Property For Sale in Station Road, Biggar
Offers Over £295,000

• Delightful detached villa set on a corner plot
• Planning permission granted for side extension
• Two main ground floor public rooms
• Kitchen leading to boot room/store and utility room
• Shower Room plus separate bathroom
• Two generous double bedrooms plus WC
• Substantial log cabin-type detached garage
• Electric gates, large gravel driveway, parking
• Garden to rear with patio area and lawn
• Must view to appreciate what this home has to offer

Discover the perfect blend of tradition, character, and modern comforts in this delightful, detached villa. Set on a superb corner plot with electric gates leading to two garages, this property boasts flexible accommodation, including 2/3 double bedrooms and 1/2 public rooms. Recent updates and the addition of a substantial log cabin-type detached garage, which could also serve well as a workshop or studio, make this home a unique find.

A welcoming, recently remodelled, vestibule leads into a spacious hallway. Featuring high ceilings and classic panel doors, the hallway sets the tone for the character throughout the property as well as offering great storage with a large understair cupboard plus a second shelved cupboard. The two main ground floor public rooms, currently used as a lounge and home office, exude warmth and charm with stripped wooden floors and attractive fireplaces. The lounge, with a cosy gas fire, and the home office offer flexibility, with the latter potentially serving as a dining room or an additional bedroom giving the option for downstairs living if wished.  

To the rear of the hallway, a shower room with a double shower tray and a thermostatically controlled  shower, plus a separate large, beautifully appointed bathroom with a panel bath, pedestal wash hand basin and w.c, provides practical amenities.

The kitchen features a good range of wall and base units, a 5-ring gas hob, an electric oven, and space for a dishwasher and fridge freezer, with a rear hallway connecting to a useful boot room/store and a spacious utility room.  This whole area gives a super, practical space with fantastic storage and access to the rear garden.

Ascend via a lovely traditional wooden staircase to the upper landing, granting access to two generously sized double bedrooms, one with built-in wardrobes and both with window seats featuring built-in storage beneath.  A recent addition to the upper floor, the beautifully fitted w.c. is adorned with sparkle tile flooring and includes a wash hand basin set in a vanity unit.

A superb asset to this lovely home is its’ external amenities, including a large gravel driveway with electric gates leading to two garages and offering parking for several vehicles. The recently added detached log cabin effect garage, equipped with an electric door and composite side door, offers versatile space which could also work well as a workshop, studio, or potential home office (subject to consents). 

Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a side extension, conversion of the garage to habitable accommodation and associated alterations providing future possibilities -P/23/0467

The garden offers an area of lawn sweeping around the front with a recently added composite pathway giving a welcoming entrance.  There is also a lovely area of garden to the rear, with a patio for al fresco dining, shrub borders, and additional green space.

This home has so much to offer the whole family with lots of character, charm and convenience and superb outdoor facilities.

LOCATION
The village of Thankerton is set approximately 6 miles from the thriving former market town of Biggar situated a stones’ throw from the Scottish Borders. It has long been a popular commute for those seeking country living within easy access of the City Centre. The historic town of Lanark is only a 10 minute drive away with Lanark train station giving easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow.

As well as offering rural bliss, Biggar is a thriving former market town situated a stone’s throw from the Scottish Borders. The bustling High Street boasts an excellent range of general stores, speciality retail outlets, cafes and restaurants. Biggar has a golf course, boating pond and tennis courts, along with well-patronised bowling and rugby clubs. Whatever your interest there are various clubs and associations ranging from bridge to theatre workshop, music to rambling, as well as the prize-winning Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum. Biggar also boasts the famous Purves Puppet Theatre and the popular, family-friendly, Biggar Little Festival which is held in October. The surrounding countryside provides almost limitless opportunities for fishing, hillwalking, trail running and mountain biking, (the nearby Glentress Forest is a mountain biking mecca).

For education, there is a thriving and popular toddler group, as well as both primary and secondary schools.