KEYS TO KNOW

Where is it: Old Harestanes, Blyth Bridge, West Linton, the Scottish Borders.

What is it: Five or six-bedroomed detached country house with a sitting room, dining room, study, conservatory, kitchen and utility room, plus a detached garage, set in its own mature grounds.

Good points: The west-facing conservatory is a good size and the half-acre gardens are fully enclosed and very safe.

Bad points: The layout, while charming and very flexible, could be considered somewhat higgledy-piggledy.

Price: £500,000.

Contact: Galbraith on 01896 754842.