4 bed detached house for sale

Auchenglen Road, Braidwood, Carluke, South Lanarkshire ML8

A bespoke, architect-designed residence of exceptional craftsmanship.

Description
10 Auchenglen Road is an exceptional contemporary country house of remarkable scale and elegance, set behind electric gates and approached via a sweeping gravel driveway.

The property combines clean, rendered elevations with warm natural stone and a striking arched oak entrance door, creating an immediate sense of quality and architectural refinement. Inside, the house reveals a beautifully curated interior, beginning with a grand reception hall featuring a double-height ceiling and galleried landing, which sets a welcoming and impressive tone for the accommodation that follows. From here, the house flows effortlessly through a series of spacious and elegantly designed rooms. The magnificent sitting room is of particular note with a dramatic double height and floor to ceiling glazing that frames views across the gardens and floods the room with natural light. From here, the home opens into a superb open plan kitchen, dining and living area. The kitchen features hand painted cabinetry, quality appliances and an island, complemented by warm timber flooring. The adjoining informal sitting and dining area enjoys soft natural light from the bay window, creating an inviting and sociable family space with a fireplace at its focal point. A beautifully fitted utility room, finished to the same high standard, provides extensive storage and practical secondary access to the gardens.
The ground floor also includes a bespoke panelled library or home office with garden views as well as a charming WC, distinguished by dark green walls.

The principal bedroom suite occupies a ground floor position and offers a luxurious, relaxed space. A substantial dressing room with fitted wardrobes leads into the room . The bedroom itself is generous in scale and enhanced by a garden-facing bay window. The impressive en suite bathroom, finished in a calm, neutral palette with panelled cabinetry, twin basins, a large walk in shower with stone tiling, and a bathtub is located off the bedroom.

The first floor is arranged around the galleried landing and provides a further three double bedrooms, and a well-appointed family bathroom. Completing the upper level is a large multi-purpose family room, currently arranged as a fitness and hobbies space but offering excellent flexibility for use as a studio, playroom, cinema or games room. This generous area also presents exciting potential for conversion into additional bedroom and bathroom accommodation, subject to the relevant planning consents and approvals.

The house is set within mature grounds that offer excellent privacy. To the front, a generous driveway provides ample parking and leads to the detached garage. The façades are attractively framed by dormer windows and subtle stone detailing, contributing to the property’s timeless country aesthetic. To the rear, the expansive lawns are bordered by established trees and woodland edges, creating a peaceful and sheltered environment ideal for outdoor family life, recreation and entertaining. The gardens enjoy wonderful open aspects back towards the house, highlighting the elegant rooflines and large areas of glazing that characterise the property’s design.

10 Auchenglen Road combines architectural presence, beautifully proportioned interiors and substantial grounds to create a distinguished modern family home in a peaceful and highly private setting. It offers a rare blend of scale, craftsmanship and refined contemporary country living.

Location
10 Auchenglen Road enjoys a peaceful and highly desirable setting on the edge of Braidwood, a small rural village positioned between Carluke and Crossford in the heart of South Lanarkshire.

The property sits within an attractive accessible rural area, characterised by open countryside, established woodland and a strong sense of privacy, while remaining well connected to nearby towns and transport links.

The village itself offers a quiet residential atmosphere, with everyday amenities found close by in Carluke, just two miles to the north. Here, residents benefit from a broad selection of local shops, cafés, supermarkets and services, together with schooling at both primary and secondary level-Braidwood Primary School is less than a mile from the property, with Carluke High School also easily reached.
Healthcare is readily accessible, with gp services in Carluke and wider medical provision available at Stonehouse Hospital, approximately six miles away.

The area is ideal for commuting, with Carluke railway station providing direct services to Glasgow and Edinburgh, making the location well suited for those seeking rural living without compromising on connectivity. Road links are excellent, with easy access to the A73, offering swift travel towards the M74 and the wider Central Belt.

Surrounded by picturesque countryside, the setting offers numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor pursuits, with several country trails beginning just a short distance from the property. Residents can enjoy easy access to the scenic Clyde Valley, nearby country parks and an extensive network of local routes. The combination of tranquillity, open landscapes and excellent transport connections makes Auchenglen Road a particularly appealing location for families and professionals seeking a peaceful rural position with convenience close at hand.

Square Footage: 4,364 sq ft





Additional Info
Electricity -Mains
Gas - Mains
Water - Mains
Heating - Mains Gas
Drainage - Private Septic Tank