A ten-bedroom mansion in Galashiels has gone on the market for an astounding £890,000, with the amazing home first built back in 1862.
The Binniemyre Guest House was first built in the 19th century for the Morrison Family, who were one of many wealthy mill owners in the area.
Gothic revival was a popular style of architecture during the time period that this property was first built, and Binniemyre Guest House encompasses all that is great about this type of design and quality craftsmanship.
Originally named Eildon View due to its once uninterrupted view of Elidon Hills, this home has been marketed by McEwan Fraser and is around one hour from the city centre.
Three of the bedrooms within are en-suite, complete with their own WC, wash basin and shower. They also each contain seating areas, 22” TV/DVDs and wonderful views of the gardens from the large windows.
There is also a large private lounge, complemented by two large double bedrooms and private family bathroom with ample storage throughout this area and access to a stone original spiral staircase going down to a private dressing room within the basement itself.
Marketers McEwan Fraser have stated that this fantastic home "allows one to reflect back on what happens when design and quality come together to create such a magnificent period property."
In addition, Binniemyre’s gardens have been prize-winning for the past eight years in the Galashiels in Bloom competition.
The gardens are set with a sweeping lawn and mature planting including wonderful rhododendrons which add a splash of colour in early summer.
The two 100 foot Canadian Firs stand tall and proud over the house and gardens and, for extra atmosphere, are floodlit in green when dusk falls.
In the summer months, the gardens and house become a riot of colour with in excess of 80 hanging baskets, window boxes and other floral displays.
You can check out this blast from the past on the ESPC website, here.
