Cowgill Cottage, Coulter, ML12 6QD

Cowgill Cottage | Idyllic Rural Retreat beneath Cowgill Reservoir

Tucked away and surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Culter Glen, nestled at the foot of Cowgill Reservoir, Cowgill Cottage offers a rare opportunity to live in your very own slice of Scottish countryside serenity. Set approximately 3.5 miles along the glen, skirting the foot of Culter Fell and branching off near Birthwood, this charming stone-built former shepherd’s cottage (circa 1830s) combines rich heritage, rustic beauty, and the potential for a sustainable, off-grid lifestyle.

Perfect for those seeking peace, privacy, and a connection to nature, this unique home provides a wonderful foundation to create a self-sufficient haven — complete with wood-burning stoves, an oil-fired Aga, and gardens once abundant with fruit and vegetables.

Key Features

Peaceful Countryside Location

• Nestled at the base of Cowgill Reservoir in the heart of stunning Culter Glen.

• A true rural escape surrounded by rolling hills, streams, and wildlife.

• Approximately 3.5 miles from the main road, ensuring tranquillity and privacy.

Charming Stone-Built Cottage (c.1830s)

• Originally a shepherd’s cottage, full of period character and rustic appeal.

• Upgrades include sash and case double glazing.

• Flexible layout offering the option to reconfigure or extend (subject to consents).

Cosy Living Spaces with Wood-Burning Stoves

• Three ground-floor public rooms, including lounge, dining room, and sitting room – any of which could equally serve as bedrooms.

• Two with log-burning stoves, creating warmth and a traditional country ambience.

Bright Conservatory

• A lovely spot to relax and unwind, with views across the garden and evening sun.

• Space for dining, reading, or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings.

Traditional Country Kitchen

• Fitted with an oil-fired Aga range, wall and base units, and breakfast bar.

• LPG gas lighting and space for appliances.

• Perfectly positioned to enjoy a morning coffee while looking out to nature.

Flexible Bedroom Layout

• Two loft bedrooms, one featuring a log-burning stove and en-suite W.C

• Ground-floor public rooms could easily serve as additional bedrooms if required.

Bathroom

• Fitted with a bath, pedestal wash hand basin, and W.C.

• Scope for modernisation to suit your style and needs.

Sustainable Living Potential

• Please note: the property does not currently have a working electricity supply.

• Opportunity to restore existing solar panels for off-grid energy (estimate available).

• Option to connect to the national grid if preferred (estimate available).

• Oil-fired Aga, LPG gas lighting in three rooms, and wood-burning stoves already in place.

• Mains water, septic tank, and nearby Open Reach pole for potential fibre connection.

Beautiful Gardens and Outbuildings

• Approximately 0.5 acres of productive garden ground, once prolific with fruit and vegetables.

• Surrounded by deer and rabbit-proof fencing and bordered by a tranquil stream on two sides.

• Additional woodland providing privacy and natural beauty.

• Range of outbuildings including garage, workshop, and log stores.

A Lifestyle Like No Other

Cowgill Cottage is more than a home — it’s a lifestyle opportunity. Whether your dream is to restore and live sustainably off-grid, grow your own produce, or simply escape to the peace of the countryside, this property provides the perfect canvas.

With its breathtaking location, period charm, and potential for self-sufficiency, this truly is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to create your own rural idyll beneath the hills of the Southern Uplands.

Cowgill Cottage — a retreat for the soul, where nature, history, and tranquillity come together.

Please Note: Kingsbeck Limited hold a Right of Pre-emption over this property. In accordance with the terms of this right, Kingsbeck Limited must be given 21 days’ notice to accept and match any bona fide open market offer before agreement to acceptance of any offer.

Conservatory

6.2m x 2.43m

Kitchen

3.78m x 3.46m

Living Room

4.6m x 4.14m

Dining Room

4.12m x 3.65m

Bathroom

2.12m x 1.75m

Sitting Room/Bedroom

4.54m x 3.39m

Bedroom

4.84m x 4.14m

Study/Store Area

4.14m x 3.92m

Bedroom

6.25m x 3.39m