Eas Mhor House, Kildonan, Isle of Arran

East Mhor House is a substantial detached residence from the 1900s.

The four/five bedroom detached period home was formerly the old Manse to its neighbour the Kirk (a historically important Arts and Crafts church and now private home). Similarly, Eas Mhor has lots of lovely period features awaiting restoration and modernisation, along with characterful décor redolent of William Morris interiors.

The exclusive property offers a wealth of accommodation with highly spacious rooms, as well as generous private parking and sweeping wraparound gardens. It also boasts a truly stunning location in a private and commanding setting high above Kildonan, complete with incredible sea views overlooking Pladda and Ailsa Craig. Sandy beaches are nearby with opportunities to watch migrating sea birds, seals and otters. Forest trails are practically on the doorstep too, winding through the Eas Mhor ecology and nearby hydro project.

Inside the home, you are greeted by a hall with a coat closet and a store room with a washbasin. From here, there are multiple reception areas to enjoy. The dual-aspect lounge will prove the heart of the home, especially with its spacious footprint and bay window framing amazing sea views. It also boasts a beautiful period feature fireplace and a shelved recess for display items.

Next door is a versatile study/sitting room, which can also be used as a fifth bedroom (if required). Also with dual-aspect windows and a feature fireplace, it offers an intimate setting to suit the needs of the buyers. A large, light-filled dining room provides a third reception area for family meals and lively dinner parties. It also faces towards the sea to capture those panoramic views and it neighbours a lovely sunroom that really makes the most of the sea vista.

In addition, there is a charming breakfast room for casual meals, which is openly connected to the kitchen. The kitchen itself has a generous arrangement of wood-toned cabinets and sweeping worksurfaces in stone effect. It is an attractive look that suits the character of the building. It also accommodates a range cooker and freestanding appliances. Next door, there is a rear porch for muddy boots and a separate utility room, providing further storage and workspace. Completing the ground floor is a three-piece shower room.

The four bedrooms are on the first floor, each enjoying spacious proportions and an airy ambience, as well as patterned wallpaper and snug carpeting for comfort. The front-facing bedrooms also boast far-reaching sea views – an inspiring backdrop to wake up to. Just off the first-floor landing which is naturally lit, there is also a linen cupboard and a three-piece bathroom, equipped with an overhead shower.

Outside, the carefully-maintained gardens wraparound the property, offering a wealth of space and impressive views across neighbouring farmland, forestry, and the coast. The gardens feature vast manicured lawns, mature trees and plants, and a dedicated vegetable plot, as well as a greenhouse and a shed. Ample private parking is also assured thanks to a private driveway and an attached single garage.

Location

Elevated and on the coastal road with a semi-rural setting at the southerly tip of Arran. This location offers many attractive coastal and forestry walks and lies a short distance from Kildonan’s beaches. Whiting Bay to the east has an array of shops, pubs, restaurants and other wider amenities including a primary school, village hall, garage, golf course, bowling and putting greens.

Kildonan itself has an active village hall, The Kildonan hotel/bar/restaurant, and The Forest Of The Falls Café at Eas Mor. Kilmory further west has another very active village hall with weekly Post Office services, coffee mornings, and many other features for the community in addition to the attached Primary School and nearby Lagg Hotel with bar and restaurant. Blackwaterfoot is another productive community on the west coast with shops, a Post Office, cafes and tea rooms, a butcher, a bakery, and the Kinloch Hotel bar and restaurant.

The main ferry port at Brodick has a selection of shops including leisure facilities at Auchrannie Hotel with swimming pools, a sports hall, and a spa. There is also an 18-hole golf course, primary school, bank, and hotels.

Brodick Castle, a National Trust for Scotland property, sits 2 miles to the north and overlooks Brodick Bay. Brodick is the port from which regular sailings throughout the day, serviced by Caledonian MacBrayne, lead to the mainland at Ardrossan. Commuters and travellers now benefit from Road Equivalent Tarif (RET) ferry fares, which are substantially lower than before.

Ardrossan has a mainline rail station, with trains to Glasgow that connect with the ferry times, and is approximately 30 miles from Glasgow City Centre.

Prestwick International Airport is 16 miles south of Ardrossan, with Glasgow International Airport 24 miles east of Ardrossan.