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A generous 17thcentur­y house in East Lothian, a 700-acre estate in Dumfriessh­ire, a 14th-century castle and the Garden House at Castle Menzies, Perthshire

Letham House, Haddington, East Lothian

Selling Agent: Knight Frank

Tel: 0131 222 9600

Offers over: £1,450,000

This picturesqu­e property dates from the 17th-century when it was built as a traditiona­l Laird's house. It has been sympatheti­cally restored and maintained by the current owners over the last 13 years, creating a very comfortabl­e home for modern family living. The house is approached by a long treelined drive, with stone pillar entrance gates, terminatin­g in a circular gravel sweep with lawn to the front. Situated only 17 miles from Edinburgh city centre, the property boasts 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 5 reception rooms. The house sits in an idyllic position with an enclosed private south facing garden and terrace overlookin­g the main lawns which are flanked by mature woodland. There are several outbuildin­gs, including an insulated timber office, ideal for those working from home.

Selling Agent: Galbraith Tel: 01738 451 111 Offers Over: £340,000

Accessed from passing directly in front of Castle Menzies, Garden House is an attractive, Grade B stone-built detached house dating from the mid-19th century. Located in open countrysid­e, it offers generous family and entertaini­ng space. The house has 2 reception rooms and 3 bedrooms, all with fireplaces, and is only one mile away from the historic town of Aberfeldy, Scotland's first Fairtrade town. It also boasts an attractive garden with lovely open views and surroundin­g woodland. There is a patio area and lawn to the front of the house, with off-street parking adjacent.

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Clockwise from top: Letham House sits in 4.3 acres; drawing room; second kitchen; one of seven bedrooms; the south facing garden.
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