the hamilton wing, sundrum castle, ayrshire

If you are prepared to wing it, living in a castle, elegant crescent or Edwardian country house can be an affordable option. For the past 10 years, Salopian Estates Ltd has worked on the restoration of Sundrum Castle in Ayrshire, converting the interior into three gracious homes, yet maintaining the atmosphere of a country estate. With the completion of the Hamilton Wing, househunters have every modern convenience, encased in this historic building.

Over in North Berwick, the principal portion of a major country house has arrived on the market; a fine example of a property which has benefited from sub-division.

Finally, a conversion in a gracious Glasgow crescent is up for sale, offering period features and a smart address at a realistic asking price.

Location?

Set high on a ridge above a picturesque valley, some six miles east of Ayr.

House type?

Completely refurbished Georgian wing of a historic castle, named after the Hamiltons who bought Sundrum in 1762. Over the past 10 years, the castle has been entirely refurbished and vertically divided into three main living areas.

Accommodation?

Castle chambers include a stone flagged hall, cloakroom, drawing room, dining room, four double bedrooms (two en suite), main bathroom and kitchen.

Interior decor?

In move-in condition but with classic castle details such as an elegant stone staircase with balustrade, and marble fireplaces in the dining and drawing rooms.

Practical features?

Full oil fired central heating.

Any land?

Spectacular setting with river frontage in shared estate policies, plus private garden and parking.

Anything else I should know?

A turetted attic area is ripe for further conversion or let.

Local amenities?

Four miles from Ayr with its smart shops, theatres and seafront and a comfortable 37-mile commute from Glasgow. International travel, courtesy of Prestwick Airport.

Price?

Offers over (pounds) 325,000.

Who should I contact?

Donald Ross Estate Agents on 01292 288222.

carzield house, kirkmahoe, by kirkton, dumfries

Location?

In two acres of garden grounds with sweeping views of the Dumfries & Galloway countryside.

House type?

The major wing of a full bodied sandstone mansion dating back to the mid-1700s converted in recent years into three dwellings.

Accommodation?

Over two floors, the layout includes a reception hall with imposing timber staircase to galleried landing, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with oil fired Aga, cloakroom, en suite master bedroom and second en suite bedroom.

Interior decor?

Adorning the property is a finely crafted vaulted timber ceiling in the galleried landing, decorative plasterwork, feature fireplaces, door architraves and extensive bow ended windows looking on to the garden and hills

Practical features?

Additional attic rooms and cellar/office, detached garage along with ample parking, and partial solid fuel and electric off-peak heating.

Any land?

Around two acres of tree lined garden grounds, mainly laid to lawn, and a 0.74 acre paddock.

Anything else I should know?

The wing includes a separate three-bedroom lower flat with its own entrance at the rear of the house.

Local amenities?

The hamlet of Kirkton is approximately five miles north of Dumfries and has a village shop and place of worship.

On the River Nith, the Royal Burgh of Dumfries is 80 miles south of Edinburgh, with easy access to the A74.

Price?

Offers over (pounds) 235,000.

Who should I contact?

DTZ Residential.

Telephone 0131 459 2222.

8 cleveden crescent, glasgow

Location?

In a honeyed ashlar B listed crescent, designed by John Burnett, this ground floor conversion sits in a select yet secluded pocket of the west end of Glasgow.

House type?

Well proportioned, three-bedroom conversion at central point of the crescent.

Accommodation?

Terrazzo floored communal entrance hall, reception hall and cloakroom, south facing bay windowed lounge with feature fireplace, fitted kitchen and open plan dining room, three bedrooms and re-fitted bathroom.

Interior decor?

Although modernised, period features have been carefully retained, including deep moulded skirtings, plasterwork and panelled doors throughout, and hardwood flooring in the bathroom and bedrooms one and three.

Practical features?

Gas fired central heating, complemented by a living flame gas fire in the lounge.

Any land?

Sunbathe, dine alfresco or watch the children play in the residents' garden with its lawns, shrubs and pathways. The conversion also shares a private garden with other residents in number eight, which is accessed directly from the kitchen.

Anything else I should know?

All fitted carpets and cooker included in asking price.

Local amenities?

A selection of local shops on Cleveden Road for daily needs, with a wider selection of facilities nearby at Anniesland Cross, Great Western Road and Byres Road. Close to high reputation schools, as well as the public transport and motorway network.

Price?

Offers over (pounds) 198,000.

Who should I contact?

Clyde Property, telephone 0141 576 1777.