Dragons Den hopeful plans big estate changes

An Aberdeenshire businessman who turned down an £80,000 investment from BBC2’s Dragon’s Den is planning to bring 14 residential plots to the market on the beautiful Elrick estate. Working with Savills, the plots form part of the House of Elrick estate, owned by Stuart Ingram, and is where he operates an onsite distillery. They sit…

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The Old Abbey School is a class act of a property

The Old Abbey School is a substantial, detached early Victorian town house dating from approximately 1850. Presented by Knight Frank, this is a substantial, detached home in Melrose which comprises of a hall, three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and one ensuite and kitchen/breakfast room. It began life as the stables for the Episcopalian Rectory…

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Lochside home is set in beautiful Argyll woodlands

A home with a beautiful loch frontage, across of woodland and a stunning location could be yours. Bell Ingram present Achnambroc, in Inverinan, Taynuilt, Argyll, is a detached bungalow constructed around 1972, set in 23 acres with 480m shore frontage on Loch Awe. The property is registered as a small holding. Included with the property are…

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A-listed Hensol House at the heart of waterside estate

A beautiful estate in the heart of Kircudbrightshire is now on the market. Presented by Strutt and Parker, the Hensol Estate, in Castle Douglas, features a category A-listed country house. Accessed via a private tarmacadam driveway, after passing the Lodge Cottage, the drive which runs parallel with the River Dee continues past overhanging trees creating an…

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Property market is alive and kicking in the capital

Nine out of ten homes are selling above valuation in Edinburgh. Sellers in and around the capital continue to find conditions in the local housing market favourable. According to Warners Solicitors and Estate Agents, almost 90% of Edinburgh homes sold since December have achieved a price in excess of their Home Report valuation – around…

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Housebuilding firm celebrate the joy of six

Multi-award-winning housebuilder Mactaggart & Mickel Homes are enjoying an unpredecented run of success. The firm have earned a prestigious Five Star rating from the Home Builders Federation – for a sixth consecutive year. The accolade further strengthens the family-run company’s reputation for quality housebuilding and unmatched customer service. Joanne Casey, director at Mactaggart & Mickel…

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Prony Farmhouse offers quiet living by a river

Prony Farmhouse is a charming extended and modernised home in an idyllic location beside the River Gairn. Set in a beautiful position within the Cairngorm National Park in Glen Gairn, Strutt and Parker offer for sale a pretty renovated and extended farmhouse. Prony Farmhouse is a superb country residence offering spacious and modern accommodation. Since…

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A peaceful property near a loch with its own boathouse

Duntaynish House near Lochgilphead is the perfect secluded family/holiday home in an exquisite location. Overlooking its own private lochan in Tayvallich, Knight Frank present this beautiful property. The house was designed by the architect George Pease for his father, 2nd Baron Gainford. It is a wonderfully light and airy property which can be run as either a single house…

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West Glen offers a home, cottage and boat house

A period home with detached cottage, large boat house, shore frontage, over 11 acres and stunning panoramic views over the Kyles of Bute is now on the property market. Bell Ingram present West Glen, at Glen Caladh, Tighnabruaich, in Argyll and Bute. West Glen dates from around 1860 and is of traditional construction. It was…

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Ruined Wardhouse is a dream home waiting to happen

A ruined grand palladian mansion is for sale in Aberdeenshire. Wardhouse, near Insch, has been left to the elements for 65 years, but the time is right for it to be revived and restored. Designed by John Adam in 1757, Wardhouse was the childhood haunt of Napoleonic Admiral Sir James Alexander Gordon, on whose life…

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