Modern advances for rural retreats
We scour Scotland to take in two new-builds and a canny conversion that offer buyers a contemporary take on country living
Blackhouse, Yarrow Valley, Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Offers over £975,000
What is it? Once a humble rustic shepherd’s cottage, Blackhouse has been radically rennovated to present a spectacular seven-bedroom family home with a striking glass atrium boasting spendid views across the Yarrow Valley countryside.
Where is it? Nestled in a secluded part of the Tweedsmuir Hills, four miles away from the nearest public road. Innerleithen, popular with mountain bikers, is 12 miles off, while Edinburgh can be reached within an hour via the nearby Borders Railway.
Interior The main accommodation comprises a large open-plan kitchendining room, lounge, formal dining room, and ground-floor bedroom, with four more on the first floor. A twobedroom annexe with sitting room and dining area in the glazed atrium is ideal for hosting guests or lets.
Exterior Blackhouse’s woodland grounds and gardens extend to a total of 20 acres and feature patios, a fire pit, as well as a barbecue area.
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Silverwood, Milnathort, Perth and Kinross Offers over £600,000
What is it? A contemporary fourbedroomed detached home, carefully designed to blend into its superb rural setting with lovely views towards the Lomond Hills and Loch Leven.
Where is it? Silverwood is just over a mile north from the village of Milnathort, which has a local shop, café and golf course. Edinburgh, Perth and Stirling are all easily accessible.
Interior Silverwood’s ground floor offers a large lounge with French doors to wrap-around decking, an open-plan kitchen/family room, an office, guest bedroom, and study. Upstairs is a spacious landing and the other three bedrooms.
Exterior Its south-facing gardens feature mature trees, a pond, and lawns. As well as the wrap-around decking there is an upstairs balcony.
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The Cartshed, Easter Borland Farm, Thornhill, Stirling
Offers over £495,000
What is it? Set in an idyllic location, The Cartshed is an award-winning architect-designed home built in 2013 with open-plan living in mind.
Where is it? Close to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, the property lies just over a mile west of Thornhill village, where there is a school and pub. The city of Stirling is a 20-minute drive away.
Interior The home’s dual-aspect lounge features a wood-burning stove while its bright open-plan kitchendiner/family room boasts a rustically exposed stone wall. The upstairs landing offers full-height windows and leads to three bedrooms.
Exterior Panoramic views can be enjoyed from The Cartshed’s gardens, and a substantial decking area presents a great place to relax.
Contact Halliday Homes