For fans of wonder walls

Stonework enclosed properties can captivate green fingered enthusiasts, says Kirsty Mcluckie

Ahome with a walled garden has great advantages for the green-fingered.

The stonework can provide privacy and structure, and a degree of shelter for plants. And a lowmaintenance modern home within an established walled garden also allows the owners to spend more of their time in the outdoor air.

Galbraith is bringing to market a beautiful family home near Drumnadrochit in the Highlands, with stunning landscaped gardens.

Walled Gardens is set within part of the grounds of Balmacaan House and is adjacent to a protected woodland. The property sits on a plot of one acre with ornamental gardens, including a pergola walk clad with clematis, an orchard, herbaceous borders, a pond, a laburnum walk, greenhouses, a summer house, an apiary and a kitchen garden.

The property also boasts a barbecue courtyard and several sitting areas.

Phiddy Robertson, who is handling the sale, says: “This is a lovely home with spacious and attractive interiors and the potential to further develop one of the outbuildings if desired.

“Above all, the gardens are the

major selling point of the property, with specimen trees and plants offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful and private location.”

The house has three bedrooms and three reception rooms, including a double-height sunroom at the rear with beautiful views and a master bathroom with a hot tub.

A former stable in the grounds has been renovated and now houses a studio with two rooms and an adjacent double garage.

A four-bedroomed house at 5 Annafreuch, Hatchbank Road, Kinross offers a perfect walled garden in miniature.

It is enclosed with mature shrubs, trees and countryside views.

The more modest property at Haroldswick, Unst, Shetland has a sheltered outside space for buyers on a budget.

The gardens are the major selling point, with specimen trees and plants offering a beautiful and private location