Glenborrodale Castle Glenborrodale, Acharacle PH36 4JP. bellingram.co.uk

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1 Glenborrodale Castle Glenborrodale, Acharacle PH36 4JP bellingram.co.uk

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3 An A listed Scots baronial mansion in grounds of about acres including the Isle of Risga, with panoramic views over Loch Sunart and the Isles of Carna and Oronsay. Strontian 26 miles, Fort William 40 miles, Inverness 116 miles, Glasgow 132 miles Stunning original features 3 beautiful public rooms Games room 16 bedroom suites Commercial kitchens Staff accommodation Walled gardens Gate lodge Coach house Boathouse and jetty EPC Rating G

4 Viewing Strictly by appointment with Bell Ingram Perth office Directions From the A82 travelling north towards Fort William, cross to the Ardnamurchan Peninsula via the Corran Ferry and after disembarking turn left onto the A861 and follow the road for 24.1 miles. Turn left at Salen, signposted for Glenborrodale and continue for a further 7 miles. The entrance to Glenborrodale Castle is on the right accessed through wrought iron gates. Situation Glenborrodale Castle is situated on the southern shore of the picturesque Ardnamurchan Peninsula. The area offers some of the most outstanding coast line scenery together with an abundance of wildlife. Otters, seals, porpoises, deer, golden and white-tailed eagles and a wide range of other birdlife are frequently seen from the property. Sailing, angling, kayaking and whale watching are just some of the activities you can enjoy. Local amenities are available in the nearby villages of Salen and Acharacle including a primary school, doctor, dentist, shops and hotels. Description Glenborrodale Castle dates from 1902 and is a five storey Scots Baronial mansion built of red Dumfriesshire sandstone. On its south front the ground floor is high above ground level and opens onto a balustrade terrace. Curved flights of stairs descend to further garden terraces. The Castle itself dominates the steep south facing hillside which overlooks Loch Sunart. The panoramic view takes in the islands of Risga, Carna and Oronsay and the Morven Hills on the far North side of the loch. The grounds of the Castle extend to about acres (53.82ha) and include the Isle of Risga and Eilean an Feidh. Accommodation Ground floor Double arched and glazed entrance doors lead to a vestibule with a marble floor, original oak panelling, arched windows and ornate cornicing. Double glazed doors open into a reception where there is a stone archway leading down to the ground floor. Original and detailed oak panelling, coloured leaded glazed partition surround the reception area. An inner hall leads to a private office, ladies and gents toilets, and access through to the Bruce and McDuff bedroom suites. A further inner hall leads to the Burns bedroom suite. A hardwood garden conservatory is double glazed, has a tiled floor and French doors to the garden, and there is access back round to the ground floor accommodation.

5 An inner hall leads to the commercial kitchen and laundry areas, including a dumb waiter and servants staircase which accesses all levels. The kitchens have a refrigeration area, storage for appliances, crockery and wine store, three individual stone pantries and a fully equipped commercial kitchen with windows and ventilation extraction. A glazed door leads to a laundry area which has a pitched glazed roof, storage cupboards, a WC and a game larder. First floor From the entrance hall, a feature staircase with marble steps rises to the first floor. The walls are oak panelled with ornate cornicing. At the top of the stairs is a door to the left giving access to the servants staircase. A focal point of the gallery hall is the original marble chimney piece and canopy. Beautiful wood panelling lines the walls, complimented by ornate door surrounds and over mantle. The ceiling in the gallery hall has beautifully designed barrel vaulting a special feature of the Castle. The dining room has an open fireplace with a marble surround, wood panelling to dado height, an external door to the roof terrace, a crockery cupboard and an access door to a serving kitchen. The games room has two open display presses. The sitting room has a bay window with seating, a turret with wonderful views and an open fireplace with a marble surround. The drawing room has wood panel lining on the walls and a centred open fireplace with marble surround. The impressive bay window has seating and an ornate ceiling with a feature lantern window above. A circular staircase leads from the stair hall to give access to the second, third and fourth floors. Windows on all sides overlook the gardens and the truly spectacular elevated views. The second floor has the Boswell, Macbeth, Mitchell and Fleming bedroom suites. The third floor has the Byron, Lauder, Scott, Wallace and Adam bedroom suites. The fourth floor has the Mackinnon bedroom suite which has a sitting area, dressing room, a bathroom and a separate shower room. The Baird bedroom suite could also be used as a penthouse as it has a sitting room with kitchenette, double bedroom and bathroom. The staircase takes a last turn to a door to the upper turret stairs which open to a turret room on the fifth floor, with windows on all four sides. A glazed door opens out onto the turret roof from where the panoramic views are enjoyed from the highest point of the Castle.

6 The East Wing is attached to the Castle and provides independent accommodation with the Buchan bedroom suite on the ground floor and a turreted staircase leading to the Macdonald bedroom suite on the first floor. Domestic and staff accommodation An internal stairwell gives access to all floors. Off the stairwell, midway between each of the second, third and fourth floors are single bedrooms with wash basin, with the room off the second floor also having a shower room. From the serving kitchen on the first floor a dumb waiter rises from the ground floor, and on the ground floor are the commercial kitchens and laundry areas. The entrance and driveway Stone pillars with wrought iron gates across a cattle grid mark the entrance. The Gate Lodge constructed of traditional stone with a slate roof is located beside the entrance gates. Also within the grounds are a tennis court and a timber store, a boiler house, and a timber barbecue house within the woodland. Gate Lodge A glazed door opens into a hall which has a turreted staircase to the first floor. On the ground floor, there is a bedroom with wash basin. The sitting room has an open dining area, a wood burning stove and a small bay window. The galley style kitchen has floor and wall units and an inset stainless steel sink, and a door to the garden. On the first floor are a bathroom with a shower above the bath, and two further double bedrooms. The rear garden has a paved seating area and an enclosed lawn. Detached Coach House The Coach House is of stone construction with crow stepped gables and a pitched slated roof. The Coach House has a timber folding door and is now the boiler house with the hopper to the rear. A boot room and gardeners WC are located here. A staircase to the first floor accesses the upper apartment which has a sitting room with a shower room off, a kitchen with floor units, a bathroom and a double bedroom. The centre apartment has a sitting room, dining kitchen fitted with floor units, and a bedroom on the first floor. The east end apartment has an entrance hall with staircase to the first floor, a sitting room with an open fire, a dining size kitchen with floor units, and a ground floor bathroom. On the first floor is the master bedroom with an en suite shower room, and a second double bedroom. Gym A further detached building has a pitched slate roof, timber double glazed windows and electric heating. Inside, the building is fully timber lined and is divided into two areas, one of which is currently used as a gym and the second area is a sauna and shower room. Boathouse and jetty There is a steel portal shed with timber lining, a power supply and a winch. It measures approximately 12.5 m x 7.5 m. Below is the jetty to launch into the water. There is an additional detached modern building, steel portal frame with a steel roller door for storing outdoor equipment, dinghy or canoes. Grounds and gardens The grounds extend to about acres (53.82ha) with loch frontage and several small islands including the Island of Risga and Eilean an Feidh. North of the Castle the grounds are densely populated with rhododendron, coniferous trees and some deciduous trees, forming a dramatic backdrop to the Castle. Woodland forms the northern boundary of the ornamental garden. An artificial lake lies south of the Castle and its terraces, near the south perimeter of the grounds. It features ornamental aquatic and marginal planting.

7 On the south side of the Castle lies a broad, castellated and elevated garden terrace which forms the Castle platform. Set with gravel walks, lawns and flower beds, it acts as a viewing platform giving views out over the gardens below and across to Loch Sunart and the islands of Risga, Carna and Oronsay. The extensive plant collection is concentrated in this relatively small area and includes a variety of trees including maples and a monkey puzzle tree. Occurring rock outcrops within the garden are highlighted by planting with exotic species. N.B. The land to the south of the road and the islands are within the Sunart (8174) SSSI. Services Private water supply and private drainage. LPG gas tank and mains electricity. The Castle has 2 HDG Comact kw boilers fuelled by woodchip providing domestic hot water and heating for the Castle, Gate Lodge and Stables complex. The boilers were commissioned 30/09/2011 and are registered for non-domestic RHI. The woodchip is and can continue to be sourced from the Estate. EPC rating Castle EPC - G Middle Flat - EPC C Garden Cottage - EPC C Flat 1, Glenborrodale - EPC D Gatehouse - EPC D Rates The castle is currently rated, but if converted to a residential dwelling would be assessed for Council Tax at Band H. Listing Glenborrodale Castle is A listed. The Gate Lodge and Gate Piers are B Listed. Fixtures and fittings All fixtures and fittings as viewed are included in the sale. Servitude rights, burdens and wayleaves The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all servitude rights, burdens, reservations and wayleaves, including rights of access and rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cable, drains and water, gas and other pipes, whether contained in the Title Deeds or informally constituted and whether referred to in the General Remarks and Stipulations or not. The Purchaser(s) will be held to have satisfied himself as to the nature of all such servitude rights and others. Possession Vacant possession and entry will be given on completion. Offers Offers must be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Selling Agents. A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest with the Selling Agents following inspection. Important Notice Bell Ingram, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Bell Ingram have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

8 Buchan 24'5'' x 11'8'' 7.45 x 3.55m Burns 15'1'' x 12' 4.60 x 3.65m 13'1'' x 9' 4.00 x 2.75m 45'4'' x 7'2'' x 2.18m Kitchen 31'8'' x 17'11'' 9.65 x 5.45m Office/ Crockery Store 16'9'' x 13'7'' 5.10 x 4.15m 13'11'' x 9'2'' 4.25 x 2.80m WC Macduff 13'1'' x 10' 4.00 x 3.05m 12'4'' x 7'9'' 3.75 x 2.35m Pantry Pantry Pantry Pantry Pantry Reception Room 13'11'' x 10'2'' 4.25 x 3.10m Reception Room/ Office WC WC WC Bruce 17'9'' x 10'1'' 5.40 x 3.07m WC Ground Floor Vestibule

9 Glenborrodale Castle, Approx. Gross Internal Area Sq Ft Sq M Turret House Approx. Gross Internal Area 1393 Sq Ft Sq M For identification only. Not to scale. SquareFoot 2017 Macdonald 26'4'' x 11'1'' 8.02 x 3.39m Dining Room 23' x 17'4'' 7.02 x 5.28m 10'3'' x 8'6'' 3.13 x 2.59m Balcony Public Room 23'3'' x 16'6'' 7.08 x 5.02m Staff Kitchen 10'8'' x 10' 3.25 x 3.05m Games Room 17'2'' x 10'4'' 5.22 x 3.14m Lounge 38'5'' x 19'2'' x 5.83m First Floor

10 Macbeth 14'3'' x 6'9'' 4.35 x 2.05m 17'4'' x 15'9'' 5.29 x 4.80m 12'10'' x 6'9'' 3.90 x 2.05m Byron 17'9'' x 15'11'' 5.41 x 4.86m Mackinnon 23' x 17'9'' 7.02 x 5.41m Fleming 16'9'' x 15'3'' 5.10 x 4.65m WC Boswell 15'7'' x 10' 4.75 x 3.05m Adam 15'2'' x 14'4'' 4.63 x 4.36m Wallace 12'8'' x 10' 3.85 x 3.05m 8'6'' x 7'3'' 2.60 x 2.20m 10'8'' x 5'5'' 3.25 x 1.65m Lauder 16'3'' x 10' 4.95 x 3.05m 16'3'' x 10' 4.95 x 3.05m Beauty Room 10'2'' x 6'3'' 3.10 x 1.90m Kitchen 21'4'' x 16'7'' 6.50 x 5.05m Staff Room 10'8'' x 10'6'' 3.25 x 3.20m Shower Room Mitchell 14'5'' x 13'7'' 4.40 x 4.15m 10'8'' x 10'6'' 3.25 x 3.20m Scoit 14'4'' x 10'2'' 4.38 x 3.10m Staff Room 10'8'' x 9'2'' 3.25 x 2.80m Baird 18'1'' x 10'8'' 5.50 x 3.25m Second Floor Third Floor Fourth Floor

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