Property For Sale in Church Street, Biggar
Offers Over £130,000

• Spacious traditional stone cottage
• Situated in the conservation village of Wanlockhead
• Open plan kitchen/lounge with multi fuel stove
• Separate dining room with patio doors
• Two double bedrooms
• Family bathroom
• Fully enclosed garden
• Parking area

With an idyllic situation this spacious traditional stone cottage, offers rural living in a property with bags of character. Situated in the conservation village of Wanlockhead, 5 Church Street offers a superb choice to enjoy all the stunning surrounding countryside has to offer whilst being part of a vibrant village community and a beautiful drive of c.9 miles to the main commuting link of the M74. 

The cottage features two public rooms, offering flexibility and versatility. The dining room, which can be alternatively used as a third bedroom if desired, features patio doors that open up to a fully enclosed side garden. This private outdoor oasis is complete with a fire pit, built-in bench, and a log store, providing the perfect space for entertaining guests or enjoying cosy evenings under the stars. Stone steps lead from the side garden to a hillside garden, showcasing the natural beauty of the surrounding area. Here, you can immerse yourself in nature and revel in the views. The cottage garden flowers add a splash of colour and create a charming backdrop for outdoor relaxation and enjoyment. Internally, through the entrance hall into the open plan kitchen / lounge area this is a fabulous, light space with an outlook to the hills to the front.  The kitchen has a nice outlook to the front with good workspace, wall and base units and space for an electric cooker, fridge and washing machine.  This area provides a super, sociable space particularly with a cosy multi fuel stove and with a quirky book nook at the foot of the beautiful wrought iron spiral staircase there is a spot for everyone to relax.  A large walk-in boot room/store just off the entrance hall takes care of practicalities such as coats and boots and offers super storage space.

The cottage comprises two bedrooms on the upper level, providing ample space for relaxation and privacy. Bedroom 1 boasts a shower cubicle and offers a pleasant view of the surrounding landscape. The stripped floor and fireplace in this room create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for unwinding and enjoying peaceful nights.  A cute archway from the upper landing leads to bedroom 2, adding a delightful and whimsical touch to the cottage. This room offers a peaceful retreat, ideal for guests or family members seeking their own space. The accommodation is completed by the bathroom which has a bath with a shower mixer tap, a w.c. and a pedestal wash hand basin.

This cottage in Scotland’s highest village offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of tranquility in a stunning setting.  If you have been searching for a property that combines the allure of a rural escape with modern comforts, then look no further.

LOCATION

Wanlockhead has a population of around 150 residents and is the highest village in Scotland at a height of 1531ft above sea level. The village has several tourist attractions including a Lead Mining Museum and one of the best-preserved beam engines in Europe. The village is on the Southern upland Way, which has a designated footpath stretching 212 miles from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. The village also has the local Inn, the highest pub in Scotland, and with various clubs including skiing, fishing and a Silver Band. A 9-hole Golf Course (The highest golf course in Scotland) can be found nearby in Leadhills. Wanlockhead is ideally situated for commuting with the M74 Junction approximately 8 miles distant. Edinburgh is less than an hour drive and Glasgow approximately 45 minutes. The Mennock Pass is one of the most picturesque routes in Scotland and is the main route (B797) from Wanlockhead towards the A76 and the village of Sanquhar. Sanquhar is notable for its tiny post office, established in 1712 and is the oldest working post office in the world. For education, there is a primary School in nearby Leadhills and Sanquhar Academy for secondary education.

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