Castleknowe is a handsome detached villa designed in an Arts & Crafts style, thought to date from the early 1900s. Built using traditional construction methods of brick with a white rendered exterior under a red rosemary tile roof and with a partially clad façade also in rosemary hanging tiles, the property is one of a kind and has huge kerb appeal, occupying a substantial plot overlooking the Old Ranfurly golf course to the rear. Castleknowe has an internal floor area of 4,485 sq ft including the garage and summerhouse. The home has a wealth of features including fireplaces, parquet flooring and a wonderful staircase, among others. Eco elements include solar roof panels and an electric vehicle charging point.

The accommodation is on two levels. Entry is via a vestibule that leads through to the impressive reception hallway which provides access to all the main ground floor reception rooms and the staircase leading to the upper floor. The hallway is a room in its own right, with an attractive terracotta tile open fireplace and a sitting area within an inglenook. To the right of the hallway is the living room and dining room connected by French doors to offer more of an open plan space if desired. These rooms benefit from beautiful stone fireplaces, hardwood flooring and large bay windows overlooking the front and rear gardens. The contemporary fitted breakfasting kitchen is generously sized with plenty of space for dining and includes a wide range of solid oak floor and wall mounted cabinetry with iroko worktops, a range of built in appliances and a sizeable central island offering extra work space. A door leads through to a rear entrance hall with a well-appointed utility room and a modern three piece shower room located off. From the kitchen French doors lead through to a stunning conservatory that wraps around the rear of the home and has a pitched glass roof which creates a superb bright space during the day and is perfect for stargazing at night. French doors open out onto a raised deck. Finally, a cosy family room is also located off the kitchen, offering yet another reception room and place to relax.

The upper floor is accessed by a wonderful turned staircase with wooden balustrade and the mid landing has a family bathroom with freestanding bath, shower, low level wash hand basin and WC. There are five well-proportioned double bedrooms, all with their own individual features including fireplaces and cast iron radiators. The principal bedroom has excellent built in storage and a fantastic bay window with views over the garden. A modern WC with twin basins and a separate shower room is tiled from floor to ceiling and has underfloor heating.

Surrounded by a red wall topped with blonde sandstone and flanked by two pillars, the block driveway leads up to the house and along with a separate double garage, provides excellent external and internal parking for vehicles. There are solar panels located on the roof and an EV charging point outside the garage.

The gardens are beautifully planted and a credit to the current owners. The front garden is grassed and bordered with shrubs and trees while the rear garden is level, mainly lawned and also features a fine selection of shrubs and trees. A substantial raised deck surrounds the rear of the property and offers a fabulous outdoor sitting and entertaining space. To the bottom of the garden the attractive Logspan summerhouse is great for enjoying the sun at the end of the day and has a sitting area positioned to the side; the summerhouse would also work well as a separate home office.

Castleknowe backs on to Old Ranfurly Golf Course and offers views over the course from the property and garden.

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