[Rosemary]

We're not hoarders so packing won't be THAT difficult - but hard enough. Already planning the logistics of moving hens etc. And we need a companion for Smokey.

I want to try Paddock Paradise so researching that - any comments gratefully received.

[sandy]

Part of me loves the idea of a smallholding but the other part loves this B&B stuff......All my life I wanted a farm, I married a farmers son but he showed NO interest....I love country life but like my connection with civilisation...I know you will do well...living and working the land in almost a religion.....the very best way to live a life, good on ya!!!!

[Dan]

Ta everyone, we're very excited. 

All being well this will be the new TAS HQ by summer:

[sandy]

Wow, that looks a BIG house and all those outbuildings!!! Loads to keep you both busy and the horse happy in that BIG field........I'm cited 4 you both 2!!

[Hardfeather]

Hi, Steve

I know you are! That's what sold it to us! I'm hoping to get Smokey working in shafts again so I'll be looking for some support!

Excellent!

I'll help you any way I can.

[Hilarysmum]

Wow superb

[Rosemary]

It IS fabulous. It has been very well looked after. The property was originally part of the Panmure Estate. The house was built about 1860, we have been told, with a later, but not recent extension. It's not huge and there are some changes we will want to make. The building on the left has garage, workshop, two looseboxes, a byre and cartshed. So never mind room for a pony, room for a cow!! On the right is the tractor shed, bothy and laundry, plus a potting shed. In the middle is a walled garden with greenhouse and shed. The Dutch barn is opensided.

The shelter belts are beautiful and have apple trees in them; there is soft fruit planted in various areas of the shrubbery and there is the most stunning arboreal ivy, which is just moving with wiildlife. The current owners have planted lots of beautiful specimen trees.

Top right is the two acre field; on the right is the 5 acre field then the four paddocks. The house faces pretty much south.

Just to the bottom of the photo is the railway line from Dundee to Aberdeen and Barry Links rail halt. Panmure Golf Club is next door - Carnoustie has four golf courses including the championship one. The British Senior Open is there next year and the British Women's OPen in 2011. I was told that the Commonwealth Games shooting is at Barry Buddon Army range which is next door too - we'll get used to the gun fire, I'm sure.

We went to see it at the end of October and I've been fantasising about it since. Now the realistic planning has to start! Like where to put the vegetable garden, for a start.

[cmorrell]

That sounds (and looks) incredible. Does that also get you nearer an abattoir to make round trips for chickens more useful?

[ballingall]

Sounds and looks great Rosemary- I am jealous. A friend of ours lives in a house that used to be part of the estate too, and it is a lovely house- bet yours is just as nice! Although I think your gardens look nicer than theirs.


Beth

[kaz]

Wow, That looks great. All the best for the future, your going to be busy.