Black Bear Cottage, Burnhead Road, Symington, Biggar, Lanarkshire

Black Bear Cottage is a characterful, recently refurbished home offering 2,450 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over two floors. The property combines traditional country warmth with high-quality contemporary finishes, featuring fine
herringbone flooring, exposed timber framing and a commanding stone inglenook fireplace.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged, with well-proportioned reception spaces and flexible bedroom accommodation. The impressive kitchen and breakfast room is fitted with navy Shaker-style cabinetry, solid wood work surfaces and a double Belfast sink, with ample space for dining. Adjacent the generous sitting room is accessed through timber-framed opening, where a stone inglenook fireplace houses a log burning stove, complemented by large windows overlooking the rear garden. The spacious reception hall incorporates a dedicated study area and features an open-tread timber staircase and glazed doors opening onto the garden. There is a further family room, a well-proportioned double bedroom/office with adjacent recently renovated shower room. A practical utility room completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the landing offers access to two storage cupboards and three well-proportioned bedrooms. The spacious principal bedroom extends to over 26 ft, with space for a sitting area, alongside a separate fitted dressing room and an en-suite
shower room with a black-framed walk-in shower enclosure and decorative slatted-panelling. Two further double bedrooms enjoy elevated views across the surrounding countryside and rolling
hills, served by a modern family shower room with a roof skylight.

Outside
Rustic in character, generous in scale, a timber verandah provides a sheltered setting for outdoor dining and entertaining.

Outside, the property is set within generous, private grounds bordered by established trees. The private, gravelled driveway leads through the property's woodland arriving to the tranquil
house setting with ample parking for cars. The garden space includes several raised beds awash with colour through the seasons. The property enjoys a south-facing aspect with farreaching
views of the stunning, surrounding countryside.
Extensive lawns surround the house, offering space for recreation and relaxation. There is further rough grassland, woodland, a substantial open log store and two timber sheds. An expansive grass fenced area could be used for a variety of purposes such as further garden ground or space for livestock.

Location
The property is situated on the outskirts of the village of Symington, surrounded by the rolling countryside of South Lanarkshire. The village has a Primary School, General Store/Post Office, Church, Village Hall and Sports Club which is home to Tinto FC. There is a regular bus service which provides a link between Lanark and Biggar where you can then respectively connect with public transport to Glasgow or Edinburgh. The nearby market town of Biggar provides a wider range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services.

The surrounding countryside offers extensive opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation, with Tinto Hill forming a notable local landmark. Secondary education is available at
Biggar High School. The nearby towns of Lanark and Carluke provide further amenities and services. Road connections offer access throughout the Clyde Valley and onwards to Edinburgh and Glasgow, while rail services are available from Carstairs and Lanark stations.

General
Postcode region: ML12.
Local authority: South Lanarkshire Council.
Services: Mains water and electricity, Air source heat pump central heating with private drainage.