Magnificent Arts and Crafts house standing in approximately 0.68 acres with development potential
There are many notable Arts and Crafts features; barley twist balustrade, minstrels gallery, barrel vaulted ceilings in the bedrooms and several stained glass windows. In 2000 the house was sympathetically extended by the addition of a magnificent drawing roomLot 1: Cragston House (about 0.55 acres)Cragston House was designed by the famous architect Henry Edward Clifford who lived in Pollockshields in Glasgow and was responsible for many of the outstanding villas and tenements within the first garden suburb in the UK. He was also responsible for numerous churches and Arts and Crafts villas in the West of Scotland.Cragston House, which dates from 1902, was built for the mill-owning Cunningham family and it was one of the first houses in Stewarton to have electric lighting installed, in 1926. In 2000 the house was sympathetically extended by the addition of the magnificent drawing room (40ft x 20ft) which takes full advantage of the views over the garden.The main entrance to the property leads to a grand reception hallway with richly coloured panelling, a large stained glass window, an imposing fireplace and a minstrels' gallery above. Off the hall is a cloakroom and access to the three original reception rooms – a sitting room, morning room and dining room. The kitchen is fitted with country style units under granite work tops and a central island. There is a four oven red Aga, slate floor, breakfasting area and a French door to the garden. Double doors lead to the drawing room with light oak panelling and flooring, a stone fireplace and French doors to the garden.From the hall stairs lead to the first floor. The master bedroom has a dressing room and an exceptionally well appointed bathroom opposite. There are four further bedrooms on this level, a further bathroom and two shower rooms, all appointed to an equally high standard.Garage and Flat. A triple garage, with electrically operated doors, was built in 2000 in stone and in a style to complement the house. Above the garage is a self-contained flat with living room, bedroom, fitted kitchen and shower room. Outside. The gardens extend to approximately 0.68 acres. Electric gates open to a monobloc driveway leading to the garden and extensive parking area. To the south and front of the house are gardens, which comprise a large patio and raised lawn areas, enclosed within a low brick wall. In addition to this there is a workshop/former garage, providing excellent storage.Development PotentialLot 1 offers the potential for the reconfiguration of the house to provide multiple flats and the garage to provide a coach house (subject to obtaining all necessary consents).Lot 1: 0.68 acresLot 2: 3.28 acresPlease see brochure for land details
Cragston House sits in private grounds of about 4 acres on the outskirts of Stewarton, within a few minutes' drive of the M77. The town of Stewarton has a bustling centre and, is well served with shops, a supermarket, professional services and a fuel station. Stewarton train station has regular trains to Glasgow Central Station (30 minutes). There are two primary schools and a well-respected secondary school within the town. Private schooling is available at Wellington School in Ayr in addition to further private schools in the south of Glasgow, including Hutchesons' Grammar School and Belmont House. Nearby Ayr provides excellent shopping and professional services. Ayr Racecourse is host to regular race meetings including the Scottish Grand National. The Ayrshire coast is famous worldwide for golf with championship courses at Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry, all of which have hosted the Open Championship. There is excellent sailing in the Firth of Clyde.