Every country house worth the name has a grand entrance, and at their latest development of contemporary country homes, at Knocklandhill on the edge of the historic Kilmaurs village, Ayrshire housebuilder Alexander Morton Homes has taken this tradition seriously.

First impressions always count, and the dramatic hallway of the Goldfinch model home with its full-height oak-gallery is a welcoming and light-filled space which sets the tone for the rest of this stylish house, where so much of the best of traditional country living has been translated into a thoroughly contemporary setting: the perfect foil for a hectic modern lifestyle.

Handy utility rooms with side doors to the garden allow muddy boots, wet dogs and children to be dealt with well away from public areas. Elsewhere luxury and practicality meet in superb features like heated tiled floors in the family bathroom and master en-suites from continental supplier Porcelanosa.

The simple beauty of oak and glass finishes to well-proportioned rooms instils an atmosphere of light and space, as well as providing the ideal backdrop for an endless variety of decorating styles: traditional or modern.

Indeed, Managing Director Jim Benson heads up a team committed to a highly personal approach to both house building and house selling.

‘Every person visiting our model home at Kilmaurs can expect to be shown round and discuss their very individual requirements directly with a senior member of the management team,' says Jim.

Development Manager, Jim Malcolm, takes personal charge of these viewings.

‘We don't hire viewing agents,' says Jim. Because we believe the best people to show our homes are the people who actually build them.'

Jim personally leads purchasers through the impressive choice of luxury kitchens, bathrooms and tiling which will make each home the company builds truly individual.

‘Our standard prices include the cost of a choice of a top of the range kitchen with a choice between Corian and granite worktops. This adds up to a highly personalised dream kitchen at no extra cost.

It's then up to Operations Manager Alex Benson to see to it that that each homebuyer's requirements are met. Alex oversees the entire build process including the after-sales service and is passionate about ensuring the level of workmanship and materials live up to the Alexander Morton Homes exacting standards and trademark quality.

‘A new home is probably the biggest investment most people will ever make. Here, at Alexander Morton Homes we're committed to making that an investment we can all be proud of.'

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