Location

Yett Holm occupies a beautiful secluded position on the outskirts of the village of Braidwood, around 2.6 miles from the popular commuter town of Carluke. This desirable South Lanarkshire town sits within the Clyde Valley, widely regarded for its scenic landscape and productive farmland. For the commuter it offers transport routes via rail and road, being situated close to the M74 and M8 motorways. There are good local rail connections at Carluke with direct train services to Glasgow and Edinburgh. There is also a mainline commuter link to London from Motherwell.    Additionally, both Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are easily accessible. Carluke itself offers a range of local amenities including supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Braidwood Primary is within the village and secondary education is available at the well regarded Carluke High and private schools in both Hamilton and Glasgow are within easy reach.   The area offers a number of sports and recreational facilities including the excellent Carluke golf course (1.6 miles) and Lanark Golf Club which boasts a championship standard 18-hole golf course, while Hamilton Racecourse is a short drive away. Braidwood village has multiple off-road nature trails for a range of outdoor pursuits including fishing on the river Clyde. Also nearby is New Lanark, a World Heritage Site, comprising a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village close to the Falls of Clyde, and still a living community attracting visitors from all points of the compass. This area of South Lanarkshire is well known as one of the best locations within the central belt, providing a true experience of country living.

Description

Yett Holm presents an exciting opportunity to acquire a fine country house which dates back to 1935. Set in just under 2 acres of garden with an opportunity to purchase more land if required, Yett Holm is a substantial lifestyle property with around 5000 sq ft of accommodation including the garage and potting shed.

The house is distinctive in appearance, with warm toned Dorset Pea rendering and a rosemary tiled roof, and sits elevated with views over the valley and its own substantial garden.

The accommodation is over two levels and begins with the elegant and welcoming reception hall. The walls of the hallway are lined with rich oak panelling and a wide oak staircase ascends to a galleried landing. The drawing room and dining room face south, with bay windows overlooking the gardens, ensuring that the rooms are extremely bright; both benefit from open fires with surrounds.

The kitchen is of particular note and has a range of floor and wall mounted fitted units with granite worktops, complemented by a Rayburn in British Racing Green and built in appliances. There is a breakfast room at one end of the kitchen with wonderful views over the garden. An extension was added a number of years ago which gave an additional three bedrooms, all en suite, TV and games rooms and a utility room. This area can be accessed from the kitchen, although external doors to both the front and a private rear garden which could make it a self-contained annexe.

Upstairs, the property has four bedrooms, a home office and a well-appointed family bathroom. The principal suite has a separate dressing area and en suite shower room. Most of the bedrooms have wonderful views over the garden and across the valley.

Externally, the gardens and grounds of Yett Holm are extensive at around two acres and consist of lawns, sitting areas and walkways surrounded by mature trees and shrubbery and bordered by the Braidwood burn.

The outbuildings comprise a garage, potting shed, summer house and a cabin perfectly positioned to enjoy the garden.

Additional land is available via separate negotiation.