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Glittering prize

Archiseek / UK / Scotland / News / 2005 / February 26

One of Robert Adam's finest designs, restored to its Georgian splendour, is a strong contender for the title of Britain's most desirable home A Scottish castle on the market for Ł15 million can expect its viewers to be a cut above the average - none of those hordes with their dog-eared schedules on a spare Sunday afternoon. However, even twins Theo and Mario Nicolaou merit more than a double-take as they bicker in the master bedroom of Seton Castle in East Lothian. Looking suitably dashing against the backdrop of Robert Adam's impressive architecture, they argue good-naturedly about the merits of the hand-painted silk wallpaper imported from China. Did they really just say it cost Ł150,000?

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