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This wickedly cool home was once a train station — and it could be yours. Take a look

Ever dream of owning a train AND the tracks?
Ever dream of owning a train AND the tracks? Screen grab from Savills.com

Train enthusiasts rejoice — a six-bedroom, six-bathroom house that once was an actual train station has hit the market in Newcastleton, Scotland, for $588,800.

Exterior
Exterior Screen grab from Savills.com

In addition to the home, the buyer can purchase a diesel locomotive and a portion of the train tracks for an additional cost, the listing on Savills notes.

Hallway
Hallway Screen grab from Savills.com

“Saughtree Station is a wonderful stone built property in the rolling Scottish Borders set in an elevated position in the Liddlesdale Valley,” the listing says. “The former station building dates back to 1867 and was converted for residential use in the 1990s by the current owner. The house has exceptional panoramic views in all directions and mainly faces south.”

Sitting room
Sitting room Screen grab from Savills.com

Features of the home include:

  • Two reception rooms

  • Ticket office

  • Garden

  • Terrace

  • Railway platform

Kitchen
Kitchen Screen grab from Savills.com

The train is a “Ruston diesel shunter” with two wagons and a guard’s van, the listing says.

Bedroom
Bedroom Screen grab from Savills.com

“This is one of the most unique properties I have come across,” property agent Andrew Thomson said, according to the listing. “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”

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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