Energy-efficient, low-maintenance four-bedroom home in a private Scottish castle estate.
4 double bedrooms across spacious 2,734 sq ft layout
Set within the private, gated Rowallan Castle Estate, this new-build four-bedroom detached home offers low-maintenance, energy-efficient living for those seeking a secure rural retreat. The Newton’s generous 2,734 sq ft layout provides spacious principal living areas, a ground-floor bedroom and adaptable rooms suitable for visitors, a home office, or hobby space. High-spec systems — air-source heat pump, MVHR, underfloor heating and triple glazing — deliver comfort and predictable running costs.
The house sits on a very large plot with private garden and a double garage, ideal for outdoor hobbies, gardening or relaxed entertaining. Interiors are contemporary and light-filled with an impressive open-plan living, dining and kitchen area accessed directly from the garden; a feature wooden staircase leads to a generous first-floor landing and main bedroom with dressing area. The build follows PassivHaus-inspired fabric-first standards for high insulation and airtightness.
Practical points to note: the listing’s structured data records a single bathroom, though supplemental marketing material refers to three — buyers should confirm final bathroom count and layouts. Broadband on the estate is reported very slow despite excellent mobile signal; this may affect remote working unless a solution is arranged. The estate is rural and classified as an ageing agricultural community; local services are limited and the area records higher deprivation measures, though Kilmaurs and Kilmarnock amenities are within driving distance.
Overall this property suits downsizers or purchasers seeking a secure, low-upkeep home in a prestigious historic estate with strong energy performance, large outdoor space and contemporary finishes. It will particularly appeal to buyers prioritising comfort, passive-house efficiency and a lock-up-and-leave lifestyle, while those needing fast fixed broadband or frequent town-centre living should check local connectivity and commute options.