Property
Two thirds of Scots homeowners don’t know its value
A new survey has revealed that nearly two thirds of Scots are unaware of their home’s current value despite it being their most valuable asset. According to a new survey commissioned by Zoopla, more than half (57%) don’t know the square footage of their home, even though indoor space has assumed a new level of…
Read MoreKillochan Castle is a fortified home full of history
One of the finest fortified houses in the south of Scotland is currently for sale. Presented by Savills, Killochan Castle is a substantial, category A listed historic tower house located in South Ayrshire on the north side of the fertile valley of the Girvan Water and is one of the finest fortified houses in South…
Read MoreOffers over £2.4million for Scottish estate
A beautiful estate in the south of Scotland is now available for sale. Presented by Savills, Mosspeeble is a most attractive and peacefully situated amenity and woodland estate extending to about 1,130 acres in total. At its core lies Mosspeeble House, a fully modernised period farmhouse with well appointed accommodation, a traditional courtyard steading and…
Read MoreA stunning C-listed building church conversion
A pretty “C” listed church conversion, with a stunning contemporary interior enjoying a magnificent setting on the Black Isle, is for sale. The original church dates back to circa 1888, and served the congregation well for over a hundred years. By the late 20th century, demographic and lifestyle changes left its somewhat remote rural location…
Read MoreA carefully restored manse from the 19th century
An exceptional listed detached period house from the early 19th century is on the property market. Presented by Savills, Avaig was formerly a manse, and is situated on the outskirts of Crimond, just over eight miles from the seaside fishing town of Fraserburgh. It has been superbly restored and decorated in a sensitive style that…
Read MoreA country house for sale in the Highlands
A 12 bedroom Scottish country house hotel has been brought to the property market. Presented by Knight Frank, Ord House is an elegant B-listed building set within mature private grounds and yet only 15 miles from Inverness. Accessed via a tree lined driveway, the house includes four principal reception rooms and 12 bedroom suites and…
Read MoreOffers over £975,000 for a six-bedroom property
A period family home of character with superior cottage and generous gardens and grounds of about 4.3 acres has been brought to the market. Dinning House, in Gargunnock, Stirlingshire, is a B listed former manse of distinction. Alongside the house there is a restored three bedroom garden cottage and, of particular note, are the gardens…
Read MoreMains of Taymouth puts luxury timber lodges on sale
MAINS of Taymouth, the five-star country estate and golf course at Kenmore in Perthshire, has begun marketing phase two of Balloch Park, its residential, holiday and buy-to-let development. Twenty luxury timber lodges have gone on sale, with prices starting at £179,900. The lodges are flanked by Drummond Hill on one side and the River Tay…
Read MoreA family home at Rumbling Bridge
A WELL-BUILT, five-bedroom detached family home at Rumbling Bridge near Kinross has come onto the market. The house has spacious and versatile accommodation, extending to 1,915 square feet (178 sq m). The property enjoys a lovely private position with open south facing views. The design includes an outer porch, vestibule, reception hall, impressive lounge with…
Read MoreCity dwellers eye farms in search of ‘The Good Life’
URBANITES have spent lockdown dreaming of a move to the countryside, according to figures from an estate agent. Savills said that the number of searches on its website for rural properties have jumped by 50% since March. The firm also carried out a survey, which found a village or country location is now more attractive…
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