Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser
OWN A SLICE OF HISTORY
A rare opportunity has arisen for Monklands residents to own a slice of architectural and historical significance as an upper conversion within an early 1400s baronial mansion in North Lanarkshire arrives on the property market.
The widely admired Dalzell House in Motherwell was originally built for the Dalzell family, who lived there from the early 1400s before losing it to the Hamiltons.
It became the seat of the Hamiltons, who resided in the mansion from 1600 to 1955, when the family relocated and Lord Hamilton gifted the house to the people of Motherwell.
It was until the late ‘70s The Gresham School for Boys. Then, during the 1980s, it was sympathetically developed into a series of 18 spectacular, private apartments, many of which have retained superb features.
The beautiful A-listed building in all its grandeur has impressive 17th, 18th and 19th century extensions and is set within picturesque listed garden grounds, blanketed by an array of manicured lawns and inviting patio areas.
The three-bedroom upper floor conversion which has come on to the market is the only property within Dalzell House to have access to a private roof garden for summer days and evenings.
Accessed through a hidden, ancient turret, you walk along the battlements which wrap around three quarters of the building to enjoy magnificent views across the Dalzell Estate, taking in woodlands, wildlife and waterfalls.
This spectacular upper conversion offers spacious accommodation with two separate entries, comprising a reception hall with fitted storage and priest hole, and a vast open plan lounge/dining/kitchen area with a “Woodwarm” stove.
This incredible space features an attractive fitted kitchen with a range, while the mezzanine level above provides a further relaxed sitting area. There are three generously-sized bedrooms, one with a study area, while a stylish shower room adds a contemporary and luxurous touch to the accommodation.
This particular apartment benefits from a lock-up style garage, allocated resident parking and additional visitor parking.
It is being marketed by Rettie, who are inviting offers over £300,000.
Rettie senior sales negotiator, Grace Sloan, said: “If there is a more historically stirring and aesthetically breathtaking property currently for sale in all of Scotland, you may rest assured it is not available in this price bracket, nor in touching distance of it.
“We fully expect the fortunate new owners to enjoy this home for many long and happy years into the future.”
To arrange a viewing, call Rettie on 0141 639 1999.