Situated on the edge of the Carmichael Estate, Westgate Lodge is one of two, semi-detached, former gatehouses to the Estate. The current owner has made significant upgrades to the property and has recently been renting the home as a successful holiday let, it therefore could provide a quick turnaround for any potential buyer looking to purchase the home for a similar purpose.

This charming stone-built cottage under slate roof has generously proportioned accommodation comprising; rear vestibule, kitchen, dining room with large walk-in pantry, entrance hallway and spacious lounge. On the first floor there are a further two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with new suite recently installed.

Externally there is a private parking area to the side for two cars and a garden to the front and side with attractive views over open countryside. Heating is provided by a mix of recently installed electric panel heaters. The home has also had new double glazing fitted.

This charming property offers potential buyers a true taste of rural living with many beautiful country walks on the doorstep whilst only being a short drive to the M74 and all the transport benefits that provides across central Scotland.

LOCATION

Carmichael is a rural hamlet situated in the beautiful South Lanarkshire countryside between the towns of Biggar and Lanark. The village consists of a newly built primary school (250 meters from the property), village hall, playing fields and parish church. There are excellent local walks and bike rides to be found on the Carmichael Estate and surrounding area.    

As well as offering rural bliss, Biggar is a thriving former market town situated a stone’s throw from the Scottish Borders. 

The bustling High Street boasts an excellent range of general stores, speciality retail outlets, cafes and restaurants. Biggar has a golf course, boating pond and tennis courts, along with well-patronised bowling and rugby clubs. Whatever your interest there are various clubs and associations ranging from bridge to theatre workshop, music to rambling, as well as the prize-winning Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum. Biggar also boasts the famous Purves Puppet Theatre and the popular, family-friendly, Biggar Little Festival which is held in October. The surrounding countryside provides almost limitless opportunities for fishing, hillwalking, trail running and mountain biking, (the nearby Glentress Forest is a mountain biking mecca).

For education, there is a thriving and popular toddler group, as well as both primary and secondary schools.

Living Room - 13' 9'' x 9' 3'' (4.19m x 2.82m)

Dining Room - 10' 9'' x 16' 8'' (3.27m x 5.08m)

Kitchen - 10' 6'' x 8' 11'' (3.20m x 2.72m)

Pantry - 5' 11'' x 6' 3'' (1.80m x 1.90m)

Rear Porch - 9' 0'' x 6' 8'' (2.74m x 2.03m)

Bedroom 1 - 16' 8'' x 15' 6'' (5.08m x 4.72m)

Bedroom 2 - 11' 11'' x 9' 1'' (3.63m x 2.77m)

Bathroom - 7' 3'' x 6' 9'' (2.21m x 2.06m)

Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold