NEW TO THE MARKET! A large detached villa in need of internal upgrade and modernisation but having the potential to be a fabulous family home. One of the family members, John worked at Bletchley Park during the war and together with the infamous, Kim Philby ran a spy ring, providing thousands of documents to the Soviets. There were five members but only four were first identified. John Cairncross, who grew up at this property and attended the local school, wasn’t identified until 1990 and was known mysteriously as “The Fifth Man.” Other family members were respected academics, including Sir Alex who was father to an award winning journalist daughter and epidemiologist son, who was awarded an OBE. The acommoation is formed over two levels and comprises on the ground floor, entrance hall, large lounge, fitted kitchen, conservatory, bedroom, bathroom and cloakroom/wc. On the upper level are a further two double bedrooms, both with fitted wardrobes and cloakroom/wc. Further benefits include gardens to front and rear with a driveway to the side leading to a tandem garage. Double Glazing. Gas Central Heating. EPC D Lesmahagow provides everyday shopping facilities including a new Tesco store and good schooling. Nearby is the Clyde Valley which is renowned for its variety of garden centres and scenic walks. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of parks, sports facilities and several pubs and restaurants. The surrounding towns of Lanark and Hamilton offer a wide range of shopping facilities including retail parks, regular public transport by bus or train to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the surrounding towns. For those commuting by car the road network links with the M74 motorway both north and southbound and to the M8 motorway linking Glasgow and Edinburgh. Glasgow airport is easily accessible with the recently opened extension to the M74.