Devonside, Carmichael, ML11

Dial extension 216 when calling to speak directly to Jane Buchan
Nestled within the picturesque South Lanarkshire countryside, with captivating views on all sides, Devonside is a luxurious family home, dating back to the early 19th Century.
This beautiful stone-built cottage and its attendant outbuildings, exude timeless charm and character and are presented in outstanding condition.

Approaching this beautiful building via a private gated road, you are greeted by a picturesque, stone-built residence, situated in 3 acres of wonderfully maintained land and mature garden grounds.

The main residence is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, through a dark slate coloured door, matching with the dark grey coloured windows, adding to the overall visual appeal.

The ground floor opens up into an elegant hall way which gives access to all main living areas. To the right is a neutrally decorated, beautifully presented lounge, with a statement fire place housing a log burner, perfect for enjoying cosy nights at home. This is a wonderfully impressive space, while being welcoming and comfortable. With its traditional features, high ceilings and coving, as well as it's serene styling, it is the perfect spot, for entertaining, socialising and spending quality family time together.

Returning to the main hall, we find a comfortable seating area, which could also be utilised as a home office.

Opposite the main entrance, and descending a few small stairs, we are greeted by the jewel of this wonderful family home, the larger-sized family dining kitchen.
Featuring an array of wall-mounted and floor standing quality wooden storage units, contrasted with quality dark coloured work-surfaces. The kitchen further benefits from an integrated hob, oven and cooker hood as well as appliances including a dishwasher, fridge freezer, and the space to re-fit a Raeburn stove (supplied).

This wonderful space is bathed with light, via windows on three sides, capturing the breath-taking surrounding views.
Leading off of the kitchen and framing a stunning view of nearby Tinto Hill is a luxurious Conservatory, providing a very useful additional living / entertaining space as well as access out to the rear garden.

Access to the patio and garden can also be gained via an additional entrance porch off of the lower hall way, which In turn hosts a very handy storage cupboard, currently used as a laundry / utility space.

Also found on the lower level, is a peacefully serene bedroom, with a beautiful ornamental fireplace and wooden beams, all decorated in a clean fresh white colour-way. This room also benefits from beautiful views, through cottage style windows to the front and side.

Next to the bedroom is the sumptuously presented family bathroom, an elegant and chic space with a large walk-in shower, tiled in marble effect white tiles.
Well-crafted, built-in grey wooden storage units house matching double Belfast-style wash-hand basins, each accented by a traditional-stye mixer tap. A beautiful spot for pampering and unwinding after a stressful day.

Ascending the staircase to the upper level, the hallway is lit by a large-sized Velux window, and hosts several large storage cupboards.

The master bedroom is an oasis of peace and calm, with elegant traditional decoration, and views over Tinto Hill, the surrounding rolling farmland and private gardens.

Also found on this level is a third bedroom, currently set up as that all-important home office.

The wonderful detached cottage is complimented by several excellent stone-built outbuildings all presented in the same stunning condition as the main house. Including;

The Bothy, a self-contained one bedroom split-level residence, which could be rented out to holiday-makers or serve as an annex for family members to live independently. On the lower level is the lounge and kitchen area, with a family bathroom at the entrance level and a mezzanine bedroom on the upper level.

The Coal Shed, is a wonderful and fully equipped pub which comes complete with bar, furniture and all equipment. Great for entertaining, and hosting fun nights with friends.

The Garage, is a gardener’s dream and comes fully equipped with all tools and equipment required to maintain the extensive surrounding grounds. This could also serve as a handy workshop or hobby / craft area.

The Stables, two fantastic condition, wind and water tight stables, as well as a riding arena making this the perfect home for those engaged in equestrian pursuits.

Surrounding all of this extensive accommodation are three acres of sumptuous land and gardens, including mature lawns, well established trees, an orchard, ornamental gardens, a sheltered patio perfect for barbecues and flexible fields suitable for many uses.

The rural hamlet of Carmichael is a short drive from the historic market town of Lanark and the popular town of Biggar. The hamlet offers schooling at primary level, with excellent secondary level schooling available in the nearby towns.
It benefits from a wonderful rural location, while being just a short drive to the M74, providing wonderful transport links to larger towns and cities as well as links to the North and South.

Devonside, truly is the epitome the rural idyl sparking the imagination with all the opportunities for rural pursuits and outdoor enjoyment it could offer. It will no doubt prove extremely popular with many types of buyers, therefor early viewing is recommended.