Archive for the ‘Just for fun’ Category

Property is the most expensive asset we are ever likely to sell, so surely it is only logical to make it look its best? Nowadays almost all potential buyers research properties online, a fact that has seen kerb appeal overtaken by online appeal!  Buyers use the internet to take virtual room-by-room tours, browse property imagery […]

Inspired by the Commonwealth Games we thought we’d take a look at some impressive properties currently available on s1homes that would be perfect for all you sport lovers out there! We’ve got properties with pools, gyms, tennis courts and golfing facilities! Glassford, North Lanarkshire First up, this incredible house in Glassford is a sport lovers […]

This week Jo Woodward gives us her advice on incorporating a new colour into your home… The very thought of introducing a new colour scheme into your home or adding new life into an existing colour scheme, can be overwhelming especially when deciding which colours compliment each other or compliment your existing furniture. If you […]

This year there has been even more properties advertised on s1homes with price tags over the £1m mark. In fact, in the first half of 2013 we’ve had almost double the number of million pound properties compared to what we had in the whole of 2013. To celebrate we’re running a £1m+ campaign on our […]

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was one of the world’s key figures of the Art Nouveau movement, he was an artist, an architect and a designer. His architectural work includes landmarks such as Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow’s Lighthouse. During his life he only designed two residential properties and one of these is now up for […]

One of Scotland’s most expensive properties, Craigcrook Castle, is currently up for sale. The property was once owned by John Hunter Watt and was a well known venue for literary get-togethers, the house has played host to Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, George Eliot and Lord Tennyson among others. The property is set in 4.4 […]

Excitement is building for Glasgow 2014. We’re all looking forward to a summer of sport and the positive impact on tourism the Games will have for the country. Take a look at some of the priciest properties advertised on s1homes available for the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup. 1. Old Glassingal, Dunblane 6 bedroom house […]

For all of you Christmas lovers out there we’ve found some lavishly decorated homes, unique Christmas decorations and fun Christmas ideas – get ready to feel full of Christmas joy! Add a little Christmas fun to your dining chairs                       Do you prefer soft neutrals […]

The Christmas night out season is well underway and we’ve spent hours on the dance floor just to make sure we can enjoy our Christmas dinner guilt free. Ok, so maybe we’re kidding ourselves that dancing is just as effective as an hour at the gym but regardless we’re already looking forward to our turkey, […]

Here at s1homes we’re feeling a little nostalgic so we thought we’d go retro for the day and have a look at some classic items found in homes all over the country from recent decades. We’ve found some things you’re sure to recognise and will hopefully make you a smile on a dull October day! […]

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