Millhill and Adjoining Cottage, Lochranza, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, KA27 8HJ

Dating back to 1888, this characterful detached house boasts a fantastic location in Lochranza, occupying a plot of approx. ¼ of an acre. and situated next to the distillery, as well as overlooking the golf course and within easy reach nearby amenities and scenic outdoor spaces. The three-bedroom main-house is adjoined by a self-contained two-bedroom cottage, which offers an exciting opportunity to be used as rental/Airbnb accommodation, as a separate residence or live-in relatives/older children, or as part of the main house, as it is connected to the kitchen, whilst also benefiting from its own private external entrance. The home is accompanied by delightful garden grounds and ample private parking.

Main House:

Entrance – A welcoming introduction to a characterful home

A practical entrance porch invites you into the home and leads through to a hallway with a useful WC, setting the tone for the interiors to follow with neutral decor, classic cornicing, a fitted carpet, and rich wood accents.

Reception rooms – Elegant living room and spectacular dining room

The living room is illuminated by dual-aspect windows, with panelled surrounds and working shutters, both enjoying tranquil views of the leafy gardens and the hills in the background. It offers plenty of space for arrangements of lounge furniture and boasts a showstopping elm fireplace, handcrafted by Paul Hodgkiss Designs. The living room also has neutral decor and beautifully detailed cornicing.

Perhaps the most impressive room of the house is the dining room, with inspiration taken from the tasting room at Lochranza Distillery during the design process. The room was bespoke designed by Paul Hodgkiss Designs and boasts fabulous fitted wood shelves with inscriptions, set against rich red decor and offset by a stunning open fire. The room is sure to be a big talking point during unforgettable dinner parties.

Breakfasting kitchen – Attractive kitchen with space for small dining area

The kitchen comes well-appointed with a range of wood and modern cabinets, supplemented by spacious worktops, whilst provision is made for a Range cooker alongside freestanding and undercounter appliances. Space is also available for a small dining/breakfasting area, offering an ideal space for morning coffee, casual dinners, and socialising while cooking. The kitchen also has French doors opening onto a patio in the garden, perfect for alfresco dining and summer barbecues. If the attached cottage is utilised as part of the house, its kitchen would be perfect as a utility room.

Bedrooms – Peaceful bedrooms to ensure a restful night's sleep

The house has two well-proportioned double bedrooms and one good-sized single bedroom. The double bedrooms are both accompanied by built-in storage and the larger of the two boasts a characterful fireplace, whilst the single bedroom is currently being utilised as a home office, ideal for those requiring a quiet space to work or study from home.

Bathroom – Well-appointed washroom

Completing the main home's accommodation on offer is a bright family bathroom, comprising a bath, a pedestal basin, a WC, and a tall towel radiator.

Self-contained cottage – Offering a wealth of potential uses for the new owner

The attached cottage can be accessed internally from the main home's kitchen, allowing it to form part of the house, whilst also benefiting from its own private external entrance, allowing it to be self-contained as a rental/Airbnb rental, or as a separate space for live-in relatives or older children. The cottage consists of a living room with a magnificent fireplace (with a Godin log-burning stove with hotplate), a kitchen, two good-sized double bedrooms, and a three-piece shower room.

Both the main house and the cottage are kept warm by an oil-fired central heating system and benefit from double-glazed windows throughout.

Gardens & parking – Delightful, mature gardens and ample private parking

The home is accompanied by secluded, mature gardens, with expansive, well-maintained lawns, a wealth of leafy trees and established shrubbery, a patio for outdoor seating and barbecues, an orchard with apple, pear, and plum trees, wildflower areas including spotted orchid, vetch, trefoil, tormentil, campion and bluebells, and a shed for outdoor storage. Excellent private parking is provided by a multi-car driveway.

Area

Lochranza is thought to be the most scenically attractive of Arran's villages and is sheltered by the surrounding hills. The village focal point is Lochranza Castle, which sits on a shingle spit. On the southern side of the loch, other attractions include the Isle of Arran Distillery, which began production in 1995, the large population of red deer, golden eagles, seals and otters and a 11-hole golf course. There is a ferry terminus that allows quick access to the stunning West of Scotland via Claonaig. Kintyre here we come! The village has an active local community, post office, surgery and the ‘Stags' restaurant.