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Superb Georgian family home sitting within 9 acres of beautiful gardens alongside Cardross Golf Course. The estate includes The Gate Lodge and 3 further letting cottages.
Auchenfroe is a small estate which offers a fine Category B listed Georgian house of considerable character, a gate lodge, three courtyard cottages and grounds of about 9 acres, which include a paddock.
Impressive stone gate pillars mark the entrance to Auchenfroe Estate. The two bedroom gate lodge sits immediately on the right. A beautiful long tree lined driveway with electrically operated gates leads up to the house, with Cardross Golf course on the left and a paddock on the right.
Auchenfroe House dates from around 1815. It is typically Georgian in character. Formed over three floors, it retains the drawing room in its original first floor position and offers flexible family accommodation that carries not only the trademark features of the era, but having undergone an extensive renovation and restoration, the property blends period charm with modern comforts, to a quality that is rarely seen. A pedimented porch leads to the main reception hallway with a gorgeous flagstone floor. Off the hallway are the morning room and the dining room, the latter of which boasts some beautiful cabinetry as well as an open fire with a stunning wooden mantle and surround. From the central hallway a door leads to an anteroom with cloakroom attached which in turn connects to the magnificent conservatory. To the rear of the house are a family room, a wine cellar and a substantial kitchen with Aga. The Kitchen sees the balance of modern and old come to life with stunning cabinetry courtesy of Woodstock Furniture and a wonderful central island with a Belfast sink, granite work surfaces and a raised oak breakfasting bar. As well as the gas fired Aga there are integrated ovens, a gas hob and an industrial sized fridge and freezer.
On the first floor is the magnificent, historic drawing room with its stunning ornate marble fire place, beautiful cornicing and dual aspect windows , flooding the room with natural light.
The first floor bedroom accommodation consists of a delightful principal bedroom suite with dressing room and a generous triple aspect ensuite bathroom with stunning views over the gardens together with a further four bedrooms (two with en suite facilities) and a family bathroom . The second floor provides a further bedroom as well as a very useful attic store room.
To the rear of the main house is a courtyard which offers extensive garaging and excellent workshop facilities. Further garaging comprises a newly-built double garage sitting in its own landscaped area behind the Cottages.
There are three courtyard cottages which together with the Gate Lodge provide valuable letting income. All are presented in excellent order, offer flexible accommodation over two levels (in the case of the cottages) and together comprise one 3 bedroom and three 2 bedroom units
"The Gate Lodge" with arched entrance loggia comprises reception hall, sitting room with gas coal effect fire, kitchen, dining area, inner hall, double bedroom with ensuite shower room, office/single bedroom, family bathroom
"The Cottage" has a partially glazed entrance porch opens to an L-shaped reception hallway leading to a living room with a gas flame effect fire. There is a contemporary fitted kitchen with gas hob, oven and hood. There is a back door with access to driveway. The previous dining room has been repurposed as a third bedroom meaning that a family bathroom and a double bedroom complete the accommodation on the ground floor level. Upstairs is a further double bedroom. The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and own private garden
"The Stables" has a a glazed entrance porch leading to the reception hallway. The sitting room has a living flame effect gas fire on the focal wall and a door to a private cobbled courtyard. The kitchen is well fitted with modern units and includes oven, hob and hood. There is a further door to the courtyard and space for an 8ft table and chairs. A double bedroom and a bathroom complete the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor are a double bedroom and a box room. Double glazing, gas central heating and private garden
"The Loft" is formed with a partially glazed porch leading to L shaped hall off which is a utility/powder room and refitted modern kitchen, upstairs is a lounge, two bedrooms and a refitted bathroom. The loft has its own private garden. Double glazing and gas central heating.
The formal gardens at Auchenfroe are truly remarkable. They have been lovingly planned, maintained and matured over many years. Seasonally they are awash with colour and feature countless varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas. Splendid mature trees provide privacy and protection and the grounds are frequented by a great variety of birds and other wildlife. There is a useful greenhouse and large potting shed together with raised beds for vegetables and cutting flowers. A pond and ornamental stream can be found in the southern reaches of the garden. With the golf club to one side, the hills to the north and the views across the Firth of Clyde to the south, the garden provides a very peaceful and pretty setting.
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Auchenfroe is the complete package. Period charm, supreme comfort and the ability to draw an income from the letting cottages. This is about as close to "The Dream" as I have seen.
Cameron EwerProperty agent