ARDSONA :: BRODICK :: ISLE OF ARRAN

THE ISLE OF ARRAN FROM MAINLAND

The seas and islands of Scotland are one

of the most beautiful areas in all Europe.

At the time of the last census in 2001, only 95 of Scotland's 790 islands were inhabited with a total combined population of app. 99,000.
The Isle of Arran, is the 7th largest and 6th most populated Scottish island. It is the most southerly populated Scottish island and is the 9th largest island (excluding Ireland) off the coast of Great Britain.

The Isle of Arransits in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and Kintyre and is 19 miles long by 10 miles wide with a population of 5,056.

Arran has a remarkable diversity of landscapes and seascapes with nine pretty villages on it's beautiful coastline. These are complemented by a rugged and mountainous interior in the north and green rolling hills and woodland in the south. Arran is often described as 'Scotland in miniature', covering the whole spectrum of Scottish scenery in one delightfully compact package. It is big enough to offer a bewildering variety of activities yet small enough to retain its intimate island atmosphere.

In this idyllic island setting, our house Ardsona lies just 600 metres from the harbour and all the amenities and conveniences of Arran's main port village of Brodick. Perfectly situated overlooking Brodick Bay, Ardsona is a high quality 1.5 storey 2010 custom build with high-pitched slated roof-ways, multi gables and an arched front porch that pay homage to the older traditional homes on Strathwhillan Road.

The highly detailed interior of this mountain-castle-sea view residence will surprise and delight lovers of modern art and design with 203 sq.m. of spacious open floor plan and a soaring cathedral ceiling in the Great Room.

The stunning gallery style interior has many custom features that optimise the display of designer furnishings, art and collectibles.
Ardsona was selected as an Islands Region Top Three Finalist and featured in the 2019 BBC TV Scotland's Home of the Year series.

[Known for their off-beat approach to modern style, owners Alex & Carol Holmes unique aesthetic vision is characterised by playful mélanges of high and low - black, white and naturals - invigorated with whimsical splashes of vivid color and bold modern gestures. Drawing on Scottish inspirations ranging from historic weaponry ~ to 20th. century Clydeside shipbuilding ~ to the classic chairs of C.R. Mackintosh ~ to the original art of contemporary Scottish painters: Deborah Phillips, Martin Oates, Rosanne Barr and Jan Nelson. The combination of windows and skylights infuse the house with an exceptional level of natural daylight - while after dark - the house takes on a whole new vibe when a full range of mood lighting compliment the focal point that is the 100 CD + i-pad replica of the iconic 1015 Wurlitzer jukebox. This postwar classic Americana statement in light and sound evokes the golden era of rock’n’roll. Designed by Paul Fuller in 1946, and notable for its rounded top with colourful plastic tubes that light and delight in a rainbow of changing colours and flowing bubbles. This house is most certainly not for everyone but the Holmes' unique approach to design has created a home bursting with joie de vive in rooms infused with boldness, whimsy and sophistication.]

This unique property is not currently for sale - but when it is - will present a wonderful opportunity for the discriminating buyer seeking a superb, fully furnished-designer-decorated-ready-to-occupy, high style modern home in a peaceful island setting. Ardsona offers a splendid, flexible layout for either a primary home or a luxury holiday house - or combine it as a to-let-luxury-house for a superb business opportunity.
Welcome to Ardsona on Strathwhillan Road - one of the most desirable locations to live in Scotland in Miniature - the Isle of Arran! Join us now on a comprehensive photo tour of Ardsona...
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