By chance, I stumbled upon a delightful property that should have first time buyers and downsizers in the Skelmorlie area beating a path further down the coast to Slater Hogg & Howison’s branch in Largs, writes beverley brown.

Sometimes less is definitely more and this ground floor main door conversion is a little beauty. Forming part of Croftmhor, a B-listed late Victoria Arts and Crafts mansion house situated in the prestigious upper echelon of the village, this bijou apartment has a hall, living room, 17ft fitted dining kitchen with back and front doors, appliances and built-in storage, good-sized double bedroom and tiled shower room.

Beautifully presented throughout, it has a delightful seating area outside and is conveniently located close to all local amenities and easily commutable, only minutes from the A78 and railway station in neighbouring Wemyss Bay. Best of all, it is on the market at offers over £89,000.