Catch of the day: Lochside home with fishery for sale in West Lothian

Birchwood House at Bangour, near Broxburn in West Lothian, is a real surprise finds Kirsty McLuckie.

Within a couple of miles of Bathgate and the M8 and M9 motorways, it is set within its own extensive grounds in a very peaceful spot at the end of a private drive bordered by woodlands of Scots pine.

The main house is contemporary with an open-plan living space and impressive double height ceilings.

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It has three ensuite bedrooms, a dining kitchen, with utility and a large lounge.

Picture: the contemporary kitchen, www.primelocation.com

It is set in 34 acres including substantial loch frontage, and is on the market with Turpie & Co for offers over £775,000.

Picture: the property comes with lochside fishery. www.primelocation.com

The house is being sold with a thriving trout fishery on the loch, offering the opportunity to continue a business which attracts anglers from all over the world.

Picture: one of the three bedrooms, www.primelocation.com

There is also a fishing bothy and guest accommodation above the detached garage.

Picture: the house and outbuildings, www.primelocation.com

Outbuildings include a large agricultural shed which contains all the landscaping equipment needed to run the business and there is a fishing shop to cater for customers’ every need.

Picture: www.primelocation.com

The acreage surrounding the house also offers further chances to develop a lifestyle business, beyond the fishery.

Picture: the beautiful lochside setting, www.primelocation.com

It is an impressive property, all within ten miles of Edinburgh airport and 15 miles of the city centre, making for your own Central Belt country estate.