A stunning Scottish castle that was immortalised by Robert Burns has gone on the market. The majestic 17th-century Monboddo has been put up for sale for less than £1 million.
The former home of the 18th-century judge and philosopher, James Burnett, Lord Monboddo, it was his youngest daughter Elizabeth who Scotland's national bard would end up penning the poem Elegy on the late Miss Burnett of Monboddo after she died tragically in 1790.
The beautiful white-walled castle in Fordoun, Aberdeenshire comes with three acres of land is on sale for offers over £950,000.
Dating from 1635, the recently renovated castle has five bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a new oak staircase, together with oak flooring in the drawing room and first-floor landing, fitted by the current owners, as was French limestone flooring through most of the ground floor.
Within the garden at Monboddo are some very fine trees, including a sequoia (giant redwood) which is believed to have been planted in about 1850.
Ruaraidh Ogilvie of estate agents Savills said: "A really exceptional and historic property, brimming with period character, Monboddo is nevertheless a fully updated home boasting 21st century technology (including underfloor heating and Cat 5 cabling). Delightful yet manageable gardens and a distance of just 28 miles from Aberdeen and its airport all add to the attractions of this fine Scottish castle."
You can view the full listing here.
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