Thankerton, Biggar, South Lanarkshire

An attractive rural property occupying a peaceful position in the South Lanarkshire countryside

Howgate Farm is an attractive, rarely available small holding occupying a tranquil rural position near the village of Thankerton, within the attractive Upper Clyde Valley approximately 9 miles from Biggar.

This is a highly appealing rural holding which includes an extended and reconfigured farmhouse cottage, a selection of useful outbuilding and circa 25 acres of grazing/arable land.

Howgate Farm provides a particularly versatile and spacious family home, having evolved from the original farmhouse, believed to date from as early as the 1600s. The current owners have thoughtfully extended and reconfigured the property during their 45-year ownership, creating flexible accommodation which is well suited to modern family living.

The accommodation extends to a broad range of living and bedroom spaces, with the flexibility to accommodate multi-generational living, home working or a variety of lifestyle requirements.

The principal accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, WC/cloakroom, dining kitchen, utility room, integral garage, bathroom and family room. An inner hallway leads to five well-proportioned and flexible bedrooms, together with two shower rooms.

A staircase leads to the lower ground floor, where there is a further bedroom, sitting room and an impressive lounge with vaulted ceiling and adjoining dining room. The lower ground floor provides excellent additional living space and could readily lend itself to a variety of uses depending upon the purchaser's requirements.

The house enjoys a wonderful rural setting, with views across the surrounding countryside, and provides an appealing combination of character, space and flexibility.

Overall, the accommodation offers considerable scope for a purchaser seeking a substantial rural home with the ability to adapt the accommodation to suit family, multi-generational, equestrian or other lifestyle requirements.

Outbuildings
The farm buildings provide a useful range of accommodation suitable for agricultural, storage, workshop, equestrian or other rural purposes, subject to any necessary consents. The buildings include a detached double garage, kennels, stable block with feed room, hay shed/woodstore and stone bothy.

Land
The land extends to approximately 25 acres and is principally laid to pasture and generally of a good size and configuration for grazing, arable or equestrian use.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Rarely available rural smallholding in an idyllic setting
Peaceful countryside location approximately 9 miles from Biggar
Spacious and highly flexible accommodation
Excellent potential for multi-generational family living
Five principal bedrooms plus a further bedroom on the lower ground floor
Impressive vaulted lounge and additional sitting room
Generous dining kitchen and useful utility room
Useful range of traditional and modern outbuildings
Further development potential subject to the required consents
Detached double garage, kennels, stable block with feed room, hay shed/woodstore and stone bothy
Approximately 25 acres of grazing/arable land
Land offering potential for agricultural, equestrian and lifestyle uses
Excellent opportunity to create a bespoke rural lifestyle property

LOCATION
The surrounding countryside is characterised by a mixture of productive farmland, rolling pasture and attractive open landscapes, providing an appealing setting for farming, equestrian, lifestyle and recreational pursuits. The local area provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation, including walking, riding and cycling. The wider countryside is also well suited to a range of sporting pursuits.

The nearby town of Biggar provides a good range of everyday amenities, including shops, cafés, restaurants, professional services, leisure facilities and schooling. Lanark, approximately 6 miles distant, offers further shopping and recreational facilities together with a railway station.

The area is well served by a selection of primary and secondary schools and the property is well positioned for access to the local and national road network.
The A73 provides convenient connections towards both Lanark and Biggar, whilst the M74 motorway provides direct links north towards Glasgow and south towards Carlisle and the wider motorway network.

The combination of a peaceful rural setting and convenient access to Biggar, Lanark and the principal road and rail networks makes Howgate Farm particularly well placed for those seeking a country lifestyle without being isolated from the amenities and employment centres of the Central Belt.

Council Tax Band: D
EPC Rating: E
Tenure: Freehold

EPC Rating: E
Council Tax Band: D