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Press and Journal
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Press and Journal
Six-bedroom Aviemore cottage with stunning views of the Cairngorms hits the market
A modern six-bedroom home in the 'ski capital' of Scotland has been listed for sale. The property known as Summer Cottage is outside Aviemore and is the perfect retreat for avid winter sports enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Cairngorms. Its modern exterior blends white walls with dark grey Scandi-style cladding, while inside has many home comforts. Summer Cottage is listed with Strutt & Parker for £700,000. Entering via the covered porch, on the ground floor to the left is a study, while to the right is the living room. The room features inset wall arches which flank and an exposed brick fireplace with wood-burning stove. There are also French doors out to a raised decking area, which is partially sheltered due to the cottage's roof overhang. Also off the hallway is a guest toilet and a ground floor double bedroom with en suite bathroom. At the rear is the kitchen/dining room, with space for a dining table as well as bar seating, and an impressive range. The kitchen also features wood cabinets and sturdy worktops. There is also a small utility room off the kitchen. To the rear is a bright conservatory, with a south-facing aspect. Upstairs are four good-sized bedrooms — one with an en suite bathroom and two with an en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom with a shower. Also on the first floor, to the rear of the house is the master bedroom, which has an en suite shower room. Summer Cottage also has a large garage at the side connected, to the main house by a covered walkway. The front garden is lined by white picket fencing, with the entrance opening onto the driveway with space for cars. The cottage's rear garden is mostly lawn, lined with mature trees. Summer Cottage benefits from a great location near Aviemore, with easy access to activities, shops and the station.
Scotsman
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scotsman
Inside ‘picture perfect' Scottish home with stunning country views, a garden office and boat shed
If you're dreaming of living your best life in the country , then this home may be for you. Gauls Of Murthly House is a three bedroom, three bathroom home located near Dunkeld in Perthshire. Current owners have added a stylish extension to form a kitchen dining area, as well as adding a garden room/home office to the outdoor space which also has a workshop that's currently being used as a boat shed . Inside the home is tastefully decorated with a Scandi-style pared back look. Here we take a look around this stunning home, which is o n the market for offers over £445,000 with Savills. 1 . Gauls Of Murthly House The Georgian-style country house is 'picture perfect' | Savills Photo Sales 2 . Gauls Of Murthly House The home has a handy work shop that's being used as a boat shed. | Savills Photo Sales 3 . Gauls Of Murthly House The living room is a cosy space with a wood burning stove. | Savills Photo Sales 4 . Gauls Of Murthly House The large light-filled kitchen has an island and opens out to a dining area. | Savills Photo Sales Related topics: SavillsSpaceScotlandProperty
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Millions of Brits are terrified of making a DIY blunder this Bank Holiday – with average disaster costing £106 to fix
Scroll to see the list of the top 10 most botched DIY jobs FIX IT Millions of Brits are terrified of making a DIY blunder this Bank Holiday – with average disaster costing £106 to fix Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NEARLY five million Brits fear their DIY efforts will go pear-shaped this Bank Holiday - with £512 million potentially needed to put things right after an amateur cock up. A poll of 3,000 adults found 22 per cent plan to roll up their sleeves for some home improvements over the long weekend, but a worrying 41 per cent admit they've got zero confidence in their skills. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 With London taking the crown as England's DIY disaster capital, Ding has visited the capital to launch its Toolbox Amnesty, urging Brits to down tools over the bank holiday weekend Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep And when things go wrong, it costs an average of £106 a pop to fix a DIY disaster, according to the research. The top flops include fixing leaky taps (15 per cent), toilet flushes (13 per cent), and decorating mishaps (12 per cent). While others have botched bleeding a radiator (10 per cent) or mucked up repressurising a boiler (six per cent). It also found London takes the crown as England's DIY disaster capital, with the average person in the city fluffing four attempts in the past year, splashing out £162 to sort the damage. The research was commissioned by Ding, which visited major DIY stores in London to launch its Toolbox Amnesty, urging Brits to down tools over the bank holiday weekend, and leave it to a trusted network of experts. Chris Houghton from the home repairs service, which is offering three months free for those sharing a picture of their DIY mishap on Instagram, said: 'We all love the idea of saving money by doing it ourselves – but as our research shows, DIY can quickly turn into a very expensive mistake. 'With so much being spent fixing botched jobs, it's clear that our efforts don't always lead to good results. 'That's why this bank holiday we're urging the nation to down tools and leave it to our expert engineers, giving them a well-earned break to relax." The biggest reason behind DIY disasters is a lack of know-how, cited by 31 per cent who have had a DIY faux pas. As a result, 22 per cent had to call in a pro to fix their mess according to the data. Others caused cosmetic damage (18 per cent), sprung a leak (13 per cent) – and five per cent even caused an electrical outage. We spent £70K transforming our 90s horror home into our Scandi-style dream pad but there's a bathroom mistake we deeply regret - don't do the same When it comes to Bank Holiday plans, painting the home (31 per cent) and sprucing up fences (17 per cent) are top of the DIY to-do list. While many are gearing up to pressure wash patios (13 per cent), put up shelves (13 per cent), or tackle a blocked gutter (13 per cent). Chris Houghton from Ding added: 'Our Toolbox Amnesty is designed to take the pressure off, and if you send us a picture of a previous DIY mishap, you could win three months free cover.'
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Millions of Brits are terrified of making a DIY blunder this Bank Holiday – with average disaster costing £106 to fix
NEARLY five million Brits fear their DIY efforts will go pear-shaped this Bank Holiday - with £512 million potentially needed to put things right after an amateur cock up. A poll of 3,000 adults found 22 per cent plan to roll up their sleeves for some home improvements over the long weekend, but a worrying 41 per cent admit they've got zero confidence in their skills. 1 With London taking the crown as England's DIY disaster capital, Ding has visited the capital to launch its Toolbox Amnesty, urging Brits to down tools over the bank holiday weekend Credit: James Linsell-Clark/PinPep And when things go wrong, it costs an average of £106 a pop to fix a The top flops include fixing leaky taps (15 per cent), toilet flushes (13 per cent), and decorating mishaps (12 per cent). While others have botched bleeding a radiator (10 per cent) or mucked up repressurising a boiler (six per cent). It also found London takes the crown as England's DIY disaster capital, with the average person in the city fluffing four attempts in the past year, splashing out £162 to sort the damage. The research was commissioned by Ding, which visited major DIY stores in London to launch its Toolbox Amnesty, urging Brits to down tools over the bank holiday weekend, and leave it to a trusted network of experts. Read more DIY News Chris Houghton from the home repairs service, which is offering three months free for those sharing a picture of their DIY mishap on 'With so much being spent fixing 'That's why this bank holiday we're urging the nation to down tools and leave it to our expert engineers, giving them a well-earned break to relax." The biggest reason behind DIY disasters is a lack of know-how, cited by 31 per cent who have had a DIY faux pas. Most read in The Sun As a result, 22 per cent had to call in a pro to fix their mess according to the Others caused cosmetic damage (18 per cent), sprung a leak (13 per cent) – and five per cent even caused an electrical outage. We spent £70K transforming our 90s horror home into our Scandi-style dream pad but there's a bathroom mistake we deeply regret - don't do the same When it comes to Bank Holiday plans, painting the home (31 per cent) and sprucing up fences (17 per cent) are top of the DIY to-do list. While many are gearing up to pressure wash patios (13 per cent), put up shelves (13 per cent), or tackle a blocked gutter (13 per cent). Chris Houghton from Ding added: 'Our Toolbox Amnesty is designed to take the pressure off, and if you send us a picture of a previous DIY mishap, you could win three months free cover.' TOP 10 MOST BOTCHED DIY JOBS 1. Fixing a leaky tap 2. Fixing the toilet flush 3. Decorating (painting, wallpapering) 4. Unclogging a toilet 5. Fixing broken furniture 6. Building flatpack furniture 7. Putting up shelves 8. Unclogging a blocked sink 9. Hanging curtains or blinds 10. Bleeding the radiator
The Herald Scotland
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Make room for a lux lifestyle in vibrant Leith with PLATFORM_ rentals
John Thomson, General Manager of the purpose-built and recently completed PLATFORM_ development in the Leith area of Edinburgh, believes this landmark site, which is unrivalled in the BTR sector in Scotland, is a true game-changer. This brand-new residential building provides 464 new homes in a mix of studio, one, two and three-bedroomed apartments across three residential blocks, including 116 Intermediate Market Rent apartments. The setting on the Water of Leith (formerly a John Lewis depot) is a triumph and gives residents a choice of great outdoor spaces and homes within a short walking distance of this cool neighbourhood's many historic and cultural attractions, including The Shore, shops, nurseries, schools, parks, fine dining restaurants (some Michelin rated), bars, and easy transport links. What also sets this long-term orientated development apart from the rest is the concept behind it: PLATFORM_'s model is centred on simplifying and enriching people's lives by supplying high-quality homes that focus on residents' wellbeing and can change as life moves on. A refreshingly new take on renting, it offers security and longevity for as long as you want (ensuring continuity for children's education), but also freedom, as residents benefit from smart technology with keyless access, superfast fibre broadband, and on-site customer service and maintenance teams. (Image: Edmund Dabney) More remarkable is the range of amenities included in the rent at no extra cost- a fully equipped gym and spin studio, tranquil yoga room, children's soft play area, bookable screening room, a sun lounge, a private dining room, co-working spaces, secure automated 24-hour parcel room (never miss a parcel again), vast outdoor communal area for socialising (enhanced by proximity to The Biscuit Factory), three communal roof terraces with views to the castle and Arthur's Seat, three guest suites perfect for when your friends or family visit, and EV charging stations. With all these timesaving and lifestyle-enhancing amenities on-site, welcome to renting reimagined. The apartments are equally impressive. Focused on sustainability and characterised by cool, pared-back Scandi-style, all-electric apartments (some with balconies) feature open plan living with full-height windows, wood floors, neutral décor, high-spec bathrooms and kitchens, the latter with appliances and granite work surfaces, and a vast choice of sizes and floorplans, available furnished or unfurnished and are also pet friendly. THE PRICE IS RIGHT OFFERING studios from £1,570 pcm, to three-beds from £2,345 pcm — these prices include far more than just a beautifully designed home. With exclusive access to high-quality amenities like co-working spaces, gym/yoga/spinning studios, private dining areas, and more all wrapped into the rent, residents enjoy a lifestyle that would cost more if paid for separately. 'Seeing is the key,' says Thomson. 'These homes are so far removed from the average person's perception of rented accommodation that a visit is the only way to fully appreciate the living experience they offer.' Build-to-rent is still in its infancy and only accounts for around two per cent of the UK's total private rental accommodation, leaving enormous room for growth as it aspires to be part of the solution to the UK's ongoing housing crisis. Initially synonymous with city apartments aimed at students and young business professionals, the BTR model is constantly evolving and innovating to encompass a broad range of housing solutions, including mid-market schemes and homes aimed at families and older renters. The sector is predicted to double in size within the next five years and expand into new areas to deliver high-quality homes where demand is most acute. (Image: Edmund Dabney) 'Our demographic in Leith spans a broad spectrum, from business professionals to families with children and retirees who choose to live in a lively, all-ages community as opposed to an age-specific one,' says Thomson. 'Leith is such a vibrant neighbourhood with so many excellent amenities, schools, and other attractions – it's an ideal lifestyle location for all ages and PLATFORM_'s homes offer a unique housing option in a city where the provision of quality rentals is limited. 'PLATFORM_ in Edinburgh's focus is the resident experience, and our on-site teams continually monitor feedback and comments and encourage residents to integrate, socialise, and utilise the outdoor space we have here for events and activities. The gym is a huge attraction,' he adds, 'but we also have 'fitness on demand', classes, and a tie-in with a personal trainer – all at no cost to residents.' Looking to the future, Thomson is keen to install beehives on the roof. 'This could be a great opportunity to involve schools and the local community,' he says. Given everything else that PLATFORM_ has here, home-grown honey could be the ultimate sweetener. Interested to find out more? Call 0131 322 6495 or visit to book your viewing
