Kathannon Croft, Milltown of Edinvillie, Aberlour, Moray, AB38 9NB; Offers Over £550,000

Kathannon Croft is an impressive four bedroom house with wonderful views over Ben Rinnes. Tastefully decorated throughout, Kathannon Croft provides spacious and flexible accommodation over two storeys. Large triple glazed windows flood the interior with natural light whilst the open plan kitchen/dining/living area has French doors opening to the patio. The triple aspect sitting room with vaulted ceiling and log burner is a particularly appealing room. Outside, the grounds extend to about four and a half acres, and the house and outbuildings sit in an acre. There is a large patio off the kitchen and a sheltered deck, both making the most of the beautiful views. A detached double garage and workshop provide further storage. With three and a half acres fenced for grazing and a large timber shed with two stables, Kathannon Croft is an ideal equestrian property.

The Old Stables, Coltfield Mains, Alves, Elgin, Moray; Guide Price £425,000

The Old Stables is an impressive, detached four bedroom conversion sitting in extensive, landscaped grounds. The house has a bright and airy atmosphere with large NorDan windows and enjoys fine views across the ‘Laich o’Moray’. The sitting room has a wood burning stove and patio doors which open onto the private courtyard. Outside, there are two courtyard areas and the garden includes areas of lawn, well stocked beds and borders, log stores, a generous workshop and a swimming pond. Towards the rear of the property, a wooden cabin provides a self-sufficient one bedroom annexe, with a wood burner, which has the potential to earn an income subject to necessary licences.

Alavik Lodge & Cottage, Tokavaig, Teangue, Isle of Skye; Asking Price £380,000

Built in 1999, Alavik Lodge is a striking detached two bedroom bungalow with an adjacent one bedroom timber cottage. Surrounded by woodland, the lodge has been designed to take full advantage of the views over the neighbouring countryside to Loch Eishort and the Cuillin Mountain range. The open plan sitting room/ dining room has a wood burning stove and a glazed gable which frames the landscape, providing much natural light. The one bedroom cottage, built in 2005, provides additional accommodation and offers income generation potential. The Sleat peninsula, known as the Garden of Skye, has a mild climate and is easily accessible both from the Skye bridge and Mallaig to Armadale ferry.

Mansfield Farmhouse, Doune, Stirlingshire; Offers Over £395,000

Mansfield Farmhouse is a three bedroom country home, located just outside the historic village of Doune, approximately nine miles from Stirling city centre. The traditional farmhouse offers flexible accommodation in a rural location and has two spacious reception rooms. Outside, there are established garden grounds and a comprehensive range of outbuildings including a workshop. An ideal outdoor lifestyle property, Mansfield Farmhouse provides a wealth of opportunities to any purchaser.

Micawber Cottage, Oxnam Mains, Jedburgh, Scottish Borders; Offers in Region £285,000   

Micawber Cottage is a charming three bedroom cottage in the rural village of Oxnam. The cottage was once occupied by a keen wood worker and, as a result, there is a lovely timber finish around the front door and summer house. Extended in 2015, the cottage benefits from a spacious dining kitchen and upgraded accommodation throughout. French doors have been installed in the sitting room giving access to a quiet and sheltered paved terrace, ideal for al fresco dining. There are a number of useful outbuildings within the grounds including an insulated store room, summer house, wood store and coal store. Historic Jedburgh is the nearest town and the area is accessible for both Edinburgh and Newcastle.