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CLOSING DATE SET - TUESDAY 10TH MARCH @ 12 NOON Occupying a substantial part of this stunning B listed baronial mansion house in the coastal village of Upper Skelmorlie and presented in truly walk in condition, 1 Morland House is a fabulous home for a wide range of clients.
This red sandstone mansion sits in an extensive, communal landscaped garden grounds was, constructed in the 1860's and was the former home of renowned scientist William Thomson later to take the title of Lord Kelvin.
The property has been comprehensively modernised yet retains many of the original features influenced by famous architects John Keppie and John Honeyman that makes this period home so unique.
In greater detail the property is entered through private electric vehicular gates from Station Road giving access to the gardens and paved sun terrace which also enjoys excellent views.
Upon entering, a bright entrance hallway which has doorway access to a WC/cloakroom which leads to plumbed utility room.
The entrance hall also opens to the kitchen and grand internal reception hallway .
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with polished granite work surfaces and appliances to include range cooker, extractor and integrated dishwasher.
The living/dining room is a breath-taking circular apartment extending to more than five hundred square feet with ornate ceiling and cornice work, fireplace and panoramic garden and Firth of Clyde views from four windows.
A cozy snug accessed from the grand hall completes the accommodation on this level.
A sweeping stone staircase with hand carved balustrade gives access to a home office/bedroom on the half landing and to the bedrooms on the upper level.
The master bedroom mirrors the living room but has been divided to add a sitting/dressing area . There is access to a three piece ensuite shower room from the master bedroom.
The upper level accommodates a further double bedroom with built in wardrobe storage and the main bathroom fitted with a six piece suite to include WC, twin wash hand basins, bath, bidet and separate shower cubicle.
In addition to the above the property has two good sized storage cupboards, sash and case windows throughout, four ornamental fireplaces, gas central heating, a double garage with power and enclosed private gardens.
Morland House is nestled in carefully maintained mature garden grounds which afford fine water views.
The property is ideally accessed by turning up Station Road from the main A78 coastal route from Largs to Greenock.
Entrance Hall 2.21m x 5.61m Living / Dining Room 8.25m x 8.41m Downstairs Hall 4.29m x 8.61m Kitchen 3.58m x 4.9m Snug 2.41m x 3.1m WC 2.18m x 2.51m Utility 1.68m x 2.29m Bedroom 1 5.84m x 8.25m Sitting Area 3.68m x 4.9m Ensuite 1.78m x 2.39m Bedroom 2 4.8m x 4.83m Office / Bedroom 3 2.39m x 4.01m Bathroom 2.18m x 6.35m Upstairs Hall 3.86m x 3.99m
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