As Scotland makes its presence known in the U.S. during the World Cup, you could flip the script and set your sights on this sprawling estate about 45 miles south of Edinburgh.
Portmore Estate spans nearly 3,500 acres near the historic market town of Peebles. At its center is an 18-bedroom baronial mansion designed by architect David Bryce in 1850, with its south wing partially rebuilt in the 1980s following a fire. In addition to the main residence, the property includes seven additional homes, a Victorian greenhouse, walled gardens, a private reservoir, and more than 600 acres of woodland.
The stately library in the main residence.
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Throughout the red-sandstone residence, original detailing remains intact, from wood paneling and fine cornicing to intricate fireplaces. A standout on the ground floor is the organ room, which still houses the home’s original instrument. Elsewhere, the entertaining spaces are equally opulent. The mint-colored drawing room features a light-filled window seat, while the library is wrapped in green floral wallpaper, and the dining room looks out across the manicured gardens. The kitchen shifts to a more modern farmhouse aesthetic, complete with a casual dining area.
