Just opposite my field, and round the corner from our house, there is a new development of houses.

It is called Newton Steading as it is on site of an old steading and indeed uses some of the orginal buildings. Just imagine it – humans can go live in a stable!

The area has been derelict for a few years, having been for a while a “heavy horse centre”. But there are no overweight horses there now! Over the last few months it has been a building site and I have enjoyed watching the place take shape. Sometimes it has been very noisy! There were barriers across for ages and to stop people going in- and I am too big to wriggle under as I did see Monty do!

Anyway the houses are now finished and for sale, and Hilary and I went for a wee look around yesterday evening on our walk. They look very nice even if they are rather clean and smell free. They are in three sides of a square, with one side being the original buildings and the other two new ones. There is a courtyard in the middle that is all tarmacked over. I would have preferred grass. They have tiny gardens but the ones at the back overlook a field (with lots of sheep in) The site used to be a haven for rabbits but many of them moved out when the building work started, so I was pleased to see some rabbits on one of the back lawns there yesterday. Sadly I was on my lead so could not go and chase them!

The estate agent is trying to market them well. They have even included a view of the site from my field (shame I wasn’t in it) Here you will see the gate Hilary took ages to learn to open.

Here is a short extract of the sales leaflet! As you can see I live in a really fantastic location in pastoral splendour – and there are luxury houses for sale round the corner so you could come and be my neighbour – just too bad I am moving to Dunfermline soon!! (two months today actually)

By living at Newton Steading you’ll be enjoying an idyllic lifestyle, in a totally unique development. By using natural materials and quality fittings, we mix tradition with an air of modernity to offer the best of both worlds. The exterior matches the Perthshire landscape perfectly.

As with every desirable home, a fantastic location is paramount. Nestled in the pastoral splendour of Glencarse but only a six mile drive to the ‘Fair City’ of Perth the bustling market town with all shops, galleries and theatre you associate with somewhere thats been voted one of the UK’s best places to stay. Right on your doorstep is breath taking scenery, castles, history, walks and atttractions such as Scone Palace and Perth Racecourse. Newton Steading gives you the chance to live in a picturesque setting that offers calm, exclusive luxury living in a natural and delightful environment.

Newton Steading is also within comfortable commuting distance to Dundee, The City of Discovery, where you can find the Technology Park, Ninewells Hospital, Unversities, main line railway station and airport. Newton Steading gives you the chance to live in a picturesque setting that offers calm, exclusive luxury living in a natural and delightful environment.