It’s funny to think that back in the day Alloway needed its own police station.
Presumably it has never been a seat of major criminal activity, right back to the days of Robert.
Now a major crime would constitute not enough jam on the scones at one of the diners.
But the village did in fact used to have a police station, at 9 Alloway.
And half of it , called The Police House, has just come to market.
Ayr agent Stonefield have it on the market at a really competitive offers over £245,000.
The property has been emptied of furniture - and the old village bobbies - and is ready for a new family.
It is only 100 yards from Burns Cottage and right in the middle of village life.
The house takes up the larger portion of Alloway Village Police Station and thanks to original features - no cells - it
oozes charm and character.
There are three bedrooms all on the ground floor, but a vast floored loft allows further development.
The entrance is at the side, so very private from the other half of the building.
All of the bedrooms face front, and at the back is the lounge and dining-sized kitchen, family bathroom to the side.
The actual police office, now one of the bedrooms, could easily be turned into a dining room or snug.
You have got good flat gardens front and back, with a driveway taking four cars.
A summerhouse, greenhouse and shed are all out the back.
Stonefield say: “This very special property will be sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers including those looking to downsize from a larger property to a more manageable size of home.
“It also benefits from being situated within the desirable Alloway Primary school catchment area.”
Call Stonefield on 01292 501777.
