The Crescent, North Ayrsh...

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Croftmhor is an exceptional and rarely available property, a Grade B Listed Arts and Crafts house, originally designed by the renowned architect H.E. Clifford in the early 1900s. Built circa 1902/03, this iconic home features stunning stugged red ashlar stonework and timber-framed gables, blending period charm with distinctive architectural beauty. Located in the picturesque coastal village of Skelmorlie, this remarkable property is a rare gem in a conservation area, offering a tranquil leafy outlook and sea views.
Flat 1 is a superb ground floor apartment offering a wealth of period details combined with modern convenience. Accessed via the building’s main recessed entrance, with a shared vestry leading to this flat and an upper flat, the accommodation comprises:
• Entrance Hall: A large, welcoming space with original wooden panelling, beams, and a stunning period fireplace. The Tudor-style “lattice” windows allow natural light to flood the area, and the traditional seated storage adds further character.
• Living Room: The spacious living room boasts many original features, including a delightful period fireplace with Iranian tiling, said to have been a dowry gift from another Skelmorlie property. This room offers direct access to the front lawn.
• Sitting/Dining Room: Currently used as a sitting room, this charming space has previously served as a dining room and features original built-in cupboards and shelving, plus a “peep hole” into the kitchen.
• Kitchen: A modern fitted kitchen retains original features such as the staircase window.
• Bedrooms: Two generous bedrooms, one featuring an original fireplace with distinctive green tiling and a wooden mantle. Both rooms benefit from the inward-opening windows that frame the coastal and garden views.
• Bathroom: Featuring a traditional corner bath and shower.
Original Features & Specifications:
• Fireplaces: Three original fireplaces, including in the entrance hall, living room, and bedroom, all showcasing stunning period tiling and detailing.
• Wooden Features: Exquisite wooden panelling and flooring throughout, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• Windows: Traditional inward-opening windows, enhancing the property’s period charm and framing views over the surrounding grounds and sea.
• Heating & Radiators: Gas central heating with original vintage radiators throughout, with the exception of a modern radiator in the bathroom. The entrance hall fireplace has been chimney-lined for a gas stove, and a living flame gas stove has been installed.
• Other Notable Features: Dutch stained glass windows, original period wallpaper, and Iranian tiling from the dowry.
Flat 1 includes extensive private grounds, with a large garden featuring established rhododendrons, escallonia, hedging, and a variety of other foliage. The garden includes both wooded and grassed areas, ideal for outdoor living and relaxation. There are also parking spaces, a coal bunker, and a garden shed.
In recent years, significant restoration work has been completed, including a full roof replacement, renovation of the guttering and chimneys, and expert stonemason repairs.
This is an opportunity to acquire a truly unique property steeped in history and character. Croftmhor offers a perfect blend of original features, modern updates, and a prime location in Skelmorlie’s charming coastal village.
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