CURLING POND HOUSE SHIELDHILL QUOTHQUAN BY BIGGAR

Curling Pond House SHIELDHILL, QUOTHQUAN, BY BIGGAR

A quite delightful family home in a superb rural location about 3 miles from the interesting town of Biggar. The house combines the elegance of a Georgian home with the convenience of 21st century Scottish country living, and enjoys an absolutely outstanding garden with extensive grounds and an adjacent five acre paddock accessed from the garden as well as the farm track. The perimeter of the paddock has been planted with a variety of trees. Situated within commuting distance of both Edinburgh and Glasgow and with quick and easy access to the M74 and the south.

Accommodation Front entrance Porch, Reception Dining Hall, Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/ Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Four Double Bedrooms, Master En-Suite, Family Bathroom and a separate Cloakroom/WC.

Edinburgh 29 miles Glasgow 40 miles

SITUATION The thriving town of Biggar is situated on the A702 and boasts an excellent range of general stores and speciality retail outlets, pubs and restaurants. There is a primary and secondary school, a new museum is under construction and there are many active clubs and societies. The town stages Little Biggar Festival held at various venues and there are different music events, amateur dramatics etc. and caters for all ages and tastes. Its proximity to the M74 and easy access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow make it a popular area for both commuters and retired couples. There is a local golf course, boating pond and tennis courts, bowling and rugby clubs, a bridge club and a famous Puppet Workshop. A popular agriculture show and also a well attended vintage car rally are held annually The larger country towns of and Peebles offer a wider range of shopping and the railway station at Junction has a main line rail link to Edinburgh and London. Situated on the edge of South and the Scottish Borders the area is one of natural beauty and provides opportunities for enjoying a plethora of countryside activities including golf, fishing, horse riding and delightful walks along the John Buchan Way and Tinto Hill. The nearby Tweed cycle way starts at Biggar and follows the course of the River Tweed to Berwick.

DESCRIPTION Curling Pond House is a delightful family home. Constructed in 1998 it offers a unique blend of traditional ambience with modern day comforts and sits sympathetically in extensive grounds. The house is approached from the un-adopted road beyond the drive for Shieldhill Farmhouse, through a wrought iron gate into a gravelled parking and turning area. Established shrubs and trees, along with a magnificent stone wall, screen the house and provide complete privacy.

Entrance is via a storm door into a Porch with tiled floor front for sitting out in the evening and enjoying the and then through a glazed door to the double height spectacular views and al fresco entertaining during main reception/dining hall. The double height arched the summer months. window to the front and French doors to the rear add to the ambience of this room. The spectacular dining Adjacent to the gardens sits a field of around five hall has a turned timber staircase rising to the upper acres, suitable for equestrian use, it is ideal for those floor open gallery landing with a stained glass window. requiring additional land and outdoor space. The elegant triple aspect drawing room is flooded with natural light and enjoys outstanding views to the GARAGE gardens, pond and surrounding countryside. The There is a double garage with water and power within room benefits from an open fireplace with wooden the grounds . surround, marble insert and hearth. Along the hallway is the downstairs cloakroom and WC and at the far DIRECTIONS end, the dual aspect sitting room which also enjoys From Edinburgh take the A702 to Biggar. After outstanding views has a bay window to the front, a the second pedestrian crossing at the Sainsbury feature fireplace with wooden surround, marble insert convenience store turn right taking the B7016 and hearth. The generous kitchen/breakfast room signposted . After one mile take the left fork. to the rear of the property has a tiled floor and has After another mile turn left towards Quothquan. After been fitted with an excellent range of quality base one mile at the stone gate lodge on the right hand and wall units with quality worktops and integrated side turn right onto the access road to Shieldhill Farm appliances. Large windows give wonderful views to House and at the Y intersection take the right fork and the rear gardens and there is ample space for a large then turn sharp left at the bungalow. table for informal dining. Off the kitchen is the utility room which houses the washing machine, tumble For those with Satellite Navigation the post code is dryer, stainless steel sink unit, and has a door to the ML12 6NA. gardens. General Remarks Upstairs the bright and spacious gallery landing provides access to the four double bedrooms and Fixtures and Fittings: bathroom. The principal bedroom with en suite Items specifically mentioned in the particulars of sale are bathroom, has windows on two sides with views over included in the sale price. Also included are all fitted light fittings and fitted carpets. the gardens, pond and across the open country. The very pretty guest bedroom two is situated to Services: the front and overlooks the gardens and pond Mains water, electricity, septic tank drainage, oil fired whilst benefitting from a large cupboard/wardrobe. central heating system and there is an LPG tank. Bedroom three enjoys duel aspect views to the side Telephone connections subject to regulations. and rear gardens and benefits from a large cupboard/ wardrobe. Bedroom four is currently set up as a Outgoings: spare bedroom/study, enjoying views to the front of Council Tax Band Category: G the property. Completing the accommodation on this floor is the family bathroom. The house has been Viewing: well maintained and is beautifully presented. Plain By appointment through Rettie & Co, 11 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh EH3 6DH. Tel: 0131 220 4160. fitted carpets and attractive decor add to its immense charm. Misrepresentations: 1. The property is sold with all faults and defects, whether GARDEN of condition or otherwise and neither the seller nor Rettie & The garden is quite exceptional. Lovingly landscaped Co, the selling agent, are responsible for such faults and and designed by the current owners it features a defects, nor for any statement contained in the particulars spectacular natural pond to the front which is framed of the property prepared by the said agent. by a selection of plants and trees attracting a variety of 2. The Purchaser(s) shall be deemed to acknowledge that birds and wildlife throughout the year. With extensive he has not entered into contact in reliance on the said lawns, the gardens contain established trees and statements, that he has satisfied himself as to the content shrubs, along with a selection of herbaceous beds of each of the said statements by inspection or otherwise and borders stocked with specimen plants, providing and that no warranty or representation has been made by colour and interest all year round. There is a stunning the seller or the said agents in relation to or in connection pergola which is entwined with a variety of climbing with the property. plants, an area with a selection of fruit trees, a 3. Any error, omission or mis-statement in any of the said vegetable plot and greenhouses. At the bottom of the statements shall not entitle the purchaser(s) to rescind or garden, the original curling pond from a bygone era is to be discharged from this contract, nor entitle either party still in situ, with the original target markings still evident to compensation or damages nor in any circumstances to it adds an element of historic charm. There is a paved give either party any cause for action. area to the rear of the property and a terrace to the Particulars prepared June 2014– First Issue

BEDROOM 15'5 x 13'5 (4.70m x 4.09m)

MASTER BEDROOM 15'6 x 15'4 (4.70m x 4.67m)

BEDROOM 11'9 x 9'7 VOID (3.58m x 2.92m) BEDROOM 13'4 x 10'5 (4.06m x 3.18m)

GALLERY 10'8 x 5'6 (3.25m x 1.68m)

FIRST FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1141 SQ FT / 106 SQ M

SITTING ROOM IN 19'9 x 15'4 (6.02m x 4.67m)

DRAWING ROOM 26' x 16'4 BOILER UP (7.92m x 4.98m)

KITCHEN / DINING HALL BREAKFAST ROOM 19'3 x 17'3 UTILITY 16'5 x 11'9 (5.87m x 5.26m) ROOM (5.00m x 3.58m)

GROUND FLOOR GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 1421 SQ FT / 132 SQ M

CURLING POND HOUSE NOT TO SCALE - FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 2562 SQ FT / 238 SQ M (EXCLUDING VOID) All measurements and fixtures including doors and windows are approximate and should be independently verified. Copyright © exposure www.photographyandfloorplans.co.uk

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