Dykehead, West Calder, South Lanarkshire, EH55

Delightful small holding with 4 bedroom house, stables, steel portal shed, large cabin, and about 14.1 acres.

Description

Dykehead sits in a wonderful rural setting to the south of West Calder, enjoying an accessible yet peaceful location. The house lies off a quiet road, set behind electric gates, with a driveway leading to the front door. Accommodation is arranged over two floors, beginning with a welcoming entrance hallway that provides access to the main living spaces.

The principal living area features bi folding doors overlooking the garden and a wood burning stove that offers warmth during the winter months. A bespoke hardwood spiral staircase leads to the upper floor, and there is also access through to the office, which links back to the entrance hallway. The dining room sits adjacent to the kitchen and benefits from a westerly aspect.

The kitchen is fitted with a traditional range of base and wall mounted units and includes a breakfast bar. Appliances comprise an Alpha oil fired boiler, gas hob, dishwasher, and an American style fridge freezer. A west facing conservatory provides additional dining space or serves as a delightful sunroom with views over the garden. The ground floor is completed by a utility/boot room with a washing machine, tumble dryer a WC and back door.

The first floor is accessed from the main sitting room. The main bedroom includes an en suite shower room, walk in wardrobe, and a balcony that captures the surrounding views. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor (one with an en suite) along with a family bathroom with a shower.

The property enjoys generous outdoor space, with a south facing garden overlooking one of the paddocks. A large lawn, flanked by a mature hawthorn hedge, sits alongside an adjacent patio accessed from both the sunroom and the kitchen. Paths around the house lead to a range of outbuildings, which include:

Garden House: A versatile, fully insulated space equipped with power, lighting, and internet. The current owners have used it as a work from home office, but it would also be suitable as overflow accommodation or a studio. It features a terrace overlooking the paddock.

Summer House: Positioned near the entrance to Dykehead and accompanied by its own veranda and is a fully insulated space equipped with power.

Steel Portal Shed: A large shed measuring 38 ft x 18 ft, with a roller shutter door and electricity. This offers extremely useful space for a workshop, garage, or general storage.

Stables: Two sets of stables, each with two loose boxes and tack rooms equipped with power.

The land extends to approximately 14.1 acres in total. Beyond the house, it comprises three principal areas of grazing. The southern paddock extends to around 4.69 acres, is well drained, and gently slopes. The northern paddocks extend to roughly 8.18 acres, with about 5.27 acres of grazing and the remainder forming light woodland. There is also a wildlife pond, which provides a haven for wildlife throughout the year.

Location

Dykehead is situated in a rural position to the south of the village of Tarbrax on the border of West Lothian and South Lanarkshire. Primary schooling is available locally at Auchengray with secondary schooling available at Biggar High School. Biggar is an attractive small town with a busy high street with independent shops, cafés, pubs, a delicatessen and butcher. There are sports facilities at the local community campus and there is also a rugby club. Balerno (15 miles) on the western edge of Edinburgh is also home to a number of similar facilities.

The town of Livingston is 13.5 miles by road and provides convenient road access to both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Livingston has a wide range of shops and facilities which include the Almondvale Shopping Centre and the Livingston Designer Outlet Centre. Livingston also has a wide range of leisure facilities. In addition to nearby Harburn Golf Club there are golf courses at Dalmahoy, Biggar, Carnwath, Lanark and Livingston as well as the local country parks of Almondell, Calderwood and Beecraigs.

In addition to local primary and secondary schooling there are also several private schools on the west side of Edinburgh. Edinburgh City Centre is within 40 minutes drive. Scotland’s capital city is known worldwide for its historical and cultural attractions including the annual festival. Glasgow is also within daily commuting distance.

Square Footage: 2,939 sq ft


Acreage: 14.13 Acres

Additional Info

Viewings - Strictly by appointment with Savills - .

Services - Mains water and electricity. Drainage to septic tank. Central heating and hot water provided by oil fired boiler. Gas bottles to the gas hob.

Solar panels - The large shed is fitted with 16 solar panels. Dykehead is part of a feed in tariff scheme and generate on average £2,000 PA.

Local Authority & tax band - South Lanarkshire Council

Fixtures & Fittings - Integrated white goods, fitted floor coverings and light fittings are to be included within the sale. Curtains may be available by separate negotiation.

Solicitors - Anderson Strathearn, Edinburgh.

Photos Taken - March 2026.

Date produced - March 2026.