Posts Tagged ‘gardens’
Hopetoun 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…
Read MoreCottage charm and original 19th century features in Langbank Farmhouse
Nestled amidst fantastic Berwickshire countryside, Langbank Farmhouse is a charming detached property dating from 1830. Presented by Hastings Legal, whilst the property offers plenty of space with nicely proportioned accommodation it certainly doesn’t disappoint on cottage charm with a wealth of original features throughout including sash and case windows with working shutters, original fireplaces and stripped latch…
Read MoreImpressive former police station in a quiet conservation village
A former village police house in the Borders is for sale. Beech House, formerly the village Police House, is an attractive detached four bedroom family home, enjoying a prime woodland edge location within the pretty conservation village of Swinton, presented to the market by Hastings Legal. Dating from 1890 and listed as of historic interest…
Read MoreRetirement in the Scottish countryside is a tempting option
With retirement potentially lasting 30 years or more, it’s important to make sure the place you decide to live is the right choice for you. If you crave a village situation and rural retreat then a retirement spent in the Scottish countryside, with a magnificent walled garden and a 50-acre estate to enjoy, Auchlochan Garden…
Read MoreChoose your own pace of life in retirement
If you’re over 55 or looking to retire soon, Inchmarlo Retirement Village is a place where you can live life at your own pace, be it slow or fast and all speeds in between. Located on the old Inchmarlo Estate, the village is set in 100 acres of rambling woodland and beautifully tended gardens, right…
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