For Sale7 Bedroom Farm House in Dalmellington, East Ayrshire, KA6£5,000,000

A magical and historic estate on the Kirkcudbrightshire border, peacefully situated in the hills above the valley of the River Doon, 16 miles from the sea. A magical and historic estate on the Kirkcudbrightshire border, peacefully situated in the hills above the valley of the River Doon, 16 miles from the sea. Craigengillan House Set peacefully amongst the hills above the River Doon, the main House belongs naturally within its Designed Landscape, assessed by Historic Environment Scotland as one of the top 4 in Scotland. Dating from the eighteenth century, the house is sunny and charming and of a good manageable size. It enjoys a quiet and private setting, reached along a 2¼ mile drive. South Wing Forming separate accommodation and comprising a large sitting room with beautiful open fireplace, 2 bedrooms, study/3rd bedroom and bathroom. Gardens Like a natural amphitheatre, the sheltered garden with its splendid trees and expansive lawns is at one with the house, and merges seamlessly into the woodland beyond. A series of ponds flows through a beautiful rock landscape and attracts a variety of wildlife. Pine Cottage Originally the head gardener’s house and situated within a woodland glade, the accommodation includes a good sized kitchen, sitting room with open fireplace, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. Gate Lodge A short distance along the entrance drive is the Gate Lodge. Built in 1804, re-roofed in 2004 and with charming gothic windows, the accommodation includes a small sitting room, kitchen, shower room, 2 bedrooms and a conservatory. Home Farmhouse An attractive 2 storey house, dating from the early nineteenth century. The accommodation includes a large farmhouse kitchen, sitting room, 4 bedrooms and a bathroom. Mill Cottage A charming, stone-built cottage with spacious living room/kitchen with wood burning stove, bedroom and shower room. Dalcairnie Farmhouse and Outbuildings Situated in the middle of the Estate close to Dalcairnie Falls, the stone Farmhouse includes a good sized kitchen, sitting room, dining room, 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. Holiday Cottages Known as 'Forget Me Not' and 'Find Me Out' and originally built for members of the main household, these cottages are licensed to let and enjoy a lovely setting in a woodland glade by the banks of a stream. Glamping Pods Four years ago the seller established a small glamping operation in a private setting with lovely views. The two pods each sleep 4 and have a kitchen, a shower room and outside eating area. There is also a mini cabin sleeping 2. Cottage Ruins There are a further four stone built ruined cottages, each picturesquely situated, which could be restored, subject to the usual consents. The Stables and Livery Business The stables and surrounding Estate at Craigengillan offer some of the best riding and livery services available in Scotland. It is possible to trek through the estate and into the neighbouring Galloway Forest Park without crossing a public road. Land The land holding at Craigengillan extends to about 2,850 acres in total. The Estate has incredibly varied topography and terrain ranging from fertile pasture, upland hill grazing, mixed mature amenity and commercial woodland, lochans, a spectacular waterfall together with 2½ miles of the River Doon. Forestry The woodland at Craigengillan extends to about 931 acres and comprises recently created native broadleaf trees and mature mixed broadleaf and conifer woodlands together with associated open space. Farming The farmland is registered as organic and consists predominantly of permanent pasture and upland grazing. The current farming system is in-hand and is based upon sheep grazing with a flock of about 650 breeding ewes. Biodiversity and Natural Capital Protection and enhancement of Craigengillan’s natural heritage has been an important aim in the last 25 years. Fishing Craigengillan has plenty of fishing opportunities with 3 lochs and 2 miles of fishing on the River Doon for brown trout and the occasional salmon.