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Merkland House, Strathaven

Land size
5 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Handsome, traditional, sandstone, family home set amidst beautiful, mature gardens
  • Exceptional period home conducive with modern family living
  • Tasteful, newly fitted, dining size kitchen, two-piece cloaks/wc
  • Stunning formal lounge with feature fireplace and log burning stove
  • Family room/bedroom four with working fire, stylish family bathroom with free-standing tub
  • Further three double bedrooms on first floor all enjoying the pretty views
  • Picturesque, rural setting on periphery of Strathaven with incredible views
  • Planning permission already granted for stables/garage, driveway for multiple cars
  • Circa 5 acres of grazing and garden grounds, newly fitted oil central heating system, double glazing
  • Council tax band - TBC

Description

Set amidst the most picturesque Strathaven countryside enjoying enviable views from its elevated position is this handsome, traditional, sandstone villa. Occupying generous, mature gardens this beautiful period home offers substantial family accommodation within the prettiest of locations. With circa 5 acres and planning consent already granted for stables/garage Merkland House presents a rare opportunity for a family wishing to live a country life within a property of outstanding calibre.

The immaculately maintained and versatile layout of bright and well-appointed rooms comprises; entrance vestibule, broad and welcoming reception hallway, stunning formal lounge with multiple aspects overlooking the grounds, access to rear garden, and striking fireplace with log burning stove inset, sitting room/double bedroom four with feature fireplace and working fire, two-piece cloaks/wc with storage, and newly fitted, tasteful, shaker style, dining size kitchen with integrated appliances, Belfast sink, central island, original detailed cornice work, and access to rear gardens.

On the first floor accessed via a turned staircase and light and airy landing are three, well-proportioned double bedrooms, all of which afford the breathtaking views across the surrounding countryside. The upper floor is completed by a stylish, four-piece, family bathroom with freestanding roll top bathtub.

Further benefits of this wonderful, unique home are double glazing, newly fitted oil fired central heating system, driveway with ample space for multiple vehicles, generous acreage of well-maintained grazing, ornamental pond, and planning permission for stables and/or garage. The well-established gardens stocked with a variety of trees, shrubs, and plants, vast lawn, and pleasant patio area ideal for outdoor entertaining. These stunning gardens have evidently been well-loved by the current owners and provide a fabulous space to enjoy with family and friends.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-05-14

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 130 Homes with Land listings in Scotland (5+ acres).

This Property£107,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £32,965 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
53 E
79 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Sandford Primary School1.3 miles
    Pupils
    64
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • St Patrick's Primary School2 miles
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Roman Catholic
  • Kirklandpark Primary School2.1 miles
    Pupils
    367
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Wester Overton Primary School2.3 miles
    Pupils
    340
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Gilmourton Primary School3.1 miles
    Pupils
    38
    Type
    Non-denominational

Secondary

  • Strathaven Academy1.8 miles
    Pupils
    1,007
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Larkhall Academy6.6 miles
    Pupils
    1,234
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Lesmahagow High School6.7 miles
    Pupils
    634
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Calderglen High School8.3 miles
    Pupils
    1,280
    Type
    Non-denominational
  • Hamilton Grammar School8.5 miles
    Pupils
    1,302
    Type
    Non-denominational

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: planning activity, heritage and any flood history here are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Sainsburys Strathaven, Strathaven1.6 miles
Co-op Strathaven Square, Strathaven1.8 miles
Aldi Strathaven, Strathaven1.9 miles

GP surgery

Alba Medical Group1.9 miles

Pharmacy

Boots Uk Ltd1.8 miles

Walking trail

Gillbank - Craig Bridge646 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Larkhall Rail Station6.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Station Road1.7 miles

Typical drive times

Darvel20 min · 12 miles
Hamilton21 min · 14 miles
Larkhall16 min · 8.5 miles
East Kilbride18 min · 11 miles
Glasgow (city)35 min · 25 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From SEPA flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Not shown on SEPA's flood mapsLower risk

Surface water

Within SEPA's mapped surface water extentMapped risk

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The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)

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