Fancy yourself as lord of your own manor? Take a peek inside Little Castle – one of the jewels in Lanarkshire’s historical property treasure trove, and think big!
A one-off opportunity has arisen to acquire a stunning castle that is not only set within extensive, mature grounds, it also boast a self-contained two-bed annex flat, as well as various attached outbuildings.
The original, grand Kerse House dates back to the 17th century.
In 1821, it was bought by John Greenshields, author of The Annals of the Parish of Lesmahagow, who demolished the original Kerse and constructed the present Kerse Castle circa 1850.
Now known as ‘Little Castle’, the building is located in a rural position within the South Lanarkshire town of Lesmahagow, in close proximity to the River Nethan.
Offering spacious accommodation across two levels and extending to over 7000 sq ft, this home has spectacular traditional character features.
While it certainly requires a degree of upgrading and modernisation, Little Castle could be a blank canvas for someone who has an eye for an investment opportunity, a creative mind – and a bit of cash that can do it justice.
Benefitting from significant garden grounds which extend to over seven acres, the property has a private gated entrance with a vast area of mature woodland that runs along the driveway and down a ravine to the River Nethan.
With grand, high ceilings and magnificent cornicing throughout the main living rooms, the accommodation comprises a large entrance hallway and a wide inner hall.
Lose yourself in the traditional charms of the library and drawing room, and marvel at the large, double-aspect sitting room and grand large dining room.
There’s also a study to boot, a generous kitchen, a pantry – and even a ballroom.
The majestic staircase from the inner hall leads to the upper level, offering five bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with double aspect outlooks, two dressing rooms, two bathrooms, a cloakroom with W/C and storeroom.
A spiral staircase from the inner hall leads to the generously-proportioned first floor annex flat, offering a sitting room, two large double bedrooms, and its own kitchen and bathroom.
The flat can be maintained entirely independently or integrated with the main house.
Features include oil heating, a heat recovery ventilation system, predominately sash and case single-glazing and a CCTV security system.
There are several attached outbuildings which incorporate a courtyard area which comprise of shed/workshop and store cupboards.
Little Castle could be yours if you can offer over £799,500. Call Clyde Property on 01698 537 659 to arrange a viewing.
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