Properties of the week: houses close to the Scottish and Welsh borders
Featuring a coastal home with sea views in Berwickshire and a 19th century stone cottage in Powys
1. Llawr-Y-Glyn, Caersws
Powys
This 19th century stone cottage is set in grounds of more than 6 acres. Main suite, 2 further beds, shower room, kitchen, 2 receps, gardens, outbuildings.
£675,000; Morris Marshall & Poole (01686-412567)
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2. Cyfronydd, Welshpool
Powys
Set in 5.5 acres of grounds close to the River Banwy, the property boasts a handsome Georgian facade. Main suite, 6 further beds (2 en suite), 3 baths, kitchen/breakfast room, 6 receps, self-contained 3-bed cottage, garden, parking.
£1.2m; Fine & Country (01938-531006)
3. Ebba Strand, Brierydean
Berwickshire
A coastal property with dramatic sea views round to Coldingham Bay. Main suite, 3 further suites (one of which is on the ground floor), study area, kitchen, 2 receps, garage, garden.
OIEO £825,000; Savills (0131-247 3738)
4. The West Kiln, Berwick-upon-Tweed
Northumberland
A converted kiln with views over the Tweed Estuary down to Holy Island and Bamburgh. Main suite, 2 further suites, open-plan kitchen/dining room, recep.
OIEO £600,000; Rettie (01289-305158)
5. The Steading, Gubhill
Dumfries & Galloway
Victorian farmhouse estate of 60 acres with three holiday let cottages. Main suite, 5 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 4 receps, outbuildings.
£1.975m; Finest Properties (01434-622234)
6. Kingsmeadows House, Peebles
Scottish Borders
A first-floor apartment in a Grade B-listed Georgian house. Set in 17 acres of grounds on the banks of the River Tweed, the property is a short walk from the Royal Burgh of Peebles. 3 beds, family bath, kitchen, recep, parking.
OIEO £345,000; Rettie (01896-824070)
7. Church Lane, Lucton, Herefordshire
A timber-framed 17th century house with a wealth of period features. Main suite, 3 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 3 receps, self-contained cottage, garden.
£799,000; Inigo (020-3687 3071)
8. Llechwedd Gwyn, Pandy
Denbighshire
Charming 17th century farmhouse in a rural setting. Main suite, 4 further beds, family bath, kitchen, 4 receps, gym, stables, garden, garage.
£825,000; Carter Jonas (020-3910 6190)
9. Foel Farm, Rhosesmor
Flintshire
This traditional 17th century farmhouse enjoys views across the Clwydian Range and the Cheshire Plains. 6 beds, 2 baths, kitchen, 5 receps, self-contained cottage, glamping pod.
£850,000; Fisher German (01244-409660)
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