5
Bed(s)
4
Bath(s)
6,209
SQFT
A truly spectacular church which has been lovingly converted into an exceptional home with meticulous attention to detail and the highest quality of craftsmanship throughout.
Originally built in 1845 as the Free Church it later became the Congregational Church in 1960 and closed for worship in 2002.
The property was then bought by the current owners who have spent the years since upgrading to an exacting standard that is seldom seen on the open market.
The sympathetic conversion cleverly provides a highly flexible layout of accommodation formed over three levels with a privately accessed self-contained apartment and extensive integral garaging.
Enjoying a prime position within the village of Catrine the property benefits from highly private and gated garden grounds with an external terrace area on the first floor.
The high specification finish includes contemporary decoration throughout including French oak hardwood flooring, yellow pine stained doors, mahogany surrounds, decorative window shutters and cast iron radiators. Modern upgrades include double glazing, gas central heating, security alarm system and 3 phase power to the workshop.
The property requires internal viewing to fully appreciate the size and style of accommodation offered for sale with a brief overview of the layout as follows.
Storm door access to a large and especially welcoming vestibule leading to both the ground floor apartments via an "L" shaped reception hall and staircase to the half landing area.
The ground floor accommodation comprises: two generously sized bedrooms, shower room entered from both the hall and bedroom three, vast open plan games room currently utilised as an extended garage though it could be reconfigured to provide additional living or bedroom space if required, workshop with bi-fold doors leading to the garage (heated and insulated to the same standard as the main house) which in turn allows access to the rear of the property. In addition to private access the self-contained apartment with open plan lounge/kitchen area, bedroom and shower room can also be entered from the rear of the workshop. A spiral staircase within the inner vestibule runs to both the first and second floors.
The half landing at the front of the property extends upwards into the magnificent centre piece of the property, namely the full width and open plan lounge/dining/entertaining space with vaulted church ceiling. This really impressive space is complemented by a teak fireplace. Additional apartments on the first floor are as follows: fitted dining sized kitchen with bevelled edge granite worktops, Belfast style sink, range, pantry and finished with original stained glass window feature. A sun room offers further living space which provides attractive open outlooks whilst leading to the external terrace. Both first floor bedrooms are generously sized, feature walk-in wardrobes and share a vast bathroom with separate shower. A further bathroom features exquisite Sanitan sanitary ware and cast iron standalone roll-top bath.
The upper level of the property offers a large cinema room and Minstrels' gallery looking out over the open plan entertaining space.
The wonderful garden grounds are finished to the same high standard as the property itself and feature an expansive block driveway accessed through the gates at the front and which extends around the side of the property to the rear facing garage.
The picturesque village of Catrine lies within East Ayrshire and has a pleasing selection of local facilities. The River Ayr flows through the heart of the village offering attractive walks and fishing in season.
Additional facilities are available within neighbouring Mauchline with train stations at nearby Auchinleck, Kilmarnock and Prestwick and the M74 motorway providing speedy commute to Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond.
The property can be accessed via the A76 and then B705.