Have you ever dreamt of living in or restoring a majestic castle? Now might be your chance, as the market is teeming with both fixer-uppers and beautifully refurbished castles. Whether for admiration from afar or to call your own, these castles offer a unique blend of history, architecture, and luxury living.
Castles in Need of Restoration
Knockhall Castle, Newburgh, Aberdeenshire – £130,000
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- Location: Near the river Ythan in Foveran parish, Aberdeenshire.
- History: Built around 1565.
- Features:
- Main corridor with access to the kitchen, which includes a fireplace, sink, and drain.
- A large cellar also equipped with a sink and drain.
- A wide circular stair leading to the upper floors and tower wing.
- Restoration: The exterior is complete, allowing for potential modern occupation without losing historical significance. Current owner has stabilized the structure, awaiting a visionary buyer.
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Fully Refurbished Castles
Castle of Park, Cornhill, Banff, Aberdeenshire – £1,500,000
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- Era: 16th century Grade A listed pink castle.
- Amenities:
- Eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, six reception rooms.
- Additional two-bedroom flat.
- Outdoor swimming pool, 36 acres of gardens including a labyrinth, rose garden, and orchard.
- Luxury Features: Decadent furnishings, high ceilings, roaring fireplaces, and a pool with a new enclosure.
- Usage: Currently a self-catering holiday rental.
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Devizes Castle, Wiltshire – £3,250,000
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- Designation: Grade I listed, stone-built with castellations and turrets.
- Accommodations: 10 bedrooms, four bathrooms, four sitting rooms, a spacious kitchen, and utility rooms.
- Unique Features: Period details like stone mullioned windows, oak floorboards, and ornately decorated ceilings.
- Outdoors: Mature trees, landscaped gardens with herbaceous borders, water features, and picturesque stone archways.
Seton Castle, East Lothian – Fully Restored
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- Heritage: Built in 1789 by Robert Adam, incorporating stone from Seton Palace, favored by Mary Queen of Scots.
- Specifications: 13 bedrooms, five bathrooms, eight sitting rooms, within 13 acres of private gardens and parkland.
- Architectural Details: Secret staircases, curved doors and walls, arched windows, and hidden doors.
- Additional Properties: Includes three separate cottages and a romantic suite at the top of a turret spiral staircase.
Earlshall Castle, Leuchars, St. Andrews, Fife – Price on Application
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- Historical Significance: Once visited by Mary, Queen of Scots in 1561.
- Features: 10 bedrooms, eight reception rooms, six bathrooms, two dressing rooms, and uniquely Scottish interiors.
- Gardens: 34 acres with distinctive holly hedges, a topiary lawn, orchard, rose terrace, bowling green, and yew walk.
These castles, ranging from those requiring a loving touch to turnkey luxury homes, represent a unique opportunity to own a piece of history. Whether you’re drawn to the challenge of restoration or the allure of a castle that’s already been perfectly preserved, there’s something on the market for every aspiring castle owner.
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