LOT 2 of 4: The Byre (About 0.08 acres)

The Byre is accessed off the main farm road and is situated to the rear of Watston Farmhouse. The semi-detached cottage formed part of a traditional steading which was converted in 2007.

With accommodation over a single storey, the cottage is of stone construction with a partially harled exterior beneath a pitched slate roof.

The house is served by mains electricity and water supplies, with drainage to a BioDisc treatment system. It is fully double glazed and has oil-fired central heating.

French doors lead from the sitting room to a terrace area, with a small lawned garden in front.

There is allocated parking for two vehicles.

This property has 0.08 acres of land.

Situation

Watston Farm is located about 0.5 mile to the south of the village of Stonehouse in rural Lanarkshire. The house and cottage have an elevated situation with panoramic views across the adjacent countryside and farmland.

Stonehouse is on the A71 trunk road connecting Kilmarnock and Edinburgh. The Alexander Hamilton Memorial Park overlooks the picturesque Avon Valley and has pathways leading to the Avon Water, a bandstand and other recreational facilities. Stonehouse has a library, public hall, hospital, pharmacy, bowling green and various shops.

Strathaven (5 miles) is a small town with a village green and stream running through its centre. It has a good range of local amenities including a variety of shops, doctor’s surgery, dentist, chemists, banks and a vet.

Stonehouse has a primary school and Strathaven has a secondary school. Independent schooling is available in Hamilton.

Hamilton is 12 miles distant and has a wide range of services. Newton Mearns on the south side of Glasgow also provides shopping facilities at The Avenue Shopping Centre.

For outdoor enthusiasts this area provides a wealth of activities. There are local golf courses at Strathaven and East Kilbride while the championship courses at Turnberry and Troon in Ayrshire are within easy travelling distance. There are a number of leisure facilities in East Kilbride, while the Firth of Clyde and sheltered west coast waters of Scotland provide a variety of water sports. There are also excellent water sports facilities at Strathclyde Country Park.

Grouse and pheasant shooting, and roe deer stalking, can be rented locally. Fishing is also available by permit on the surrounding rivers and reservoirs.

Glasgow city centre is about 22 miles to the north via the M74 and as with most major cities has an extensive range of retail, higher educational, leisure and professional services. The M74 is about 2 miles to the east and offers road access to the north, south and the central Scotland motorway network. The nearest mainline rail station is at Larkhall (4 miles). Glasgow International Airport is 27 miles to the north and Prestwick Airport is 33 miles to the west.

There is a livestock market at Lanark.

Directions

By Road (Postcode: ML9 3PH)

From the M74, exit at Junction 8 and join the A71 signposted for Kilmarnock. Continue for about 1 mile on the A71 then at the roundabout take the first exit signposted Lockhart Street. Continue for about 1 mile then turn left onto Lockhart Place. At the T-junction turn right onto Cam’Nethan Street and continue for about 1 mile before turning left onto Boghall Street. Boghall Street becomes Watstone Road which leads to Watston Farm.