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Tuesday, March 6, 2018



Stunning six-bedroom mansion which comes with its own private court and snooker table goes on market for £2.55million


  • Dowery House, which dates back to the 17th century, is situated in impressive seven acre grounds
  • The turreted mansion has six bedrooms and is located in a secluded spot just 12 miles outside Edinburgh
  • Stunning pictures taken inside the family home show a unique blend of old and new
  • The property is said to be 'one of the most impressive homes to hit the Scottish market in recent years'

A stunning six bedroom Scottish manor house that has its own tennis court, an orchard and a private woodland, has gone on the market for £2.55million.
The turreted Dowery House, which dates back to the 17th century is said to be one of the most impressive homes to go on sale in Scotland in recent years.
Incredible images show the white exterior of the castle-like property, which is set in seven acre grounds tucked away in a secluded position above the small village of Ford, just 12 miles from Edinburgh.
Dowery House, located in a village just outside Edinburgh has gone on the market for £2.55million and has to be 'seen to be believed.'
Dowery House, located in a village just outside Edinburgh has gone on the market for £2.55million and has to be 'seen to be believed.'
The white exterior of the incredible turreted castle-like mansion show are set in huge seven acre grounds with a landscaped garden
The white exterior of the incredible turreted castle-like mansion show are set in huge seven acre grounds with a landscaped garden
It also has its own pavilion, a six car garage, a paddock and stable and a landscaped garden with an ornamental pond. 
Inside pictures show a unique blend of old and new, with some of the manor's rooms retaining the property's 17th century charm, including the panelled reception room. 
Other parts of the house have a much more contemporary feel, with an ultra modern kitchen and games room which has a full-sized snooker table.
The six bed property has enough facilities to keep the whole family entertained and boasts its own private tennis court
The six bed property has enough facilities to keep the whole family entertained and boasts its own private tennis court
The spacious games room also has a full sized snooker table making the property ideal for any sports fan
The spacious games room also has a full sized snooker table making the property ideal for any sports fan
One of two large reception rooms, with this one featuring a grand open fireplace, floor to ceiling windows and an impressive  chandelier 
One of two large reception rooms, with this one featuring a grand open fireplace, floor to ceiling windows and an impressive  chandelier 
The Grade B listed property - which is categorised as 'buildings of regional or more than local importance' - feels just like a family home inside despite its historical features.
The ground floor is home to a number of reception rooms including the drawing room, which opens out on to the patio at the rear of the property and allows access to a spacious Butler's pantry. 
Downstairs also contains both sitting and dining rooms, lavishly decorated and featuring stunning chandeliers. And beyond the sitting room is a bar, cosily nestled in the corner of the property by a spiral staircase leading to the first floor. 
The master bedroom can be found on the first floor along with three additional bedrooms, all generously kitted out with their own en-suite.
The home also retains some of its original 17th century charm, including this wood pannelled hallway on the ground floor
The home also retains some of its original 17th century charm, including this wood pannelled hallway on the ground floor
One of Dowery House's six spacious bedrooms. Four are also located on the first floor, all with en-suites and offering incredible views across the grounds
One of Dowery House's six spacious bedrooms. Four are also located on the first floor, all with en-suites and offering incredible views across the grounds
The vast dining room is accessed directly from the kitchen and has its own doors leading outside to the landscaped garden
The vast dining room is accessed directly from the kitchen and has its own doors leading outside to the landscaped garden
The modern kitchen features a range cooker, an island and Belfast sink, with doors leading to a pantry and outside onto the patio
The modern kitchen features a range cooker, an island and Belfast sink, with doors leading to a pantry and outside onto the patio
The comfortable sitting room expertly decorated with white wooden pannelling, and open fireplace and views onto the grounds
The comfortable sitting room expertly decorated with white wooden pannelling, and open fireplace and views onto the grounds
Beyond this, The Dowery House possesses a third-storey which houses the final two bedrooms in the property, including an unusual circular room. 
If you wanted to get outside the gardens, then the area is well served for recreational pursuits. 
Vogrie Country Park, with its golf course and beautiful walks, is just a mile away, whilst several other notable golf courses are only a short drive.
There are also plenty of opportunities to shoot and fish nearby, with the renowned River Tweed right on the door step.
Another view of the exterior of the £2.55million home that is tucked away in the small village of Ford, just 12 miles from Edinburgh.
Another view of the exterior of the £2.55million home that is tucked away in the small village of Ford, just 12 miles from Edinburgh.
The impressive landscaped lawn has an ornamental pond with floodlit concrete paths leading to other areas of the garden 
The impressive landscaped lawn has an ornamental pond with floodlit concrete paths leading to other areas of the garden 
The well manicured seven acre estate is also home to two large greenhouses making it ideal for any gardening fans
The well manicured seven acre estate is also home to two large greenhouses making it ideal for any gardening fans
Dowery House, which dates back to the 1600s, is also surrounded by its own private woodlands giving it a secluded feel
Dowery House, which dates back to the 1600s, is also surrounded by its own private woodlands giving it a secluded feel
Anyone with a fleet of cars is also well catered for here with this six vehicle garage, which also boast turrets to fit in with the design of the house
Anyone with a fleet of cars is also well catered for here with this six vehicle garage, which also boast turrets to fit in with the design of the house
The pretty private woodland also contains its very own orchard, and nearby is Vogrie Country Park, with its golf course and beautiful walks
The pretty private woodland also contains its very own orchard, and nearby is Vogrie Country Park, with its golf course and beautiful walks
The huge garden, boarded by a row of trees, is also home to a pavillion and the new owner will also have their own paddock and stable
The huge garden, boarded by a row of trees, is also home to a pavillion and the new owner will also have their own paddock and stable
John Mackay, from Gilson Gray Property Services, said: 'This is one of the most impressive homes to hit the Scottish market in recent years and it really has to be seen to be believed. 
'Unlike many properties of this age and scale, it is in a near perfect move-in condition, testament to the incredible and tasteful work carried out by the owners. 
'The sheer scale of this building and the majesty of the grounds place the Dowery House firmly in the dream home category – and we are sure there will be potential buyers out there very interested.'   



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