1 bedroom cottage for sale

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Characterful traditional terraced cottage in superb location with large downstairs bedroom, additional floored loft space with fixed access. Modern kitchen and bathroom, relaxing indoor sunroom, private garden to front and rear with fabulous garden room, garage and off-street parking.

Here is a great opportunity to acquire a characterful traditional terraced property with attractive sandstone façade literally within minutes of A725 East Kilbride expressway and all central belt motorway links. It has so many attractive features that it’s bound to raise a lot of interest.

Not only does this property offer both living and sleeping accommodation all on one level, but it also has additional floored loft space with convenient fixed access stairs which are cleverly hidden, so as not to take away from the original layout of this property. This space can be used for a variety of uses as well as providing additional storage space.

Another stand out feature of this property is the sunroom situated off the kitchen which provides a very relaxing and pleasant space overlooking the generously sized rear garden. Outside there is also a large garden room with electric supply making it suitable for working from home or as a creative studio or just another room to enjoy the garden from. As well as all this, there is a patio and grassed area providing ample outdoor space for relaxing and entertaining.

To the rear of the garden there is a garage and additional off-street parking which is accessed via a communal driveway off Whistleberry Road. An area of open green space adjacent to this parking adds to the feeling that this property is situated in a lovely peaceful pocket within the increasingly popular town of Blantyre.

This charming cottage sits in an elevated position off Glasgow Road with an attractive front garden which blooms beautifully in the spring/summer months. There is a traditional clothes pulley in the front hallway and the main bedroom situated to the front of the property is bright and spacious with original cornicing and ceiling rose detail and great sized modern storage wardrobes.

The recently modernised bathroom is fully wet walled and has a large mains shower with attractive chrome fittings, sleek white fitted storage units and heated towel rail as well as white WC and countertop style wash hand basin with waterfall tap.

You enter the lounge to the left at the top of the hallway. This is such a warm and welcoming room with its main focal point being the beautiful traditional real fuel fireplace with elegant natural stone surround and contrasting black marble and cast-iron features. There is a large alcove with built in shelving to the right of the fireplace which adds to the style and charm of this room and a large window overlooking the conservatory and the garden beyond bringing the outside in.

The spacious dining sized kitchen is conveniently situated off the lounge with modern country style floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawer units, wooden countertop, neutral-coloured tiles and fresh décor. There is a large built in fridge freezer, integrated electric oven and gas hob with overhead extractor hood and space for other kitchen appliances underneath the window which overlooks the rear garden.

Altogether this quaint cottage has an abundance of attractive traditional and modern features which blend to provide comfortable living with double glazing and gas central heating throughout.

Blantyre is a welcoming town with a rich historical heritage. It is the birthplace of David Livingstone, the famous explorer and missionary which attracts many tourists to this small Lanarkshire town. It is also well reputed for its great community spirit, events and initiatives and local schooling has achieved high levels of achievement.

As well as having an array of independent local shops, bars and restaurants providing a choice of popular eateries and places to shop, there are plenty of supermarkets and retails parks within a short distance. The town benefits from various leisure facilities, parks and museum including Blantyre Leisure Centre, David Livingstone Birthplace Museum and Memorial Park and nearby Strathclyde Country Park.

Blantyre is nestled in between other popular Lanarkshire towns of Hamilton, Uddingston and Bothwell which is only a short walk over the David Livingstone Memorial Bridge. This area provides attractive riverside and woodland walks being situated on the banks of the River Clyde. All these factors combined with excellent transport and commuter links makes Blantyre a very appealing and well positioned place to live.

*This property is owned by a family member of a Keller Williams Agent*