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See how verdicts work5-bedroom detached house · KA7 3BB
Sold STCListed 39 days
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About
Coila is an impressive detached Victorian villa dating from circa 1895, occupying a prominent position within one of Ayr's most established residential locations.
Combining elegant period features with highly versatile accommodation, this substantial home offers an excellent opportunity for families seeking space, character and flexibility.
A magnificent reception hall and original staircase create an immediate sense of grandeur, while the accommodation includes two generous bay-windowed reception rooms, a spacious dining kitchen, family bathroom and a ground floor double bedroom, making the property particularly well suited to multi-generational living or those seeking accommodation on the principal level.
The first floor hosts four double bedrooms, each benefitting from its own en-suite shower room, whilst the lower ground floor provides further flexible accommodation including an additional bedroom, shower facilities, WC and laundry room with independent rear access.
Externally, the property enjoys private gardens together with a detached garage and extensive attached stores.
Offering immense character, flexible living space and significant potential for further enhancement, Coila is a rare and distinctive home within easy reach of Ayr town centre and excellent transport links.
Lounge 4.51m x 6.98m Kitchen 4.52m x 3.74m Bedroom 1 3.59m x 4.23m Bedroom 2 4.54m x 5.11m Bathroom 2.0m x 2.61m Hall 5.52m x 5.62m Rear Hall 3.76m x 2.06m Vestibule 1.85m x 1.33m Bedroom 3 4.52m x 4.02m En Suite 2.45m x 2.82m Bedroom 4 3.92m x 4.49m En Suite 2.46m x 2.03m Bedroom 5 3.9m x 4.01m En Suite 2.44m x 2.12m Bedroom 6 4.53m x 3.66m En Suite 2.44m x 1.97m Landing 8.93m x 2.09m Loft 9.34m x 3.13m Basement Bedroom 4.25m x 4.25m WC 1.0m x 1.86m Shower 0.98m x 1.02m Hall 1.03m x 2.9m Laundry Room 4.62m x 3.82m Store 1 3.18m x 4.55m Store 2 2.89m x 4.55m Store 3 2.77m x 4.55m Parking - Driveway Parking - Garage
Value & comps
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Returns
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About Coila, 10 Holmston Road, Ayr, KA7 3BB
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