwork. Despite its size, this historic house has been refurbished to a high standard and has become a large, but easily managed, family home. Large windows, throughout the house, make sure that it is not just the reception rooms that are light and airy. Of particular note is how well the modern kitchen/breakfast/family room fits in to the fabric of the house and has become its focus. As with most of the main rooms, there are fabulous views from this room as well.Adjacent to the kitchen is the spectacular dining room, followed by the drawing room, music room and library – all interlinked. On the ground floor are the study, cinema, games room, billiard room and gymnasium, below which are the cellars. The main bedroom suite is also beautifully proportioned; seven of the subsidiary bedrooms all have ensuite bathroom facilities. On the top floor is a large playroom. There is a fully renovated, self-contained annex in the south wing.Surrounding Bargany House are gardens and grounds extending to about 6.83 acres. They consist mostly of formal lawns, flowerbeds and woodland. The valley of the Girvan Water is one of the most beautiful in the south west of Scotland. The river flows below the house on its northern flank and only adds to the unrivalled, protected, spectacular views over the surrounding parkland. A ¾ mile, private drive from the main road, through impressive woodland and past an ornamental lake, leads through stone gate piers into the grounds of Bargany House. At the back of the house is a useful range of outbuildings and garaging.* Agent's note, there is a pre-emption in the title deeds to Bargany with a 21-day timescale for exercise. Additional information available from the sellers' solicitors.'
Bargany House is located in a dreamy rural setting in a secluded, parkland setting, at the end of a long drive and at the centre of an ancient and private rural estate. The house is in an elevated position with fabulous views over the surrounding parkland, the Girvan water (which flows close by) and 18th century Duke's Bridge. Bargany House is only 3 miles from the coastal town of Girvan, 18 miles south of