Cloncaird Castle, a 15-bedroom B Listed castle in Ayrshire, has been listed for sale through Savills, with offers invited over £3 million. The property spans four floors and includes an event space, holiday cottages, and stables, set within more than 140 acres of grounds.
A Rare Opportunity to Acquire a Historic Estate
The castle's origins date back to the late 16th century, when it was built as a fortified tower house. During the 16th and 17th centuries, it was held by a prominent Ayrshire family before being acquired by Henry Ritchie of Craigton and Busbie, who transformed it into an elegant castellated country residence.
The ground floor features a grand entrance hall with an open fireplace, stone columns, and an ornate plaster ceiling. From here, the formal dining room, morning room, office, laundry, boiler room, and woodchip store are accessible.
Original Features and Grand Interiors
Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to a circular music room, a snooker room, a drawing room, and a library, all retaining original features such as ornate plasterwork, panelling, fireplaces, and timber floors. This level also includes three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a terrace.
The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, complete with a bathroom, dressing room, and circular sitting room. An additional circular sitting room sits at the top of the castle, while spiral staircases and turrets enhance the historic character throughout.
Extensive Grounds and Income-Generating Cottages
The estate extends to 143 acres, mostly around the castle, bounded by the Water of Girvan to the west and the B7045 to the east. The grounds are primarily laid to lawn, interspersed with ornamental gardens centred on a large water feature with three adjoining ponds and a fountain. A wooden decked area is reached via a pergola covered with climbing plants, alongside a glass house and a circular stone-walled patio.
Nine cottages are set away from the castle, most used as short-term holiday lets with an average occupancy rate of around 90 per cent during July and August, according to the property listing.
Savills property agent Sian Houston commented: "This is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinguished estate combining historic character, income-generating assets and significant amenity land, all set within a private and picturesque setting in beautiful Ayrshire."
