A train set for big boys! House with private railway on sale for £500k
A train set for big boys! Converted station house that comes with its own private working railway and a locomotive could be yours for £500,000
- Old station house in Newcastleton, Scotland from 1867 comes with private rail
- Converted to home in 1990s but track and Ruston diesel shunter train remained
A converted station house that comes with its own private working railway track complete with a classic-looking locomotive has hit the market for £500,000.
Saughtree Station in Newcastleton, Scotland, dates back to 1867 and was converted for residential use in the 1990s by the current owner.
The quirky property boasts six bedrooms and six bathrooms and offers stunning panoramic views – but the real fun is outside.
To the north of the home is the old railway platform and former railway line, with the track still working as a private railway.
The area is currently laid with railway track which is available to purchase along with Meg of Saughtree – a Ruston diesel shunter – plus two wagons and a guard’s van.
Saughtree Station in Newcastleton, Scotland comes with an old railway platform and former railway line, with the track still working as a private railway
The converted station house has hit the market for £500,000 and it comes with its own private railway
The area is currently laid with railway track which is available to purchase along with Meg of Saughtree – a Ruston diesel shunter – plus two wagons and a guard’s van
Heading back inside, the stone house is impressive in its own right, nestled in the Scottish Borders.
The property has two generous living areas, with the first sitting room doubling up as a dining area, with a rustic wood burning stove for warmth throughout the winter.
There is a bedroom wing off the sitting room with a utility area, bathroom and bedroom.
The old ticket office is situated up a small flight of steps from the main hallway and there are two further bedrooms and an en suite shower room.
The modern-looking fitted kitchen is set centrally within the house and looks over the garden to the south.
You can see the railway track – complete with locomotive – from inside the converted station
The beautifully kept outer postbox at Saughtree Station in Scotland
The property has two generous living areas, with the first sitting room doubling up as a dining area, with a rustic wood burning stove for warmth throughout the winter
One of the living areas inside the converted house which is used as a sitting and living room
A hallway in Saughtree Station which has a wall plastered with railway memorabilia
The kitchen is set centrally within the house and looks over the garden to the south.
To the south of the property is a lawn bound by open hill ground to the south
The station house has a south facing terrace where outdoor dining can be enjoyed
There are a further three bedrooms at the west end of the house which all have a dedicated bath or shower room.
To the south of the property is a lawn bound by open hill ground to the south.
There is also a south facing terrace where outdoor dining and entertaining can be enjoyed.
An aerial shot of the station house with the diesel locomotive heading past
Beautiful views of the rolling Scottish Borders countryside which has the private railway through it
The garden has its own patio area and is perfect for enjoying the beautiful, serene countryside
There is a bedroom wing off the sitting room with a utility area, bathroom and bedroom
There are a further three bedrooms at the west end of the house which all have a dedicated bath or shower room
The road entrance to the driveway of the converted station house – so you do not need to rely just on rail to get home!
Property agent Andrew Thomson said: ‘This is one of the most unique properties I have come across.
‘It must be one of the only properties available in recent years with an opportunity to also purchase a working private railway and diesel locomotive.’
The house is currently available with estate agency Savills.
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