Posts Tagged ‘gardens’
This 1730 manse could be the answer to your prayers
Foddery Lodge is a country manse built in 1730 and standing in its own grounds with three adjoining cottages. Located midway between Dingwall and the Victorian spa village of Strathpeffer in the heart of Mackenzie Country, this six-bedroom home is brought to the market by Strutt & Parker. Fodderty Lodge is a C listed building…
Read MoreComfortable family living with an Edwardian home
A substantial three-bedroom Edwardian house is for sale in Moffat. The principal part of a substantial home, Annandale is presented to the market by Knight Frank and has recently been divided to form two independent properties, the principal part of which is being offered for sale. It has been sympathetically upgraded to provide a comfortable family…
Read MoreFlower power will show that spring is finally on its way
The Stirlingshire Snowdrop Festival festival returns this winter in a collective display of the Spring-bringing flowers. The three sites for this year’s festival will be raising money for various charities, as well as Scotland’s Gardens (SG) beneficiaries, writes Stacey Wylie. Gargunnock House will be open 11am–3.30pm every day, for the entirety of the Snowdrop Festival,…
Read MoreFind your own fairytale castle at Wedderlie House
Knight Frank has brought to the market Wedderlie House, an attractive small nine bedroom country estate. The selling agent is inviting offers over £1,195,000 for Westruther, in Gordon, the Scottish Borders. Although ruined by the later part of the 19th century, Wedderlie House has been restored to create a truly remarkable family house which, over…
Read MoreHopetoun House and Estate rewards long-serving staff and guides
Staff at a stately home near Edinburgh have been honoured for their dedication. Hopetoun House, on the outskirts of the capital, is renowned for keeping members of staff for exceptionally long periods of time, many of whom stay on as volunteers upon retiremente. Recently, loyal members of staff were awarded for their time spent working…
Read MoreBeautiful Georgian country house can be yours – for over £1.1million
A picturesque Georgian country house set in 14 acres with excellent equestrian facilities and extensive outbuildings can be yours. Savills presents to the market Tillyochie House in Kinross, which is for sale at offers over £1,100,000. Tillyochie House is a classical Georgian country house which sits in a beautiful private setting within its own mature grounds.…
Read MoreAge is no barrier as Scots OAP writes his first book – in his 90s
They say that everyone has a book in them – and for one Scot, it’s just taken that little bit longer to put pen to paper. A 96-year-old Glaswegian has just published his first novel – which centres on a fight between South American drug barons. William Glen, a tenant at Bield’s Carntyne Gardens retirement…
Read MoreModern build in a traditional style is certain to impress
An impressive detached home located in a private position with formal gardens and mixed woodland is now available. Presented to the market by Strutt and Parker, Dunbeg House is a fantastic detached home built in a traditional style and set in beautiful surroundings on the edge of Inverness. Built in 2001, its proportions, design and location will…
Read MoreWalled Garden is blooming after winning award
A housing development in Fife is celebrating after scooping a prestigious award that recognises its role in bringing affordable luxury living for older people. The Walled Gardens, in St Andrews was awarded the ‘Best Shared Ownership Development’ award at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2017 at a ceremony in London. Nominees were judged on…
Read MoreStunning home for sale in a prestigious address
Allen and Harris offer for sale this prestigious home in Helensburgh. This is an absolute stunning and unique conversion of an old detached house with beautiful private gardens. The property on Millig Street is located in a prime position within the desirable lower west side of Helensburgh. This stunning four bedroom property is situated 10…
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