Property description
Sometimes it's simply love at first sight. House hunting can be a dully practical undertaking but just occasionally you are struck by a home that is so perfect that your heart strings twang and it becomes a full blown emotional affair. Such a property is Over Lethame House alluring in so many ways and we think one of the prettiest houses in the west of Scotland.
Sometimes it's simply love at first sight. House hunting can be a dully practical undertaking but just occasionally you are struck by a home that is so perfect that your heart strings twang and it becomes a full blown emotional affair. Such a property is Over Lethame House alluring in so many ways and we think one of the prettiest houses in the west of Scotland. This may be no ordinary purchase but possibly just the start of a life long romance.
Over Lethame House wears its period heritage proudly, successfully achieving that rare feat of having an architecturally significant exterior with just the right measure of contemporary luxury. The property handsomely straddles the centuries with a future perfect attitude, from its early 19th century origins with Edwardian additions to the more recent bespoke upgrading.
Set in secluded, manicured grounds of 1.2 acres which contain both a secret garden and a charming 2 appt. guest cottage with its own driveway access, the property justifies its Listing by Historic Scotland as being of significant local importance. An effortlessly manageable Country house, the property positively bristles with exceptional features including an Orangery with vaulted ceiling and gothic windows, a high specification bespoke fitted kitchen, a home cinema room, cutting edge refitted bathroom and shower room, the property has also been fully redecorated with all original cornicing restored.
An entrance vestibule leads to a welcoming reception hallway with fireplace, there is an impressive drawing room, sitting room and dining room, the orangery, cloakroom, kitchen with pantry and utility and Home cinema which could double as a guest bedroom 5. On the upper floor sits the master bedroom and 3 further doubles along with bathroom and shower room. The principal accommodation extends to 3196 sq ft of charming, homely, loveliness, a wonderful location for family and friends.
The property is set a short and pleasent walk, in a rural location, from the historic market town of Strathaven which, just 5 miles from the M74 and 18 miles from Glasgow, is considered one of the nicest small towns in the region with its Common Green and the signature range of colourfully harled buildings which dot its streets. EER- F
| Entrance Hall | 15'9\" x 12'3\" (4.8m x 3.73m).
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| Sitting Room | 19'4\" x 14'5\" (5.9m x 4.4m).
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| Drawing Room | 19'5\" x 14'10\" (5.92m x 4.52m).
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| Dining Room | 14'3\" x 11'3\" (4.34m x 3.43m).
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| Cinema Room | 26'3\" x 16' (8m x 4.88m).
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| Kitchen | 17'10\" x 12'10\" (5.44m x 3.91m).
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| Pantry | 7'9\" x 6'9\" (2.36m x 2.06m).
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| Cloakroom | 8'10\" x 6'3\" (2.7m x 1.9m).
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| Bedroom 1 | 16'5\" x 14'10\" (5m x 4.52m).
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| Bedroom 2 | 15'9\" x 12'2\" (4.8m x 3.7m).
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| Bedroom 3 | 11'10\" x 10'10\" (3.6m x 3.3m).
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| Bedroom 4 | 14'6\" x 12'2\" (4.42m x 3.7m).
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| Bathroom | 13'3\" x 6'7\" (4.04m x 2m).
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| Shower Room | 10'10\" x 7'1\" (3.3m x 2.16m).
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On entering Strathaven from East Kilbride continue along Glasgow Road into Strathaven village; proceed through the traffic light junction at commercial Road onto Barn Street veering right onto Green Street, at the following set of traffic lights turn right onto Lethame Road. Head up Lethame road for approximately one mile heading for Strathaven Air field. Over Lethame House can be found on the left and is identifiable by our for sale board.