Merkland House, Brodick, Isle Of Arran

****Closing Date Set for Tuesday 3rd September 2024****All formal written offers are to be submitted to our office via a Scottish Solicitor by 12 noon on that day.

Merkland House - an idyllic home in approximately an acre of managed land, with letting and development potential - a unique opportunity to live a self sufficient life on the wonderful Isle of Arran. The location is simply breathtaking.

Originally two traditional semi-detached cottages which are linked internally; the accommodation in Merkland House includes two ground floor public rooms, one conservatory, one ground floor bedroom / library, two kitchens, two bathrooms a toilet and three upper floor bedrooms.

The well maintained characterful cottages have a delightfully rustic feel and are utterly charming with loads of original and quirky features, stripped timber flooring, deep recessed windows and exposed ceiling beams.

Currently the owners live in one half of the accommodation with a Short Term Licence in place to allow the other two bedroom cottage to be let on a weekly basis, providing a steady income all year round.

In addition, there is also a detached stone-built byre which has been beautifully converted and is currently used as a music studio however it does have potential for many other uses.

This stunning property does have to be viewed to fully appreciate the peaceful and unspoiled setting, not to mention the scale of the grounds. It is a rare opportunity to buy a versatile forever home in gorgeous surroundings - and with such huge potential!

Merkland House -

Entrance Hall - 1.13 x3.34 (3'8" x10'11") - A double glazed front door opens into the 'guest' entrance hall of the two bedroom holiday cottage.

Library / Bedroom 3 - 3.56 x 4.28 overall (11'8" x 14'0" overall ) - To the right of the entrance hall, this is a versatile room which works equally well as a third bedroom.

Living Room - 3.68 x 5.01 (12'0" x 16'5") - Cosy lounge with traditional wood burning stove and enjoying the incredible elevated sea views.

Kitchen - 3.68 x 3.08 (12'0" x 10'1") - To the rear of the cottage and generously fitted with floor and wall mounted units and stone effect worktops, there is a bright roof window providing natural light.

Bedroom 1 - 4.38 x3.18 (14'4" x10'5" ) - Spacious double bedroom on the upper floor with dormer window to the front.

Bedroom 2 - 3.68 (12'0") - A second good sized double room with dormer window taking in the views.

Shower Room - 2.45 x 1.60 (8'0" x 5'2") - To the rear, between the bedrooms, this quirky shower room is fitted with shower stall. Double windows provide lots of natural light.

Living Room - 6.64 x 5.01 overall (21'9" x 16'5" overall ) - A second double glazed front door opens directly into the main living room.
This is a lovely spacious room with a traditional log burning stove inset into stunning red sandstone fireplace and timber

Kitchen / Dining Room - 3.51 x 7.50 (11'6" x 24'7" ) - From the living room, the gorgeous and bright kitchen / dining room is to the rear.
Generously proportioned with lots of windows, the kitchen is fitted timber base units, stone effect worktop with a large inset range cooker with gas hob stove and extractor above.
There is plenty of space for a large free-standing fridge freezer and dressers too.

Conservatory - 3.13 x 5.01 (10'3" x 16'5") - Sliding doors from the dining area of the kitchen open into this wonderful room - the perfect spot to enjoy the stunning views in all weathers!

Utility Room - 1.75 x 3.77 (5'8" x 12'4") - Off the kitchen, a handy separate utility room with window to the rear. Plumbed for a washing machine, this area also houses the oil fuelled boiler.

Shower Room - 1.65 x 3.77 (5'4" x 12'4") - Sliding doors and a step up into the ground floor shower room.

Bedroom 4 - 3.76 x 4.38 (12'4" x 14'4") - The largest of the bedrooms, on the floor above the main living room, this boasts built in storage, dormer windows to the front and back.

Upper Toilet - 1.92 x 2.46 (6'3" x 8'0") - This hand w.c. is adjacent to bedroom 4 and features a beautifully hand painted flooring detail.

The Byre Music Room / Studio -

Music Room/Studio 1 - 4.23 x 5.89 (13'10" x 19'3") - Entering via a large fully double glazed door into a large room, currently used as a music room.
From here there is access to a second studio and to the kitchen.

Music Room/Studio 2 - 4.23 x 5.83 (13'10" x 19'1") - A second large and versatile studio space with patio doors opening directly out the those incredible views!

Kitchen - 1.68 x2.60 (5'6" x8'6") - Contemporary fully fitted kitchen with deep recessed window looking towards the sea.

Hallway - 3.02 x 2.00 overall (9'10" x 6'6" overall ) - Through a double glazed rear door into a hallway with spiral staircase to the upper floor.

Shower Room - 1.68 x 2.68 (5'6" x 8'9") - Contemporary shower room, located off the hallway.

Upper Floor Attic Storage - 4.21 x7.50 (13'9" x24'7") - Via the spiral staircase, the bright attic space benefits from three roof windows as well as a full length window to the side which looks back towards the main house.

External Store - 2.30 x 4.23 (7'6" x 13'10") - The integral store is the the rear of the Byre, with a window towards the polytunnels and raised beds.

Garden - Merkland House sits in approximately an acre of land, which has been managed and includes a plethora of raised vegetable beds and a large 18m x 8m poly tunnel.
The properties are approximately 100 metres from the nearest neighbour and at the end of a track which is accessed via a shared Forestry road.

Services - Merkland House is connected to mains electricity. Central heating is by the oil fired boiler located in the utility room supplying radiators throughout and this is supplemented by the log burning stoves in the lounges.
Water is from a natural spring supply and there is a pump and filtration shed to the side of the main house and drainage is to a septic tank, with the Byre having its own septic tank.

Floor Plan - Floor plan is not to scale and is to be used for guidance only. Room sizes are approximate.

Cal Mac Travel Details - If you intend to travel to Arran from the mainland and want to bring your own transport please contact Caledonian MacBrayne to reserve the car and check that the ferry is sailing to timetable on the day of travel.
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Viewings By Appointment - Please note that viewings are strictly by appointment.
The vendor or their agent reserves the right to accept any offer at any time without prior notice being given. However the agent will, so far as is reasonably possible, advise all prospective purchasers who have notified the agents of their intention to offer, of any closing date and time which may be set. These particulars are believed to be correct but their accuracy is not guaranteed and they should not form or constitute any part of any contract.

A Little More Information - Merkland House is located in a small clachan to the north of Brodick village, just off the main circular coastal road.

The Isle of Arran is a place where you can find a little bit of everything you could ever want from a Scottish island; an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce. With excellent leisure facilities including tennis and bowling facilities, the 18-hole golf course and those at the Auchrannie Resort, Brodick village’s amenities include banks, shops, hotels, restaurants and bars. Brodick has a primary school with early years classes and the secondary school is located in Lamlash to which pupils travel daily by bus.