Situated on the banks of a beautiful sea loch, in the northwest Highlands close to the famous North Coast 500 route, lies a stunning Scottish castle that's seeking new owners. From the outside, the majestic Duncraig Castle, which is found close to the waters of Loch Carron across from the picturesque Highland town of Plockton, appears to look like a traditional stronghold.
However, inside this striking 15-bedroom property, which dates back to Victorian times, you'll find incredible items such as stuffed polar bears, F1 cars, antique swords and even a giraffe's head all waiting for you inside rooms that are each more incredible than the next.
The historic coastal castle, which also comes with its billiards room, Table Tennis room, gym, chapel and even a dedicated cinema room, has been put on the market for offers over £2.85m.
Cameron Ewer of property agents Savills, who is in charge of the sale, said: "It goes without saying that the Loch Carron setting is quite magical and I defy any buyer in the market for a Scottish castle not to fall in love with this one."
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This incredible site is set within 40 acres of woodland and 2.5 km of shoreline, with direct access to the beach, and stunning views north out across Loch Carron to the beautiful mountains of Torridon and Applecross. It even comes with its own train station (Duncraig Castle).
Mr Ewer added: "Constructed over four floors, the property was extensively refurbished with the intention of being a family home and as such, despite its quasi-commercial use today, the property is wonderfully comfortable, yet still fabulously lavish."
Built in 1866 by business magnate Sir Alexander Matheson, the castle was designed by the architect Alexander Ross in the Scottish Baronial style. When the family came into financial difficulties in the 1920s it was sold to Sir Daniel Hamilton and his wife Lady Margaret, who owned the neighbouring Balmacara Estate before serving as a naval hospital during World War II.
At the end of the war, Lady Margaret bequeathed the castle to the Ross-shire council who used it as a home economics college for girls.
The castle was even the subject of a TV show, after it was bought by the Dobson family from the Midlands in 2002, showing the family's struggles to renovate the castle, but after a series of fallouts between family members, the castle was eventually sold in 2009 to the current owner - Suzanne Hazeldine.
Suzanne spent a lot of time and money lovingly restoring it, and now operates the unique property as a B&B and occasional wedding venue.
Currently, the castle has 12 letting bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms as well as a private wing with three further private bedrooms and a day room.
Included in the sale is a waterside boathouse, which is described as the "perfect place for a summer BBQ whilst watching the sun set behind Plockton", a private jetty and even the tiny island of Eilean Lagach.
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