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House-hunters on the lookout for a traditional, rural cottage in a picturesque country setting will find what they’re looking for with Easter Achnahanat. Located in a tranquil Sutherland village, just next to Culrain, Easter Achnahanat is a time-honoured croft house that has been carefully extended and renovated over the years in a way that has respected its authentic build. Original features, such as its beamed ceilings, have been well-maintained throughout its life, breathing charm and history into the property. Picture: Bell Ingram The stone built property sits in an elevated position just next to the Kyle of Sutherland, enjoying unparalleled views over the river and the rolling hills beyond. With a natural burn and bathing pool in its 2.6 acres of grounds, this property is just what outdoor lovers’ dreams are made of. Picture: Bell Ingram Easter Achnahanat lies on natural, rugged land, with the property itself providing a cosy retreat, with all the features needed … [Read more...] about Secluded cottage with original features, beautiful views and 2.6 acres of land hits the market in Sutherland

Gladstone Street, Scarborough, £160,000 A five/six bedroom period terraced town house with many stand out features situated in the Gladstone area of Scarborough with a wealth of amenities including local shops and facilities, primary school, public transport links and town centre. This instantly appealing home’s superb floor plan comprises five double bedrooms plus separate study/sixth bedroom, a bathroom with marble floor, separate WC, lounge with large bay window, kitchen with integrated fridge/freezer and dining room with French doors to the rear. This property is ideal for multi-generational living and has the added benefit of gas heating, oak floors, under-stair storage, a second bathroom, utility area, plus a courtyard style garden ideal for entertaining or relaxing. Contact Hunters on 01723 336760 for more details. … [Read more...] about Period town house with many stand out features

This very well presented Edwardian house is set in an extremely convenient location within about 150 yards of North Street in Chichester’s city centre. Chichester Humberts The house, in St Paul’s Road, retains some lovely period features and has also been extended to provide a modern kitchen/dining/family space at the back of the house, with bi-fold doors opening out to the west-facing rear garden. On entering the house, the hallway leads to a large, dual-aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace and sash-style windows. The modern kitchen is open to the stylish rear extension with a dining and family space, with bi-fold doors opening across almost the full width of the rear elevation. There is also a utility room and ground floor shower room. To the first floor, there are three good bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom with separate cloakroom. The loft space has also been converted to provide a fourth bedroom on the second floor. Outside, the rear garden takes best … [Read more...] about Edwardian house with lovely period features close to Chichester city centre

featured newsApril 20, 2018 at 11:50 amOrkney Rugby Club’s men and women sides face two pivotal fixtures this weekend, as the county looks ahead to a busy weekend of sport. The county’s First XV men’s side know a win would all but seal survival in BT National League Division 3 as they host Perthshire. Having seen an upturn in form in recent weeks, the side will be desperate for a bonus-point win. Orkney are two points ahead of their relegation rivals going into the match as they attempt to prolong their three-year stay in the national leagues. It is an early kick-off on Saturday, with the action set to start at 11am. Following the men’s game, it’s the turn of the women for another crucial fixture. A point would see the Orkney Dragons crowned champions of the BT Women’s North League as they host Shetland in their final match of the season. The Dragons are unbeaten at home this year and will be determined to end their second season in the league on a … [Read more...] about Huge weekend for rugby, while volleyball, running, football, darts and motocross all set to feature on jam-packed weekend of sport

0 Post a comment Tuesday, 13 March 2018 - Feature If you walk down the Silverburn River from Ballasalla to its exit into Castletown Harbour you will find the Golden Meadow Mill a few hundred yards from the sea. Industrial Archaeology of the Isle of Man by Bawden, Garrard, Qualtrough and Scatchard describe it as being ’one of the most important and probably the first used sources of water power in Man’. The mill complex, which is visible from almost all sides, rises out of the surrounding meadows like a beacon.There has been a mill on the site since at least 1511, when it appears on the Manorial Roll as ’two grain mills near the castle’. The tenant at that time was one William Hubart. It was one of the ’Lord’s Mills’ and one of the earliest town mills in the island.Under the English Lordship, each parish had a mill, or perhaps mills. Each farmer was assigned a mill where he had to take his grain to be ground into flour. The miller took … [Read more...] about Feature: The history of mills on the Silverburn river