A HISTORIC New Cumnock farmhouse is up for sale for offers over £375,000.

Burnton Farm is being marketed by the Galbraith Group.

Once believed to be the home of the Marquess of Bute, the 7.3-acre site is now looking for its next owners.

Cumnock Chronicle: Burnton Farm (Image: Galbraith)Burnton Farm (Image: Galbraith) (Image: Galbraith)

The Galbraith Group says the property requires modernisation and refurbishment, allowing the new owners to "modernise to their desired specification".

There is also the potential to extend the accommodation or convert the adjoining stone barn, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The farmhouse currently has accommodation over one and half storeys, including a sitting room with open fire, living room, four bedrooms, and kitchen with walk-in larder.

There is also a family bathroom, separate WC and an additional staircase which leads to the former maid’s quarters.

Cumnock Chronicle: Burnton Farm (Image: Galbraith)Burnton Farm (Image: Galbraith) (Image: Galbraith)

Vivien Wright of Galbraith, who is handling the sale, said: “This is a superb opportunity to acquire a traditional farmhouse with a manageable amount of land and an excellent range of outbuildings which are adaptable and could be used for a variety of business purposes and stabling.

“In addition the adjoining traditional buildings have great potential to provide further accommodation, subject to planning permission.

"There is a manageable amount of land and the setting is peaceful while being easily accessible to Ayr.

"This property offers a wonderful lifestyle and we expect a high degree of interest.”

More information can be found on the Galbraith website.