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Where is it: Hillside Cottage, Romano Bridge, near West Linton, Scottish Borders. What is it: A four-bedroomed cottage with a very pretty split level garden, within commuting distance of Edinburgh. Good points: The grounds are protected by a beautiful stone wall, so they are very sheltered. Bad points: The two upstairs bedrooms are quite small, although the rest of the house is spacious. Price: Fixed price £224,995. Contact: Hunters Residential on 0131 447 4747.