Country house for sale

Lesmahagow Old Parish Church, 12 Church Square, Lesmahagow, Lanark, South Lanarkshire ML11

For sale by online auction Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 9.00AM - ***great opportunity to acquire A landmark property in the heart of lesmahagow***striking stone built former church***iconic building that dates back to the 19th century and boasts commanding architectural features***

***Set within Church Square, this property enjoys a peaceful yet central location, offering excellent road links via the nearby M74 and easy access to surrounding towns and cities including Lanark, Hamilton, and Glasgow.***

The church building offers expansive internal space with immense development potential. Subject to the appropriate planning permissions and listed building consents, this space could lend itself to a variety of uses.

***highlights***

- Historic and architecturally significant building

- Spacious interior layout ripe for reimagining

- Picturesque village setting with excellent connectivity

- Prominent position with local heritage appeal

***property***
- The property comprises: Main church sanctuary, gallery floor, vestry, kitchen area, meeting room, and several WCs

*Area*
Ground Floor: 460.32sq m, 4,955sq ft
Gallery: 344.81sq m, 3,712sq ft
total: 805.14sq m, 8,667sq ft

*Services*
The property is connected to mains supplies of water, gas and electricity. Drainage is connected to the main public sewer.

*Planning*
The B listed building could be used, without the necessity of obtaining change of use consent, as a crche, day nursery, day centre, educational establishment, museum, art gallery or public library. It also has potential for a variety of other uses, such as a theatre, cinema or entertainment venue, retail space or community resource subject to obtaining appropriate consents. The sale is the footprint of the building only. The graveyard is owned and maintained by the Local Authority.

The sellers intend to remove the war memorials.

***This is a unique chance to breathe new life into a beloved local landmark. Whether you're an investor, developer, or visionary buyer seeking something truly distinctive Lesmahagow Old Church is ready for its next chapter.***

***recent nearby residential property sales***
- 30, Bankhead Terrace, Lanark, ML11 9BW - 2 Bedroom - sold Apr'25 - £120,000
- 1, Braeside Crescent, Kirkmuirhill, Lanark, ML11 9SG - sold Apr'25 - £105.000
- 1, Somerville Drive, Carnwath, Lanark, ML11 8JL - sold Apr'25 - £101,750

***Lesmahagow is a small town in the historic county of Lanarkshire on the edge of moorland, near Lanark in the central belt of Scotland. It lies west of the M74, and southeast of Kirkmuirhill. It is also known as Abbey Green or the Gow. The population is around 4,310 (as of 2021).***

***Lesmahagow is easily accessible by car, being just off the M74 motorway at junction 10. It's also reachable by bus from Glasgow and other nearby towns.***

***Lesmahagow is served by two primary schools (Woodpark Primary School and Milton Primary School), and by the secondary school Lesmahagow High School. South Lanarkshire College is the closest college, located in East Kilbride, which is a short distance from Lesmahagow.***

***Lesmahagow has a mix of village shops and pubs. Lesmahagow sits on high ground with scenic views overlooking the Clyde Valley. Once a bustling mining community, it is now a quiet rural location with a strong sense of community. The Lesmahagow Highland Games and the crowning of the Tartan Queen take place in June.***

Guide price - £42,000

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