Tour House is an arresting period house in Ayrshire which has undergone significant refurbishment in the last few years, and successfully blends traditional features including gothic doorways and corner turrets, vaulted ceilings and large open fires with a fine range of modern improvements which include modern bathrooms, a bespoke kitchen and upgraded heating systems.
The roof was fully overhauled in 2009 and a conservatory was added to the eastern side by the gardens.
Accommodation comprises a gothic entrance vestibule, grand hallway, drawing room, dining room, sitting room, morning room, conservatory, games room, breakfast kitchen, and boot room on the ground floor. On the first floor is the magnificent galleried landing with twin cupolas, six double bedrooms, family bathroom and shower room.
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Outside are extensive grounds which extend to around 15 acres. Expanses of level lawns are interspersed with amenity woodland; there is a pretty woodland walk. To the east is the walled garden and an all-weather riding arena.
Tour House is located in a secluded setting between Kilmarnock and Stewarton, on the outskirts of the village of Kilmaurs, with easy access to the M77. Glasgow is 23 miles.
The guide price is £1.1m. For further information please contact Savills on 0141 222 5875 or visit the house on their website.
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