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Mains of Bonskeid is an early 19th century farmhouse and steading which was once part of Bonskeid Estate. Between 2015 and 2018 the property underwent a comprehensive programme of refurbishment, alteration and extension. This included the creation of a substantial glazed link joining the farmhouse to the steading, as well as the addition of a principal bedroom suite. The extensions complement the original sections of the property and introduce some bright and lofty spaces to the interior. Mains of Bonskeid is now an immensely comfortable, practical and easily maintained house that is in immaculate, turnkey condition. The high level of finish at Mains of Bonskeid is immediately evident on entering the property. The entrance hall, which is also a boot room, has walls lined with vertical panels of yellow pine. Subtle steel coat hooks and door handles ensure a smooth and understated style. High level shelving has been designed for hats and gloves and the slate floor (with drainage) is perfect for wet clothes and muddy boots. A Peko drying cupboard and three secure and alarmed gun cabinets are hidden in cupboards that are built into the walls. The timber panels and smooth slate flooring continues down steps to the heart of the house which is an impressive open plan kitchen/sitting/dining room. This is a fabulous space for gathering and appreciating the view. It is decorated in calm, natural tones and has floor to ceiling glazing. Two large islands are at the centre of the kitchen (designed by Craighead and Woolf) providing a luxurious amount of preparation and storage space. The islands house two ovens and a gas hob, all by Gaggenau. An ergonomic swivel tap serves two sinks and there is also a boiling water tap. A large fridge freezer, a preparation sink and two Miele dishwashers are fitted into cabinets on the walls surrounding two sides of the kitchen. There are also pop up charging and power points on both islands and remote control lighting at the wall cabinets. Between the kitchen and the sitting area, the dining area looks over the back garden where the hill rises up gently behind the house. Here there is a beautiful built in bar with marble worktop, sink and two Miele drawer fridges used for drinks. The sitting area is arranged around a contemporary open fireplace. Directional spot lights are recessed into the ceiling and rain sensitive Velux windows are remote controlled. Beyond this main living space within the thick walls of the original farmhouse, is a smaller cosy sitting room with an open fire. It has working window shutters and built in bookshelves with a concealed television. The main bedroom suite at Mains of Bonskeid was created within the new extension to the house. It has floor to ceiling windows on three walls which beautifully capture the view. Concealed, silent curtain tracks are fitted with blackout curtains and two doors open directly to the garden. The bathroom has double sinks, a shower and a bath next to a lockable walk-in wardrobe. Four further double bedrooms are located on the ground and first floor of the original farmhouse. All the bedrooms in this section of the house have en suite facilities and have been beautifully finished with hardwood floors, window seats, tartan curtains and wall coverings. The first floor rooms have excellent built in storage whilst on the ground floor one bedroom has a wood burning stove and the other has direct access to the back garden. At the east end of the house a staircase leads from the boot room to two additional bedrooms and a bathroom. One is a double room and the other is currently used as a dormitory but could easily be reconfigured. A door at the end of this room has been created in preparation for extending further into the courtyard barns. Mains of Bonskeid has several ancillary rooms which are just as highly specified as the rest of the house. These include a Swedish-made partially glazed sauna with changing area, shower and direct access to the outs