Surreal estate: a converted church in the Scottish Borders – in pictures

Opportunities for sailing and windsurfing abound as this property is on the shore of St Mary’s Loch

  • In the small hamlet of Cappercleuch, midway between Moffat and Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, this three-bedroom converted church sits on the shore of St Mary’s Loch, known for its sailing and windsurfing activities. Photographs by eMoov.co.uk
    In the small hamlet of Cappercleuch, midway between Moffat and Selkirk in the Scottish Borders, this three-bedroom converted church sits on the shore of St Mary’s Loch, known for its sailing and windsurfing activities.

  • The detached property has a contemporary interior with a large open-plan reception area, kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms, bathroom and conservatory on the ground floor, and a spiral staircase leading to a large master bedroom suite on the first floor.
    The detached property has a contemporary interior with a large open-plan reception area, kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms, bathroom and conservatory on the ground floor and a spiral staircase leading to a large master bedroom suite on the first.

  • Cappercleuch, nestled on the shore of St Mary’s Loch, is in the Yarrow Valley, a rural area to the south of Edinburgh with scenery more often associated with the Highlands than with the Borders. The loch is recognised as a European site of special scientific interest and conservation.
    Cappercleuch, nestled on the shore of St Mary’s Loch, is in the Yarrow Valley, a rural area to the south of Edinburgh with scenery more often associated with the Highlands than with the Borders. The loch is recognised as a European site of special scientific interest and conservation.

  • Despite its rural seclusion, the former market town of Selkirk is only 17 miles away, the larger town of Galashiels is 24 miles away and Edinburgh is a 41-mile scenic drive to the north.
    Despite its rural seclusion, the former market town of Selkirk is only 17 miles away, the larger town of Galashiels is 24 miles away and Edinburgh is a 41-mile scenic drive to the north.

  • Le Craobhan Treun, which reportedly means ‘with mighty trees’, is on the market at offers in the region of £375,000 through agent Emoov.co.uk.
    Le Craobhan Treun, which reportedly means ‘with mighty trees’, is on the market at offers in the region of £375,000 through agent <a href="https://www.emoov.co.uk/property/mav-o45/">Emoov.co.uk</a>.
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