Four more properties with space for living

Bedrooms: 5

Unique features: Architectdesigned detached villa is situated in stunning rural location in Bridge of Cally near Blairgowrie, Perthshire overlooking the River Ardle. Three sets of bi-folding doors open from large open-space living area into large, gated, garden. Two paved patio areas make it the perfect place for a summer barbecue.

Contact: Purple Bricks, purplebricks.co.uk, 0800 810 8008

Bedrooms: 2 Unique features: Third-floor apartment in the capital’s West End. Kitchen in the open living space has black granite worktops, integrated Siemens double oven, induction hob, fridge freezer and washer drier. It’s a small step to the dining area and from there, the living room.

Contact: Maria Ponte of Rettie. maria.ponte@rettie.co.uk, 0131 624 9085

Bedrooms: 4 Unique features: Windlestraw House is described as a ‘must-see’ property in rolling countryside near Stow, Galashiels, a few miles from Stow Station on the Borders Railway. Fabulous open-plan kitchen/ dining/family room with bi-fold doors to patio area. Contact: Purple Bricks, purplebricks. co.uk, 0800 810 8008

Bedrooms: 4

Unique features: Walls you don’t need have been done away with, creating breathtaking open-plan areas in this modern villa in Edinburgh’s Barnton Avenue West. Dramatic hall staircase and vast curved windows in the living space.

Contact: Edward Douglas-Home of Knight Frank, 0131 222 9600