What is it? A late 17th-Century country pile with no fewer than 17 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, sumptuous original features and characterful crow-stepped gables. This A-listed property has the distinction of being the first unfortified mansion house to be built in Scotland, and it has recently undergone a decade-long extensive and sensitive renovation project.placeholder image
What is it? A late 17th-Century country pile with no fewer than 17 bedrooms and 14 bathrooms, sumptuous original features and characterful crow-stepped gables. This A-listed property has the distinction of being the first unfortified mansion house to be built in Scotland, and it has recently undergone a decade-long extensive and sensitive renovation project.

Three's a charm: rural living in Burns country

By Sarah Devine
Published 2nd Sep 2023, 09:00 GMT

This assortment of grand houses in Ayrshire show the county can accommodate luxury living.

Here are some of the finest property that are currently for sale in the south-west region.

Where is it? Set in a rural yet accessible locale five miles north of Kilmarnock, and well-suited for those commuting to Glasgow, which is a roughly 45 minutes away by car.

5. House Of Craigie, Craigie. Offers over £895,000

Where is it? Set in a rural yet accessible locale five miles north of Kilmarnock, and well-suited for those commuting to Glasgow, which is a roughly 45 minutes away by car. Photo: contributed

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Interior: The home’s impressive ground floor entrance hall features a grand staircase with original banister which leads to a large kitchen, a dining room and a drawing room. As well as a family area, there is a games room to the rear and, of course, the pool. Its eight bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors.

6. House Of Craigie, Craigie. Offers over £895,000

Interior: The home’s impressive ground floor entrance hall features a grand staircase with original banister which leads to a large kitchen, a dining room and a drawing room. As well as a family area, there is a games room to the rear and, of course, the pool. Its eight bedrooms are spread across the first and second floors. Photo: contributed

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Exterior: 6.64-acre of grounds include an all-weather fenced tennis court, a paddock and both a vegetable and herb garden, fringed by fruit trees.

7. House Of Craigie, Craigie. Offers over £895,000

Exterior: 6.64-acre of grounds include an all-weather fenced tennis court, a paddock and both a vegetable and herb garden, fringed by fruit trees. Photo: James Raeburn

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Contact: Robb Residential

8. House Of Craigie, Craigie. Offers over £895,000

Contact: Robb Residential Photo: James Raeburn

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