A selection of cosy homes for sale in Scotland, each kitted out with things like tall windows and garden rooms that let you appreciate nature while escaping the cold this autumn
Summer has come to a close, and with the beginning of autumn comes cooler weather — and when the weather is gloomy, there’s no better feeling than cosying up at home and watching the rain pour down outside. Ideally, you’re doing so amidst beautiful design, too. If you’re looking to buy a warm, welcoming house with incredible views in Scotland, keep reading.
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Meiklerig Farmhouse
Where: Meiklerig Farmhouse, Stenton, East Lothian EH42 1TF
How much? Offers over £895,000
Bedrooms: Five
This five-bedroom Georgian farmhouse sits in a delightfully rural setting with open southerly views over surrounding glens. Meiklerig Farmhouse is close to the picturesque Conservation village of Stenton, which is known for its red bricked cottages, pristine church and quaint town hall. The new owners of this property will get one acre of surrounding land, which includes an all-weather tennis court and a walled garden. The interior is spacious and made for cosy nights by the fire. Impressive period detailing gives this place extra charm.
Regent Street Lane
Where: 6 Regent Street Lane, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 2AL
How much? Offers over £540,000
Bedrooms: Two
Blink and you may miss the entrance to this deceptively spacious mews house and garden, just a stone’s throw from Portobello beach. Designers made a distinct effort to brighten this property, using light and form to create interest. Silhouettes are crisp and clean with stone flooring. It follows a very contemporary design, but the choice to use wood in cabinets and flooring welcomes the warmth needed at this time of year. Softness and neutrality are also present through leafy borders around floor-to-ceiling windows. Lots of natural light, and lots of character.
Fun fact: this property was once home to the famous donkeys of Portobello beach, but was re-built in 2018 by its architect owners to the impeccable standard we see today. This really is a unique, flawlessly finished and truly desirable home.
Ukaipo
Where: Ukaipo, Main Road, Gateside KY14 7ST
How much? Offers over £695,000
Bedrooms: Four
This is countryside living.
Set amid open countryside on the edge of Gateside, Ukaipo has been designed around its incredible views. Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws light into the home, while a square dining-room window frames the hills like a changing work of art. With approximately 3,031 sq ft of accommodation, Ukaipo offers generous space for families and entertaining. The expansive open-plan living and dining area opens onto the garden through sliding glazed doors.
At its heart is a Pronorm kitchen, which pairs Dekton worktops with a sociable island and breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a Bora induction hob and Siemens ovens, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. A separate utility room keeps everyday practical tasks neatly tucked away.
The Bothy
Where: The Bothy, Elibank, Walkerburn EH43 6DA
How much? Offers over £695,000
Bedrooms: Four
Welcome To The Bothy.
Set at the foot of Elibank Castle in the Scottish Borders, The Bothy is an exclusive architect-designed house that offers a generous four-acre plot in an awe-inspiring location. In a secluded setting with direct access to the recreational opportunities Elibank & Traquair Forest has to offer, the home’s large rooms make the most of the surrounding scenery, enjoying dual-aspect and oversized windows to bring the outside in.
The interiors are of an exceptionally high standard too, with two reception rooms and four impressively large bedrooms, served by four en-suites, a family bathroom and a WC. It also benefits from a large breakfasting kitchen and a convenient utility room. Meanwhile, the enveloping plot ensures families have extensive private parking and a wealth of outdoor space.
The Light House
Where: The Light House, 10 Edinburgh Road, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1TS
How much? Offers over £685,000
Bedrooms: Four
The Light House is what it says on the tin: a bright and airy property blessed with daylong sunlight across its four bedrooms, two bathrooms and three reception rooms.
This charming and highly distinctive detached house has extensive well-kept gardens with a range of useful outbuildings. The Light House is in Belhaven, located on the edge of Dunbar, and close to the sandy beaches of Belhaven Bay. The accommodation is beautifully presented throughout, mixing period charm with more modern touches to create a layout suited to modern living.
Thorntonloch Holdings
Where: 2A Thorntonloch Holdings, Innerwick, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1QT
How much? Offers over £750,000
Bedrooms: Four
Peacefully positioned in a picturesque setting near Innerwick and Dunbar, 2A Thorntonloch Holdings is a charming detached steading conversion offering generous proportions, versatile living space and attractive outdoor areas.
Outside, all the hard work has been done already: thriving raised beds, fresh stony pathways, leafy trees, impeccable grassy areas and a pristine garden room. Inside, it’s the same situation: new wooden floors, matte black wood burning stoves, walls of windows and neutral paintwork that act as a perfect canvas for the new owner’s creativity. This place is the definition of a turnkey property and the blueprint for a cosy, happy lifestyle connected to nature.
The Square Green
Where: 10 The Square Green, 26 Kinnessburn Road, St. Andrews KY16 8TW
How much? Offers over £900,000
Bedrooms: Two
This gem of a penthouse apartment is in the Square Green development in St Andrews, a luxurious block of flats that looks onto the pristine St Andrews Bowling Club. This property is closer to a bustling town centre than the others on this list, but much like its counterparts, the beautiful space is really characterised by its showstopping views, which extend across St Andrews. The designers of this place paid great attention to detail, meaning it is finished to an impressive standard with integrated INDESIT appliances, hidden discreetly within the cabinetry of the kitchen, white louvred shutters in the hallway and both bedrooms, oak engineered flooring throughout and a completely renovated new patio with patio stone.
Tanglewood
Where: Tanglewood, High Street, Aberdour, Burntisland, KY3 0SY
How much? Offers over £795,000
Bedrooms: Five
Tanglewood, a beautifully set family home, enjoys panoramic coastal vistas of the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh’s skyline.
The striking detached house is in the historic village of Aberdour and characterised by its elevated views. Tanglewood promises all the space and functionality required for modern living, with five bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms), a four-piece bathroom and third shower room, and a utility room. Interconnected sun-filled reception areas, including a sitting room, a dining room with a bar, and an open-plan breakfasting kitchen/living room, all flow onto the landscaped gardens. A balcony to the front of the property is a lovely bonus.
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