Increasing demand for properties with outbuildings and a small amount of land – typically up to five acres, has underpinned the strong market.

Natalie Fotheringham, Head of Sales for Galbraith in Ayr: “It’s great to see the statistics reflect a strong year in Ayrshire. The market remains active, despite the time of the year, and one property recently brought to the market has a closing date this week after a number of competing offers were made in just 10 days. There are also a number of lovely properties that we will be launching early in the new year.

“Ayrshire offers good value for money compared with many other parts of Scotland and buyers are often pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to enjoy a tranquil lifestyle amidst beautiful scenery, yet still within easy reach of Glasgow and the central belt. It is a winning combination.”

The most sought-after areas are typically in the northern part of the region, within commuting distance of Glasgow. Ayrshire attracts families relocating from the central belt, although attractive rural property can prove a hit in any part of the region, according to Galbraith.

Among the best sales this year were a farmhouse with land and buildings in a semi-rural location which piqued the interest of a US-based Scottish couple who returned to Scotland to view the property and have now made an offer.

Other notable sales include a country cottage close to Glasgow which achieved 16 per cent over the asking price and was sold to first time buyers, along with a smallholding in East Ayrshire with some five acres of land which attracted seven competitive offers and sold for 24 per cent over the asking price.

Vivien Wright, Senior Negotiator with Galbraith, commented: “The flexibility provided by outbuildings, space and a manageable amount of land holds huge appeal for a wide range of buyers. We often have buyers with equestrian interests looking for land and stables, as well as people relocating to a more rural area and some who are realising the dream of having more space around them and greater privacy. One buyer was seeking enough land for  a small herd of llamas, demonstrating that the rural dream can take a variety of forms.”

Fiona Fulton, Senior Negotiator with Galbraith, concluded: “Looking ahead to next year, the increasing supply of high-quality property that is being brought forward for sale is likely to continue to generate good interest. Well-located properties with land, whether of a traditional style or bespoke contemporary homes are perennially popular. New-build homes with energy efficiency features and high-specification interiors are generating high demand and we expect these to sell well in 2025.”

Galbraith is a leading property consultancy with offices across Scotland and the north of England providing the full range of property services including residential, rural, farm and land sales as well as commercial property sales and management, forestry, energy and  utilities advice.

Currently on the market through Galbraith are properties including:

  • Auchmillanhill Farmhouse, Mauchline, East Ayrshire. Offers Over £430,000. A four bedroom farmhouse offering spacious accommodation just a short distance from the popular village of Mauchline. The recently renovated property enjoys a rural setting within an exclusive development of luxury homes. Super-fast fibre broadband is available and 10 in-roof solar panels will generate energy for the home.

 

  • Farrier House, Daisy Bank, South Ayrshire. Fixed Price £495,000. Exclusive development of three superb oak framed houses each designed by award winning Thomson Hunter Associates and Oakwrights and built by local renowned Oak Frame specialist Iain Hendry.  The properties are set in the walled garden of Daisy Bank House, on the edge of the Ayrshire village of Tarbolton. Each of the three houses has a closed panel insulated wall and roof system; external oak cladding; grey slate roof; Aero-Barrier system; air source heat pump; underfloor heating to ground floor, radiators to upper floors; luxury porcelain/natural stone tiling; fully-fitted German engineered kitchens; fully fitted premium bathrooms/shower rooms with Matki power showers.