July 10th 2024.
Nestled in the picturesque Scottish Borders lies a grand estate spanning over 8,000 acres. This magnificent property boasts a moorland perfect for grouse shooting, charming bothies, and 12 stunning residential properties. And now, it is up for sale at the price of £18.5 million.
At the heart of Bowland Estate, located in Galashiels, stands a magnificent castellated Tudor-Gothic mansion. This architectural masterpiece was built between 1813 and 1815 by the renowned Scottish architect, James Gillespie Graham. The three-story Bowland House proudly features 16 luxurious bedrooms, ten elegant bathrooms, and four spacious reception rooms. Its impressive architectural details include a Porte-cochere, adding an air of sophistication to the property. Additionally, the house boasts a large cellar, complete with wine cellars and a gun room.
The property also boasts a south-facing terrace and a beautiful walled garden, adorned with a colorful array of flowers, fruit trees, and vegetable beds. The gardens are meticulously maintained by the head gardener, who supplies unique vegetables to top restaurants in Edinburgh and Melrose. Surrounding the house are breathtaking views of lush pastureland, woodlands, and the Caddonhead Moor.
The estate also includes a range of properties, such as eight charming cottages, a farmhouse, and several traditional outbuildings. These properties are divided into three lots by the selling agents, Knight Frank. The second lot, Windydoors Farm, serves as a link between Bowland House and the moorland. This large pasture farm provides grazing for the sheep and beef enterprise. It also includes three residential properties, including a cozy three-bedroom chalet bungalow and a pair of semi-detached two-bedroom cottages. Across from the cottages, you'll find a small range of livestock buildings. Windydoors is mainly a lowland grass farm, featuring 608 acres of pastureland, 29 acres of arable land, and 38 acres of woodland.
The third lot, Caddonhead Moorland, stretches over 4,235 acres and is known for its exceptional grouse shooting. The moorland boasts 16 lines of grouse butts, providing various driving options for shooting in different wind conditions. In addition to the moorland, there are approximately 89 acres of pastureland in the lower areas of the moor and 48 acres of woodland. The Caddonhead gamekeeper's cottage, a charming two-bedroom bungalow, is ideally located in the middle of the moor and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. At the eastern edge of the moor, you'll find the Millennium Hut, a purpose-built stone shoot bothy. It features a kitchenette, a WC, and a spacious lunchroom with a stone fireplace. The lunchroom also opens up to a covered terrace. Additionally, there is a more modest traditional lunch bothy at the head of the Caddon Water in Scroof.
The estate is available for purchase as a whole or in individual lots. Don't miss the opportunity to own this magnificent property. Subscribe to Scottish Field to read more about this and other exciting home and garden news.
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