Once a shepherd's delight

By Stephanie Burns
Posted: 2007/12/12

ORIGINALLY a shepherd\'s cottage, Mountbengerhope near Yarrow in Selkirkshire, was built in the mid-19th century.

Currently for sale through agents Knight Frank in Lauder at offers over £260,000, it is a house with loads of character with plans in place for an extension.

The present layout features two reception rooms, three bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen with an Aga plus a galleried study area.

INFORMATION:

 01578 722814; www. knightfrank. com

FIRST-TIME buyers keen to land a home in the heart of Aberdeen have good reason to celebrate the launch of Barratt North Scotland's latest project.

Called Regentside and in the quayside area of the city, it features 35 twobedroom apartments, each with a private parking space.

Prices start at £174,995.

But it is not only price which is winning this development such strong interest. "The quayside area of Aberdeen is set to become one of the most popular residential locations within the city, " said David Scott, managing director.

"There has been significant investment in the area, both in terms of commercial and residential properties, resulting in an overall rejuvenation of the harbour area, which itself is conveniently located, within close proximity of the city centre."

INFORMATION:

01358 741333 / www. barratthomes. co. uk