Live Like Royalty: Inside a Spectacular 16th-Century Scottish Castle Asking Just £950,000

£950,000 | 1542 | 4,553 Sq. Ft. | 6 Beds | 3 Baths | 3 Acres

Montrose Angus, Scotland DD10 0ST

Dating back to 1542 and meticulously restored over the past fifty years, Allardice Castle is a historic three-storey, L-shaped harled stone property that once served as the chief seat of the Barons of Allardice, an ancient family first recorded in an 1197 charter. Part of a notable chain of coastal castles, this property was transformed into a comfortable family home during the late 19th century and retains a wealth of original features, most notably the intricate label mouldings supporting its turreted spiral staircases. The ground floor offers a vaulted entrance hall, home office, shower room, utility room, and a large kitchen/living room featuring a pantry and a massive original fireplace with a wood burner. The spiral stairs ascend to the first floor, which boasts a spectacular Great Hall (dining room) with an open fireplace, a drawing room, a library, two bedrooms, and a shower room. The second floor houses the principal bedroom with a dressing room, a guest bedroom, and a bathroom, while further stairs lead to a watch tower chamber and two additional bedrooms—one showcasing an exquisite painted ceiling that documents the castle’s history. A versatile, vaulted storeroom is also situated across the pend.

Nestled in a private, elevated setting above a bend in the Bervie Water, the property encompasses about three acres of beautiful grounds that include a secluded driveway, an inner south-facing parking courtyard, and a formal walled garden sheltered by large yew trees. The well-maintained estate extends down to the river on two sides, granting the castle riparian fishing rights, and features a coach house with development potential (subject to planning) alongside three additional stone-built stores. Located roughly two miles northwest of the Royal Burgh of Inverbervie, the property is perfectly situated in the rolling Angus countryside, providing easy commuting access to Aberdeen and Dundee via the nearby A90. Residents enjoy close proximity to everyday amenities, cinemas, and supermarkets in Inverbervie, Stonehaven, and Montrose, as well as easy access to mainline rail services (including the Caledonian Sleeper), Lathallan School, sandy east coast beaches, golf courses, and the scenic Cairngorms National Park.

Hamish Spencer-Nairn • hamish.Spencer-nairn@struttandparker.com
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