Ex-Rangers footballer Stuart McCall puts country estate on market

Former Motherwell and Rangers manager Stuart McCall, 53, has put his property property near Strathaven, Lanarkshire on the market for offers over £995,000

Former Rangers star Stuart McCall has put his luxury country estate up for sale for £1 million.

The Scotland legend’s home boasts a massive six bedroom farmhouse, horse stables and an outdoor equestrian arena.

The property near Strathaven, Lanarkshire, also has a cottage and a trout pond on its 28 acres of grounds.

McCall and wife Tracey bought the place for £850,000 in 2012 and their daughter Victoria has run a horse riding business from its grounds.

The 53-year-old former Motherwell and Rangers manager has now put it on the market for offers over £995,000.

Interior photographs of the house show it has a games room with a full size snooker table and an American flag has put up on one of the walls.

It is kitted out in tasteful decor and has wooden flooring throughout, a modern fitted kitchen and a formal dining room.

A sales brochure for the property reads: ‘A fully refurbished, traditionally built farmhouse which was rebuilt approximately 14 years ago and has been further refurbished by the current owners who have also developed the cottage within the grounds to provide a contemporary two level detached cottage.

The Scotland legend's home boasts a massive six bedroom farmhouse, horse stables and an outdoor equestrian arena - with an impressive 28 acres of grounds

The Scotland legend’s home boasts a massive six bedroom farmhouse, horse stables and an outdoor equestrian arena – with an impressive 28 acres of grounds

McCall has previously told how he mucked out the stables at the estate (pictured) for his daughter Victoria during spells out of football management 

McCall has previously told how he mucked out the stables at the estate (pictured) for his daughter Victoria during spells out of football management 

Interior photographs of the house show it has a games room with a full size snooker table and an American flag has been put up on one of the walls

Interior photographs of the house show it has a games room with a full size snooker table and an American flag has been put up on one of the walls

The property is described as being kitted out in tasteful decor and has wooden flooring throughout, a modern fitted kitchen and a formal dining room spread across the property

The property is described as being kitted out in tasteful decor and has wooden flooring throughout, a modern fitted kitchen and a formal dining room spread across the property

‘It is situated in a beautiful, tranquil setting surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland.

‘The grounds extend to approximately 28 acres split into nine paddocks which are fenced and there is a 25m x 50m outdoor arena with two separate blocks of stables.

‘There is an additional indoor barn with eight loose boxes. There is planning permission for an additional five stables. The outbuildings include garaging, garden stores and a work shop / log store.’

McCall has previously told how he mucked out the stables at the estate for his daughter during spells out of football management.

McCall and wife Tracey (pictured with daughter Victoria) bought the property for £850,000 in 2012

McCall's daughter Victoria (pictured) has run a horse riding business from its grounds

McCall and wife Tracey (pictured left with daughter Victoria) bought the place for £850,000 in 2012 and Victoria (right) has run a horse riding business from its grounds

A sales brochure for the property reads: 'A fully refurbished, traditionally built farmhouse which was rebuilt approximately 14 years ago and has been further refurbished by the current owners'

A sales brochure for the property reads: ‘A fully refurbished, traditionally built farmhouse which was rebuilt approximately 14 years ago and has been further refurbished by the current owners’

The property is said to be situated in a beautiful, tranquil setting surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland

The property is said to be situated in a beautiful, tranquil setting surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland

McCall is said to have also developed the cottage within the grounds to provide a contemporary two level detached cottage

McCall is said to have also developed the cottage within the grounds to provide a contemporary two level detached cottage

The traditional farmhouse with equestrian facilities also includes an open plan kitchen with a pantry and utility room and a formal dining room

The traditional farmhouse with equestrian facilities also includes an open plan kitchen with a pantry and utility room and a formal dining room

Included within the property is a reception hall, drawing room, sun lounge, family room, study and a substantial billiard room, as seen in the floor plan

Included within the property is a reception hall, drawing room, sun lounge, family room, study and a substantial billiard room, as seen in the floor plan

He said: ‘Every day she’ll tell me ‘Dad, get out of the house and get a job’.

‘But I’m too busy mucking her horses out. I’m getting quite good at it now, so she shouldn’t complain.’

The former midfielder was sacked as manager of English League One side Bradford City in February following a poor run of results.

McCall was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, to Scottish parents and played 40 times for the Scotland national team. 

The listing for Hallburn Farm in Strathaven, Lanarkshire, can be found by visiting Savills’ website here.  



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