CKD Galbraith offer stunning eco-friendly country house near Ayr

July 24, 2010 - PRLog -- Ayrshire, Scotland--Scotland’s leading independent property consultancy CKD Galbraith’s Ayr Office is offering for sale a stunning eco-friendly country house near Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland.

Anyone who recalls the cold weather which hit Ayrshire over the New Year 2009/10, might wish they had been living in a house like Valhalla.

This stunning barn conversion has been designed and built by the current owners to an exacting specification which exceeds Scandinavian standards, resulting in a high “C” energy efficiency rating. The resulting estimated heating costs of around £740 per annum, are remarkable for a 5 bedroomed house of this size, over 3,700 sq ft.

Valhalla is part of an exclusive settlement of country houses about 10 minutes drive from the county town of Ayr. Completed in 2006, the house has been painstakingly converted from the original stone buildings to form a fabulous home of considerable character. As well as a high specification of insulation and build quality, the owners have combined the use of natural materials together with Scandinavian technology to create a stunning family home.

Valhalla is also an eco-enthusiast’s dream. The house is heated by a ground source heat pump – a marvellous carbon neutral solution. Solar panels with an electric backup system provide hot water. Secondary heating is provided via a wood burning stove. These are sources of energy which emit little or no carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Throughout, the attention to detail and imagination in design is easy to see. The heart of the house is the stunning 38ft kitchen/dining room with double doors leading to a formal lounge. French doors lead to the garden patio, and a staircase to a cosy first floor sitting room or bedroom. There are two further reception rooms, utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor.

The first floor includes a wonderful master bedroom suite with en-suite bathroom and separate dressing area. Three further bedrooms are here, one with an en-suite shower room, and separate family bathroom.

Outside, the garden and woodland grounds frame the house and provide a backdrop to the lovely south westerly views.

Properties like Valhalla are unusual in Ayrshire. This is an outstanding opportunity for a family looking for eco-friendly living in a highly efficient home.

For further information: Contact Bob Cherry 01292 268181

PDF available on www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk

About CKD Galbraith

CKD Galbraith is an independent property consultancy specialising in serving the needs of private clients. It employs over 160 people in offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Cupar, Inverness, Aberfeldy, Castle Douglas, Ayr, Elgin, Galashiels, Kelso and Peebles.

The partnership provides the full range of property consulting services across the commercial, residential and rural sectors throughout Scotland. The company’s rural arm specialises in farm sales and purchases, the management and sale of large estates and woodland, valuations and building surveying work.

The company enjoys a successful relationship with its associate firm in London, CKD Kennedy Macpherson, as well as providing a range of services to the farming community through an association with United Auctions, Scotland’s leading livestock auctioneers and procurement specialists.

CKD Galbraith’s Ayr office:

CKD Galbraith
7 Killoch Place
Ayr KA7 2EA
Ayrshire, Scotland

Contact: R A Cherry BSc MRICS
Tel: 01292 268181
Fax: 01292 292300
E-mail: bob.cherry@ckdgalbraith.co.uk
Web: www.ckdgalbraith.co.uk

Independent property consultancy CKD Galbraith’s Ayr Office is a founder member of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.

THE ELITE AYRSHIRE BUSINESS CIRCLE

The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is an association founded in 2007 by some of the top companies in Ayrshire.

Its purpose is to publicise its members, and to celebrate and promote the rich diversity of industry, commerce and business services available within the county boundaries of Ayrshire.

Members include the Clydesdale Bank, Ayr Racecourse, Western House Hotel and South Ayrshire Council. and member company activities include broadcasting, building and construction, architectural practice, estate agency and land management, chartered accountancy, insurance broking, legal services, golf club management, marketing services and brand creation, web design and public relations consultancy.

Norman Geddes, senior partner at Ayr-based Frazer Coogans Solicitors, is executive chairman of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle, and Murdoch MacDonald, proprietor of public relations consultancy Fame Publicity Services, is managing director.

For further information about The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle and to apply for membership, e-mail eliteayrshire@gmail.com

Website: http://www.eliteayrshire.com

Issued by:

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Fame Publicity Services
10 Miller Road
AYR, Ayrshire
Scotland KA7 2AY

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