HOUSE HUNTER
I do like to be beside the seaside 2 Glencreggan House & Land, Glenbarr, Tarbert in Argyll
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What Originally built in 1743, the house burnt down in 1906 and was rebuilt by James Miller (whose other notable buildings include Turnberry and Gleneagles). The B-listed house is filled with period detail and offers sea views to Gigha, Islay, Jura and Northern Ireland. Why This is a really good price for a substantial (and handsome) seven-bedroom house in almost 57 acres of land. It’s a real find. Why not This house could be a project for someone, so you’d have to factor in that investment. Offers over £495,000 for Lot 1, Glencreggan House & Land. There is also lot 2 (a further parcel of land) and lot 3 (a three-bedroom gate lodge). Offers over £725,000 for all three lots. Contact Strutt & Parker on 0131 226 2500 or visit www.struttandparker.com
3 Kinpurnie, 3 Marine Parade, North Berwick What If you know North Berwick, chances are you’ll have spotted this pink house while walking along the beach. A three-bedroom lower villa, it has views across the bay to the Bass Rock and Craigleith island. Why Location, location, location – along with great proportions and fine period features. Why not Kinpurnie does now require upgrading, but that’s a positive for many buyers who want to start with a blank canvas.
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Offers over £515,000; contact Rettie & Co on 0131 220 4160 or visit www.rettie.co.uk
4 Balmungo House, St Andrews What Set in woodland on a hillside above St Andrews, with eight acres of grounds, Balmungo House dates from the 18th century. It was remodelled in the 19th century and extensively refurbished over the past decade to create a residential retreat and arts venue. Why Properties of this scale and calibre are a rare find so close to St Andrews, and this house has a wonderfully private location. It offers great potential and would clearly make a knockout home. Why not Planning permission will be required to change the property back to its former use as a dwelling house. Offers over £1,350,000; contact Savills on 0131 247 3700 or visit
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“Some buyers are adamant that they will only consider a house with a sea view; others will be content with being within walking distance of the beach or the coastline. A lot depends on the location: if you go up to the Moray coast, to places like Pennan, a lot of the old fishing cottages were tucked up lanes and didn’t face the sea, but people still buy these because they’re attractive. That said, the real premium prices are paid for homes with a direct sea view – you’ll probably pay 20% to 25% more than you would for a similar property without the view. Buyers should also be aware that they’ll need to spend more money maintaining the fabric of the building, due to salt, wind and sand. I always say to people, if you get the view in Scotland, you also get the wind – but I’d still rather have the view.” Andrew Smith, Rettie & Co 284
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