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Castle of ParkCornhill, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 2AX
Banff 9 miles, Aberdeen 51 miles, Inverness 68 miles (All mileages are approximate)
A romantic 16th century castle close to the Banffshire coastline.
Ground floor: Hallway | billiard room | commercial kitchen | shower room | dining room
chapel | utility room | drying room | family kitchen | cloakroom
First floor: Hallway | great hall | drawing room | library with ensuite shower room | family bathroom
bedroom with ensuite bathroom | shower room | two further bedrooms
Second floor: master bedroom with ensuite bathroom | four further bedrooms (two ensuite) | family bathroom
Third floor: Flat comprising sitting room | two bedrooms | study | kitchen | bathroom
Extensive landscaped gardens | sweeping lawns | ponds and burn | laburnum walk | rose garden | walled garden
Indoor propulsion swimming pool within the gardens
Pavilion building used for functions and events
Range of outbuildings including GP shed | potting shed | triple garage
Ancient woodland and three grazing paddocks
For sale as a whole
About 35.67 Acres (14.43 Ha)
Edinburgh80 Queen Street, Edinburgh
EH2 4NF
Tel: 0131 222 9600 [email protected]
knightfrank.co.uk
SituationCastle of Park sits amongst rolling farmland close to the Moray coastline and just south of the village of Cornhill. Cornhill provides local services including a pub, village hall, garage and church. The attractive coastal village of Portsoy (6 miles) has further services including hotels, cafes, a harbour, small supermarket, nursery and a primary school. There is also a primary school at Ordiquhill (3 miles). Further services are found in the county town of Banff including secondary schooling. The private school of Gordonstoun is 37 miles to the west, near Elgin.
The A96 provides swift access between the cities of Aberdeen (51 miles) and Inverness (68 miles). The nearest train station is at Keith (13 miles) which is on the Aberdeen to Inverness line.
Aberdeen airport (41 miles) provides flights to a variety of domestic and international destinations.
The Moray Coast is only 6 miles away and is renowned for its relatively mild climate as well as some of the highest levels of sunshine in the UK. The surrounding coastline has a string of attractive fishing villages including Portsoy, Cullen and Sandend as well as many sandy beaches including Banff links, Cullen and Sandend. The Moray Firth offers sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, sea angling and dolphin watching. For boating enthusiasts, there are marinas at Banff and Whitehills, whilst Portsoy hosts an annual Traditional Small Boats Festival in the summer attracting over 15,000 visitors. Nearby Duff House at Banff, is part of the National Galleries of Scotland and houses a range of art treasures. The surrounding area has plenty of sporting opportunities with salmon and sea trout fishing on the Rivers Deveron and Spey within easy reach. Driven grouse and pheasant shooting are available to rent on surrounding estates. The beautiful Spey valley with its whisky trail and skiing at the Lecht in the Eastern Cairngorms is 49 miles away. For the golfer, there are courses nearby including the famous Duff House Royal and Royal Tarlair.
Historical NoteThe Park Estate was originally part of the Royal Forest of Banff and was granted by King Alexander II to a Norman knight, Sir Walram de Normanville in 1242. The current Castle is a large rambling, harled mansion which may have foundations from the 13th Century, but was built or rebuilt into a Z-plan tower house in 1536.
In the 1700s, a number of extensions were added to Park changing it from a fortified house into a large Georgian country mansion and in 1829 a Gothic Tower was the final addition.
The current owners purchased the castle in 2007 and over time they sympathetically refurbished the castle. The property has been used as a self catering holiday home and exclusive use venue over the last 4 years with visitors coming from America and Australia. The current owner resides in the top floor service flat. The current Laird is a keen open water swimmer and installed the dual propulsion endless pool in the garden in 2017. She runs her own year round open water swimming club on the nearby coast.
Castle of Park offers a wonderful opportunity as a private home or an opportunity to continue to run as a guest house/corporate venue.
DescriptionCastle of Park is a Grade A listed 16th century castle with late 18th and 19th century additions. With a Z plan layout, the accommodation is laid out over four floors and includes six principal reception rooms, 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms (4 ensuite). In addition, there is a 2-bedroom flat on the top floor. Within the grounds there is a pavilion building which is used for functions. The policies extend to about 36 acres in total and are a real feature of the estate. They comprise of sweeping lawns, ponds, woodland walks, a walled garden, orchard and croquet lawn. There are a number of outbuildings including a GP shed, potting shed and a triple garage. The gardens are surrounded by some mature woodland and also include a large paddock.
Castle of ParkCastle of Park is approached off the main road via a tree-lined driveway with a gravel sweep at the front. The A-listed castle originally dates back to 1242 and was later rebuilt in the early 1500s into a Z plan which remains the basis of the castle layout today. The castle is reputed to have provided accommodation for King Robert the Bruce, during his forays north in turbulent times. Castle of Park has been continuously occupied and has, therefore, evolved over the centuries to reflect a pleasing combination of ancient and, more latterly, 19th century architecture. The castle has many wonderful internal features including the billiard room with wood burning stove, the barrel vaulted dining room and the historic chapel. The Great Hall with open fireplace, panelling and medieval painted ceiling together with the three window seats overlooking the front lawns is also beautiful. In addition, the drawing room gets plenty of natural light through its large Georgian sash-and-case windows. The accommodation is laid out over three storeys as follows:
Ground Floor: entrance hall, commercial kitchen, billiard room, shower room, cloakroom, dining room, chapel, drying room, utility room and family kitchen.
Reception
Bedroom
Bathroom
Kitchen/Utility
Storage
Outside
Recreation
Castle of Park, Cornhill, Banff, AberdeenshireApproximate Gross Internal Floor Area
9,598 sq ft / 891.76 sq mThis plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact.
Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars
First Floor: Hallway, great hall, drawing room, family bathroom, library with ensuite shower room, bedroom with ensuite bathroom, two bedrooms and shower room.
Second Floor: master bedroom with ensuite bathroom, four further bedrooms (two ensuite), atrium, family bathroom.
Third Floor: Flat comprising sitting room, two bedrooms, study, kitchen and shower room.
PavilionSituated a short distance away from the castle, the pavilion building was constructed in 2018. Benefitting from a ground source heat pump, the building comprises of a large function room, kitchen and three W.Cs. The architect award winning building is used for various events including weddings, ceilidhs, conferences and meetings.
GardensThe policies at Castle of Park extend to a total of 35.67 acres. The gardens are a wonderful feature and include sweeping lawns, a pond, a labyrinth, a rose garden, a croquet lawn and a large walled garden with orchard. A burn runs through the grounds, bordered by a Victorian rockery and ornamental walks through rhododendrons and azaleas. Within the garden there is dual propulsion Endless pool (5 m x 5 m) with a recently installed pool enclosure.
Woodland and GrazingThe grounds enjoy additional amenity and privacy with several blocks of mixed mature woodland including lime, oak, ash, house chestnut, beech, copper beech and sequoia. In addition, there are four fields of pasture which extend to 17 acres and are used to graze a small herd of Highland cattle.
OutbuildingsThere are a number of outbuildings at Castle of Park as follows:
- Triple Garage- General Purpose Shed with lean-to wood store- Potting Shed
The BusinessCastle of Park is marketed through its own website (www.castleofpark.co.uk) as well as a number of others and is used for self catering and exclusive use venue. There are seven suites/ensuite bedrooms available with capacity for 18 people in total. The castle is typically let for 26 weeks per annum, the main customer base is large family groups from America and Australia and Fishing groups from the UK. We also have a few weddings a year, but limit these to local couples.
Residential Schedule Property Occupancy Services Council Tax/Rating EPC RatingCastle of Park Guest
accommodationOil-fired central heating, mains water supply and private drainage
Rateable Value £12,600 for combined Castle & Pavilion
D
Pavilion Business use Ground source heat pump CCastle Flat Owner occupied Oil-fired central heating, mains water
supply and private drainageD
DirectionsTaking the A96 north from Aberdeen, turn right onto the A97 just before Huntly. Follow the road for approximately 10 miles to Aberchirder. Turn left onto the B9023 towards the village of Cornhill. Castle of Park is situated off this road on the left, approximately 1 mile before Cornhill.
Listings / Environmental Designations- Castle of Park is grade A listed
Solicitors John W Gilbertson Solicitors 16 North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5NA Tel: 01592 759557 Email: [email protected]
Local AuthorityAberdeenshire Council Town House, Low Street, Banff, AB45 1AY Tel: 01467 534333
EntryEntry is available by arrangement with the seller.
Timber and MineralsAll standing and fallen timber and the mineral rights are included in the sale insofar as they are owned.
Fixtures and fittingsFitted carpets are included in the sale. A selection of furniture may be available by separate negotiation.
Rights of Access and Title Conditions There is a right of vehicular right of access over the farm track highlighted in yellow on the sale plan to access the walled garden.
LicensingThe business operates with all the necessary licenses.
RenewablesThere are 14 free standing photovoltaic cells situated on the flat roof of the Gothic Tower. They provide electricity to the Castle and produce an income of about £500 per annum through the Rural Heat Incentive (RHI). The contract started in 2014 and is fixed for 20 years.
Business RatesThe Rateable Value is £12,600.
Health and SafetyGiven the hazards of a rural property we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspections, for your own personal safety.
ViewingStrictly by appointment with the Selling Agents Knight Frank (tel: 0131 222 9600).
OffersOffers should be submitted in Scottish legal form to the selling agents. Prospective purchasers are advised to register their interest in writing with the selling agents following inspection.
Overseas Purchaser(s)Any offer(s) by a purchaser who is resident outwith the United Kingdom must be accompanied by a guarantee from a bank that is acceptable to the seller.
Anti-Money LaunderingAll offers to purchase the property (regardless of whether the offer is on a cash basis or subject to loan funding) must be accompanied with evidence of Source of Funds. This can be in the form of a bank statement showing the purchase price, a financial reference from a bank / funding source, or confirmation from a solicitor that the purchaser has sufficient funds to complete the purchase.
In addition, the purchaser must supply certified copies of his/ her passport and confirmation of residence in terms acceptable under anti money laundering (AML) legislation. These documents will be required for all individuals who will appear on the title once the transaction is complete.
Closing dateA closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective purchasers are urged to note their interest formally to the selling agents. The seller reserves the right to conclude a bargain for the sale of any portions of the subjects of sale ahead of a notified closing date and will not be obliged to accept the highest or any offer for any part of the subjects of sale.
Conditions of Sale1. Title The subjects are sold under the conditions in the Title
Deeds, rights of way (if any), water rights affecting the same, whether shown in the Title Deeds or not. They will be sold as possessed by the Seller and no warranty is given.
2. Deposit On conclusion of missives a deposit of 10 per cent of
the purchase price will be paid with the balance due at the date of entry. This deposit will be non-returnable in the event of a purchaser failing to complete the sale for reasons not attributable to the Sellers or their agents.
Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors.
Important Notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos, Videos etc: The photographs, property videos and virtual viewings etc. show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated July 2020. Photographs dated June 2020. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address. Brochure by wordperfectprint.com.
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This Plan is published for guidance only, and although it is believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed,nor is it intended to form part of any contract. ©Crown copyright and database rights 2020. Licence No. 100021721
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Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationery office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.”
Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationery office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.”
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