Property
Popularity grows for Scottish estates in private sales
A growing number of Scottish estates are being sold privately. In a market of reducing supply, where only 16 estates, totalling some 70,000 acres sold for a combined £68 million in 2017 compared to 23 totalling 100,000 acres selling for over £80 million in 2016 – but there was an 8% increase in the number…
Read MoreProperty with potential and a private bay
A superb 105 acre estate with spacious accommodation, superb efficiency and a private bay and shore front to Loch Nevis are now available. Presented by Savills, Sandaig House as it is seen today is the culmination and collaboration of the former Sandaig House and Sandaig Lodge being merged into one substantial unit, although the current…
Read MoreStunning Castleton House offers peace, privacy and a pool
A beautiful Scottish country house with its own swimming pool is available for over £1.2million. Presented to the market by Savills, Castleton House is a stunning country house surrounded by wonderful gardens in a secluded private location on the Argyll coastline. The house is thought to date from the early 18th century when it was…
Read MoreNo need to go batty when experts can sort it
Most people are resigned to the fact that building works can be delayed by setbacks in the construction process or bad weather. However, very few people expect their property renovation to be delayed due to bats, which is a growing problem, reports property consultancy, Galbraith. Scotland is home to nine species of bats and all…
Read MoreA beautiful home by the bonnie, bonnie banks
A striking seven-bedroom property on the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond is now on the market. Presented by Savills, Gartochraggan dates back to around 1800, the property has been formed though extensions and refurbishments following the acquisition of neighbouring properties to create the superb family home that stands today. Constructed of white harled stone under…
Read MoreProperty firm expands with new staff
Scottish property consultancy Galbraith has recruited six new chartered and trainee surveyors and a qualified town planner has strengthened its business with promotions to senior associate and associate level. Due to continuous growth, Galbraith now has a team of over 270 people working across a broad spectrum of property and land management services. Iain Russell,…
Read MoreSeaside cottage offers pure island bliss
A stunning seaside cottage boasting majestic views over the Atlantic offers potential buyers their own small piece of Scottish paradise. An Lionadh, on the Isle of Easdale on the West Coast, is a detached cottage situated on the western shore of the island, and boasts breathtaking views across the sea of neighbouring Jura and Islay.…
Read MoreRoxburghe Hotel and golf resort sell for over £3.25million
A Scottish golf hotel and course have been sold to a German investment firm in a deal worth more than £3.25million. Acting on behalf of Roxburghe Estates, international real estate advisor Savills has agreed the sale of The Roxburghe hotel and golf course, near Kelso in the Scottish Borders, to 12.18 Investment Management GmbH. The…
Read MoreThe Coach House is a conversion that has to be seen
A fabulous conversion of a 19th century coach house providing flexible family accommodation is now for sale in Midlothian. Presented by Knight Frank, the Coach House forms part of a traditional steading dating from 1840, converted a number of years ago to residential use, having previously been the coach house and dairy for Mavisbank House. It…
Read MoreA beautiful five bedroom home on the west coast
An attractive detached house, beautifully extended in a prime position, is for sale near coastal Troon. Presented to the market by Galbraith https://www.galbraithgroup.com, 14 Gailes Road is an attractive detached house in a sought-after location in Barassie, Troon. Deceptively spacious, the five bedroom house sits in a quiet position on an attractive road within walking…
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