House for sale in Biggar

Mileage

Edinburgh 25 miles, Glasgow 27 miles, M74 (Junction 13) 12 miles

Description

Cambuswallace, in it's present form was built in 1827 for a branch of the Edmonstone family and is an interesting and spacious traditional country house with generously proportioned rooms arranged over two main floors, with an extensive basement, which would benefit from some upgrading. The house retains a host of period features, with cornicing in some rooms, window shutters, servants bells and the original range in the basement kitchen. There is even a hand pump in the basement which is still in working order.

From the front door the house is entered through the porch which has a stone floor and fine ornate ceiling mouldings. A partly glazed door opens into the hallway with a stone floor and lit by a glazed cupola. The drawing room has dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens. The library has a wood burning stove and French Windows to stone steps which lead down to the garden. There is a spacious dining room with a large marble fireplace and two windows. The kitchen is situated off the main hallway and has a 4 oven oil fired Aga.

The bedrooms on the first floor are reached by an attractive staircase from the main hallway, with landings to north and south leading to eight bedrooms, a dressing room and three bathrooms.

Outside

The garden is delightful with a manicured lawn to the front of the house which is enhanced by some large trimmed conical Yews. There is an area of woodland adjacent to the driveway and there are two grazing paddocks extending to about 2.31 acres in total.

The outbuildings are formed from the original traditional stable range, which form a courtyard to the side and rear of the house. They include a wood store, stable, tack room, kennels and a store room. There is a separate double garage Attached to the main house but with independent access is a bothy which has been used as a workshop on the ground floor and an upstairs room reached by an external stair.

CAMBUSWALLACE LODGE

Cambuswallace Lodge is a pretty two bedroom lodge which is situated at the entrance to the drive. This is Ideal as "annexe" accommodation or a rental investment. It has a south facing garden and parking area. We understand the lodge was re-wired and re-plumbed in 2007. There is an open fire in the sitting room with a back boiler. Accommodation on the ground floor comprises: Hallway, sitting room, kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom.

GENERAL REMARKS

Services

Cambuswallace House – Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Cambuswallace Lodge – Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

Outgoings

Cambuswallace House has been assessed as band G.

Cambuswallace Lodge has been assessed as band C.

Fixtures and Fittings

The fitted carpets are included in the sale. No other items are included in the sale. The wood burning stove is not included in the sale.

Solicitors

Maclay Murray & Spens LLP
1 George Square
Glasgow
G2 1AL
Tel: 0141 248 5001
Fax: 0141 248 5819

Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves

The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others.

Offers

Offers, in Scottish legal form, must be submitted by your solicitor to the Selling Agents.

It is intended to set a closing date but the seller reserves the right to negotiate a sale with a single party. All genuinely interested parties are advised to instruct their solicitor to note their interest with the Selling Agents immediately after inspection.

Deposit

A deposit of 10% of the purchase price may be required. It will be paid within 7 days of the conclusion of Missives. The deposit will be non-returnable in the event of the Purchaser(s) failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Seller or his agents.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills and CKD Galbraith give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills & CKD Galbraith have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Accommodation

See floorplans

Situation

Cambuswallace is a delightful traditional country house in a rural yet accessible location on the
boundary of South Lanarkshire and the Scottish Borders. The area is well known for its unspoilt
countryside and for the diversity of sporting and recreational pursuits available. There are excellent opportunities in the area for hill walking, horse riding and mountain biking, together with shooting and salmon fishing. Biggar has a very good selection of local independent shops and restaurants. There is a golf course, tennis courts, rugby club, museums, a bowling club and Biggar Puppet Theatre. Cambuswallace is ideally situated for the commuter. Edinburgh is approximately 25 miles to the north east, Glasgow is 27 miles to the north west and the M74 motorway, Junction 13, about 12 miles. Both primary and secondary schooling is available in Biggar and there are a number of private schools in Edinburgh. There are excellent bus links serving the area.

Directions

From Edinburgh take the A702 towards Biggar and about ¼ mile north of the town Cambuswallace is located on the right hand side of the road through stone pillars, next to the gate lodge.