A majestic Scottish castle with links to Scottish royalty has just gone on sale - and for a price, you probably wouldn't expect. The A-listed Powrie Castle is located near Dundee and is filled with traditional features.
Following extensive renovations by the current owners over the past three decades, the castle is thought to be the oldest inhabited residence in Dundee, according to estate agents Thornton's, who are handling the sale.
The three-bedroom property has been placed on the market for offers over £625,000, with the owners believing it would make a unique family home for someone or provide an excellent business opportunity looking to create a holiday home.
The team at Thornton's stated that over the past 50 years the main 17th-century building has undergone extensive conversion and restoration to create a "beautifully presented" home incorporating remarkably preserved Medieval and Renaissance features.
Property manager at Thorntons, David Fletcher, said: “Powrie Castle is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully renovated castle, with links to some of Scotland’s noted royal figures and significant historic events."
The castle's history can be traced back more than 850 years, when the land was gifted by King William (the Lion) in 1170, and its grounds include a scheduled monument, The Keep, which dates back to the 16th century.
Since then the stewardship of the property has been dominated by two families: the Ogilvies and the Fotheringhams, who have owned the castle for around 600 years between them.
The castle stands proudly among the well-manicured grounds, with striking turrets and finely crafted stonework. Sitting at its heart is the impressive 325 sq ft drawing room, featuring a high vaulted ceiling and arranged around an imposing stone hearth.
From there you'll find the grand formal dining room with flagstone flooring, a stunning inglenook fireplace and an oak beamed ceiling.
The castle’s former bakery has been converted into a characterful dining kitchen, complete with a stone vaulted ceiling, bread oven and Aga range cooker.
Its three double-sized bedrooms include the grand Laird and Lady’s bedroom, which incorporates an open fireplace and a barrel-vaulted ceiling, an en-suite shower room, and enjoys far-reaching views from three windows.
Accessed from the Laird and Lady’s bedroom is the Tower Room, currently used as a study, with stairs to the Turret Room; offering a tranquil space that has previously been used as an art room
David Fletcher added: “Despite its grand connections, it is a remarkably comfortable and enchanting home that offers great flexibility. The Tower and Turret rooms could be converted into two further bedrooms, which would be especially suitable for children, and its large formal dining and drawing rooms are the perfect spaces for entertaining.
“Just three miles to Dundee, which has excellent road, rail and air links, and close to world-classing golfing at St Andrews and Carnoustie, Powrie Castle is sure to attract interest from a wide range of buyers."
You can view the full property listing here.
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