7 bed detached house for sale

Dippen, Isle Of Arran, North Ayrshire KA27

A stunning refurbished coastal lodge with uninterrupted views over the Firth of Clyde.

Accessed via a private, tree-lined tarmac driveway from the main road ending in a gravelled parking area. It enjoys a southeasterly aspect and sits elevated, affording sea views across the Firth of Clyde to the Ayrshire coast. Originally a hunting lodge, it has been sympathetically refurbished to provide a comfortable and elegant home while retaining original features. It benefits from ground source underfloor heating and refurbished sash-and-case windows.

The entrance porch opens into a hallway with an open fireplace, tartan carpet, and grand staircase. The ground floor offers three reception rooms: A double-aspect drawing room with bay window, ornate cornicing, wood-burning stove, and coastal views; a large sitting room with an open fireplace at one end and wood-burning stove at the other; and a cosy library with fitted bookshelves, and wood-burning stove. There is also a cinema room and study to the rear.

The dining kitchen, designed by Callum Walker (Perth), features a large central island with marble worksurface, gas-fired Britannia stove, integrated appliances, tiled flooring, two window seats with built-in storage, and a walk-in scullery with patio access. Also on the ground floor are two W.C.s, a utility room, and rear sunroom with garden access.

A wide staircase with wood panelling, tartan carpeting, and light from a central cupola leads to the first floor. The central portion has five double bedrooms and two family bathrooms. Three bedrooms have wood-burning stoves. One bathroom is a period feature, with an antique loo with carved wooden seat and back, enclosed original bath behind stained-glass sliding panels, and double marble vanity.

The principal bedroom suite in the east wing comprises a large double bedroom with wood-burning stove, dressing room, and en suite bathroom with rolltop bath and separate shower. Stairs lead to the second floor with a further double bedroom and en suite shower room.

Adjacent, the former Coach House and Bothy have been combined and renovated to create a charming cottage, ideal as guest annexe, holiday let, or family accommodation. The Bothy has sash-and-case double glazing and ground source heating. Accommodation includes entrance hall, dining kitchen (with Rayburn), sitting room (with wood burner), utility room and WC, double bedroom, family bathroom, and double bedroom with en suite shower. Upstairs is a large third bedroom with en suite, accessed by an exterior staircase. A small set of kennels is next to the Bothy.

The grounds include garden store, workshop, potting shed, and wood store. The formal gardens and policies extend to about 26 acres, with lawns leading to heather-clad clifftops of Dippen Head, offering panoramic views to Pladda Island, Ailsa Craig, and the Ayrshire coast.

The grounds are bordered by mature woodland and rhododendron displays offering seasonal colour and privacy. Garden paths invite exploration. A traditional glasshouse cultivates grapevines and stone fruits including apricots, nectarines, and peaches—a rare feature here.

West of the house are two large general purpose sheds accessed via a track. Both are 3-bay steel portal frames with concrete floors and corrugated roofs.

The Dippen Lodge holding extends to 130.93 acres: 70.44 south and 60.49 north of the main road. The land rises from 60m below the lodge to 150m at the northern boundary. It includes about 3.19 acres parkland, 40.59 pasture, 48.70 rough grazing, and 31.57 woodland; the rest are gardens and miscellaneous ground. The northern land is accessed via farm track through pasture paddocks to a lochan with jetty, previously stocked with trout, rising to a heather-clad hilltop.

The ground offers deer stalking, rough shooting, and the loch has been stocked with trout.

Two further blocks totalling 97.83 acres may be available separately (see sale plan). Details from the Selling Agents.

Dippen Lodge occupies an elevated coastal position on the southeastern tip of the Isle of Arran, enjoying spectacular, uninterrupted views westward across the Firth of Clyde to mainland Ayrshire, and southward from the gardens to Pladda Island and the dramatic outcrop of Ailsa Craig.

The nearby village of Whiting Bay, just 2.5 miles away, offers a range of amenities including a newsagent, post office, pharmacy, café/bar, restaurant, hardware store, and farm shop. The village also features a craft store, art gallery, primary school, and a picturesque 18-hole golf course. Secondary education is available at Lamlash High School, while the island's principal town, Brodick (11 miles), provides a more comprehensive range of shops and services.

The surrounding area offers some of Arran's most scenic walking routes, both along the rugged coastline and through nearby attractions such as the Glenashdale Falls. Often described as “Scotland in Miniature, ” Arran spans approximately 167 square miles and is uniquely divided by the Highland Boundary Fault, creating a northern highland and southern lowland landscape in a single island. Its rich geological history—marked by significant volcanic activity during the Tertiary period—makes it a highly sought-after destination for geologists.

The local area also bears the imprint of ancient history, with numerous stone circles and standing stones, such as those at Machrie Moor and the Giants' Graves above Whiting Bay, as well as Iron Age and Viking remains found nearby.

Arran offers a wealth of opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, with excellent sailing, walking, mountain biking, and both sea and freshwater fishing. Local attractions include Arran Aromatics, the Arran Heritage Museum, Lochranza Distillery, and Brodick Castle. The island's abundant wildlife includes otters, seals, red deer, and golden and white-tailed eagles.

The island is easily accessible via Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry services from both Troon and Ardrossan to Brodick. Prestwick Airport is less than 5 miles from Troon and Glasgow International Airport is just 30 miles away, both offering flights to a range of domestic, European, and international destinations.

Glasgow City Centre, 34 miles from Troon via the M77, is within easy reach and offers world-class shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Edinburgh, Scotland's historic capital, lies just over 93 miles to the northeast.

The wider Ayrshire coast is internationally renowned for golf, with championship courses at Royal Troon, Prestwick, and Turnberry, all of which have hosted The Open Championship. Nearby Ayr Racecourse holds regular flat and jump racing, including prestigious events like the Scottish Grand National and Ayr Gold Cup.