3 bed cottage for sale

2 Old Library Row, Wanlockhead ML12

Bookkeepers Cottage, 2 Old Library Row, Wanlockhead

Nestled in the heart of Scotland’s highest village, Bookkeepers Cottage is a charming three-bedroom home offering breath-taking views and a wealth of potential. With its traditional features, flexible living spaces, and picturesque surroundings, this delightful property would make a perfect family home, holiday let, or country retreat.

The cottage blends rustic charm with practical living, featuring original period details such as barn-style doors upstairs and a beautiful fireplace in the living room. Its elevated position provides superb views across Wanlockhead village and the hills beyond, adding to the property’s appeal.

Key Features:

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  Three-bedroom cottage in the historic village of Wanlockhead
  
  
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  Living room with original fireplace and stunning views over the village and surrounding hills
  
  
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  Characterful barn doors and Velux windows in the upstairs bedrooms, with rearward hill views
  
  
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  Kitchen with fitted units, breakfast bar, and space for cooker, fridge, and washing machine
  
  
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  Second reception room currently used as a dining room – ideal as a home office, snug, or fourth bedroom
  
  
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  Family bathroom with bath and shower over
  
  
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  One bedroom on the ground floor and two bedrooms upstairs
  
  
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  Recently installed oil-fired boiler, conveniently located outside to maximise indoor space
  
  
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  Enclosed rear garden with steps leading to a grassed area – perfect for outdoor enjoyment
  
  
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  Ample on-road parking available directly outside the property
  
  

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive home full of character, with flexible living arrangements and panoramic views – ideal for those seeking a peaceful lifestyle in a truly unique location.

EPC Rating: E

Location

Leadhills is a beautiful conservation village which, with the neighboring village of Wanlockhead, attracts many visitors throughout the year. Wanlockhead has a ski slope, lead mining museum and annual gold panning competition and café. Leadhills is currently the second highest village in Scotland and boasts its own Primary School, Grocery Store and Hotel. There is also the highest golf course in Scotland (9 holes), fishing and hill walking. Leadhills is ideally situated for access to Junction 13 and 14 of the M74 making it a popular commute for those seeking country living within reasonable access of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Carlisle, Dumfries and the South. There is a post office, store and café in Abington which is only 6 miles from Leadhills.

Kitchen (3.25m x 2.74m)

Bedroom (3.43m x 3.31m)

Living Room (4.11m x 2.69m)

Dining Room (4.08m x 2.38m)

Bedroom (3.27m x 2.50m)

Bathroom (2.22m x 1.74m)

Bedroom (3.43m x 2.63m)

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