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THE market town of Strathaven in South Lanarkshire offers the lifestyle balance many families are looking for; good schooling, local amenities, leisure facilities, open countryside – all within a very short drive from neighbouring East Kilbride, Hamilton and links to the M74.

Situated on the edge of the town, North Brownhill is a substantial, stone-built, five-bedroomed farm steading home currently with wide-ranging equestrian facilities (outdoor riding arena, paddock, several outbuildings/byres, barn with loose boxes, and woodland gardens).

But for those not wishing to retain the equestrian facilities, it also provides a rare development opportunity with planning permission in place to convert the attached west barn into a two-bedroomed property and build two detached four-bedroomed villas within the side paddock.

The east wing barn is also suitable for converting into an additional dwelling and the owners are in the process of having plans drawn up.

The steading accommodation is versatile, characterful and beautifully presented over two levels to provide a 23ft dining kitchen, adjoining living room, snug (or study), family room, two ground floor bedrooms, cloakroom, shower room, utility and gym, with the remaining three double bedrooms on the first floor.

Offers over £420,000 are invited by Residence Estate Agents in Strathaven.

This spectacular property in Strathaven has been significantly improved over the past few years and now offers tastefully decorated rooms, modern bathrooms and a spacious dining sized kitchen.