Monkton
A new home in Monkton is ideal if you're a frequent flyer, or work for one of the many airlines that fly out of Glasgow Prestwick International Airport. Aside from effortless airport trips, the village has a lovely homely feel .
To the north, the village opens out onto countryside and forest with easy access to the A77 for trips to Glasgow (about 30 miles). The nearby A78 hugs the Ayrshire coastline taking in seaside towns and pretty harbours including Saltcoats, Ardrossan, Seamill and Largs. To the south, there's Prestwick and its famous golf course, as well as the county town of Ayr with its racecourse, beach, university campus, hospital and all the shops, bars and restaurants you'd expect from a prosperous town.
New Homes in Monkton
Living in Monkton
Travel plans
The A78 coastal route to Glasgow via Ardrossan, following the Firth of Clyde around the Clyde Muirshiel National Park, and the A77 which is a more determined route, joining the M77 at Kilmarnock and heading into central Glasgow. The A77 continues south to Ayr and then down the coast to Stranraer where you can pick up the ferry to Belfast. The A71 heads inland to Irvine, connecting with the M74. The A79 takes you into Prestwick and Ayr. Your new build gives you unprecedented access to Glasgow Prestwick International Airport for flights to several popular European destinations and for a different journey altogether, you can get a ferry across the Clyde from Ardrossan, to the Isle of Arran or Campbeltown on the Kintyre Peninsula.
Shop, relax and enjoy
Monkton has a primary school, post office and a local convenience store. Neighbouring Prestwick adds to the local facilities with several primary schools and the Prestwick Academy for secondary school education. Ayr, just five miles to the south, has a secondary school, Kyle Academy, and a good choice of supermarkets. If you fancy a day of shopping or meeting up with friends, head to Ayr Central, a large, covered shopping centre packed with shops and eateries. For sport and fitness, Prestwick Tennis & Fitness Centre, Prestwick Swimming Pool and the Citadel Leisure Centre in Ayr are all a short drive from your new build house.
Exploring the area
Buying a new build in a new area is a time for exploring and enjoying everything your new community has to offer. Ayrshire is blessed with miles and miles of sandy beaches, bridleways for horseriding or mountain biking, and paths just to walk and breathe in the clean sea air. From your new house you can pack a picnic and head to any number of pristine sandy beaches including Ayr Beach, Barassie Beach, Stevenston Beach and Prestwick Beach - relax, enjoy, repeat!
New build houses in Monkton
Persimmon Homes has a number of new houses available in Ayrshire, including new homes in Saltcoats and West Kilbride. To find out more about our available properties in your area, see our list of Persimmon developments below…