Property for sale in Cassillis, Maybole, South Ayrshire KA19

A wonderfully private Ayrshire Estate centred on an historic, refurbished Castle overlooking the River Doon.

Cassillis is nestled in a secluded parkland and river setting of South Ayrshire and a short distance from the coast. The Castle sits in an elevated position overlooking the attractive River Doon. Cassillis was owned and occupied by the Kennedy family from the early 15th century until 2009. It is believed that the original castle was built sin 1358 after the lands were granted by charter to the Kennedy's after a marriage with a local heiress. It was from here that David Kennedy, First Earl of Cassillis took his title in 1502.

The Castle is approached through electric gates via a private tarmac driveway which follows the River Doon, passed the estate houses and terminated in a gravelled parking area to the front. Understood to date to the early 15th century, the a-listed castle has been comprehensively and sympathetically refurbished. Laid out over five storeys, the accommodation is shown on the accompanying floor plans. The Castle has retained many historic features internally.

Cassillis is nestled in a secluded parkland and river setting of South Ayrshire and a short distance from the coast. The Castle sits in an elevated position overlooking the attractive River Doon. The Estate is 7 miles south of Ayr and
within commuting distance of Glasgow. Ayr has a wide range of services including shops, supermarkets, professional services and schools, most notably Wellington School which provides private coeducation. There are regular train services to Glasgow from Maybole (3.5 miles). Glasgow City Centre (44 miles – via M77) is also easily accessed by road. It is a vibrant and dynamic city with one of the UK's best shopping districts. Edinburgh, Scotland's famous capital city, lies just over 93 miles to the northeast. Prestwick airport is only 13 miles away and has flights to London Stansted and many European destinations. Glasgow Airport (45 miles) and Edinburgh Airport (81 miles) provide a wider range of domestic, European and international flights. South Ayrshire, and more notably its coastline, is well known for its rich and varied landscape, lovely beaches, dairy and livestock farming, horse riding, walking, fishing, forestry and famous golf courses. The Ayrshire coast is famous worldwide for golf, with championship courses at Royal Troon, Prestwick and Turnberry, all of which have hosted the Open Championship. Ayr Racecourse has regular race meetings, on the flat and over jumps, and hosts the Scottish Grand National and Ayr Gold Cup. The Firth of Clyde offers excellent sailing with marinas at Girvan, Troon and further up the coast at Largs and Inverkip.