Z Castle
Kilmartin Castle, Argyll (c) 2014 Knight Frank
Did you guess correctly ? Our front page headline photo is the kitchen of a fine castle, not a cave’s culinary contribution.
For those readers of a certain age, the instantly recognisable theme from Z-Cars may come to mind. However, this Z-Castle is a different thing altogether. A Z-plan castle has a strong central square/rectangular accommodation element, with small towers attached at diagonally opposite corners. Kilmartin Castle is of the Z-plan ilk. This week’s first listing is for the large section of our readers who keenly email for castles. We are doing the best we can to oblige and make sure the whole of the UK is checked, so we can list and share details of the various castles either available now, or coming up for sale soon.
Kilmartin Castle is recently restored, and without seeming too trite, is a very large amount of home for the money – much more than can be bought for the same amount within the M25. Indeed a one bed flat in a shared block is about the price equivalent of this magnificent, and ancient building. Basically you pay your money and take your choice.
Kilmartin Castle, Argyll (c) 2014 Knight Frank
Agency Summary: Kilmartin Castle – 3 Bedrooms; 2 Reception Rooms; 3 Bathrooms; Approximately 257.1 sqm; Listed; Around 1.00 acres (0.4 hectares) of Grounds.
Dining – 16th Century Style (c) 2014 Knight Frank
Agency Description: Kilmartin Castle is a semi-fortified, late 16th c. residence and has a private situation to the north of the small Argyll village of Kilmartin, with excellent views of the surrounding countryside.
It was built as a variation of the popular Z-plan, consisting of a main block lying north and south, with round towers projecting from the south-west and north-east corners. A small secondary stair-tower rises part way along the west front. The SW tower contains the main stair with a service stair contained in a semi-circular projection from the hall. The other tower contains a series of bathrooms.
Upstairs Has Castle Comforts (c) 2014 Knight Frank
The entrance leads into a vaulted passage which links the main stair to the kitchen, dining room and store which are all vaulted. On the first floor there is the great hall and a bedroom with en suite bathroom. On the upper floor are two further bedrooms with en suite facilities.
Kilmartin Castle is approached over a gravel driveway which ends in a large parking and turning area at the front of the castle. There are large sweeping lawns flanked by mature conifer trees.
Location: Kilmartin Castle, Castle Park, Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RQ.
Tenure: Feuhold [Scottish Freehold Equivalent].
Guide: £375,000.
Contact Knight Frank Agencies Tel: 0131 222 9600 – Michael Jones. Please can readers help Unique Property Bulletin stay free to use by letting the estate agent/owner know that you found their property on the Unique Property Bulletin website. Thankyou.
Online Brochure ….
http://search.knightfrank.co.uk/edn130153
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Thatched Top
Thatched & Detached at Gweek, Cornwall (c) 2014 Miller Countrywide
A big thankyou to one of our readers for emailing this unusual thatched gem to share with other readers.
Don’t Get Out Of The Wrong Side Of The Bed (c) 2014 Miller Countrywide
Agency Description: An exquisitely restored, detached Grade 2 listed, thatched 18th Century 2 bedroom detached lodge house of immense charm and ambience. Pretty cottage garden, together with a wild woodland garden. Private off road parking.
Curvey Kitchen – Full Of Character (c) 2014 Miller Countrywide
Location: Gweek Drive, Near Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6UD.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £295,000
Contact Miller Countrywide Tel: 01326 389 366. Please can readers help the Unique Property Bulletin stay free to use by letting the estate agent/owner know that you found their property on the Unique Property Bulletin website. Thankyou.
Online Brochure ….
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Ailsa Craig Island Curling Building (c) 2001 Russ McLean
This is just one building we have sold via the auction route. Proof positive that this is an effective and efficient way of selling unique property.
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Bound Outwards
Outward Bound Centre, Tan-Y-Craig, Denbighshire (c) 2014 Eirian Evans
Auctioneers Summary: Vacant former outward bound residential centre in need of refurbishment. The property comprises Kitchen, Lounge, Drying Room, Storage and a Shower/WC Block to the ground floor and three bed/bunk rooms to the first floor.
The property is situated in a scenic rural location that lies approximately 6 miles to the north of Llangollen and 5 miles south of Ruthin. Access is from either the A425 or B5429 via several unnamed lanes.
Outward Bound Centre, Tan-Y-Craig, Denbighshire (c) 2014 Roy Pugh
Location: Former Outward Bound Centre, Tan-Y-Craig, Pentre Celyn, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2LE.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £100,000 – Auction Lot 97. Auction Date 26 Feb 2014. Always remember to check whether this is an FTSAA = Failed-To-Sell-At-Auction if you stumble upon this listing after the auction date. You may secure a bargain if luck is with you.
Contact Roy Pugh Auctioneers Tel: 0844 2722444. Please can readers help the Unique Property Bulletin stay free to use by letting the auctioneer know that you found their property on the Unique Property Bulletin website. Thankyou.
Online Brochure ….
http://www.pugh-auctions.com/Lot/Liverpool/20140226/097
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Mill & Acres
Gledfield Mill, Sutherland (c) 2014 Bell Ingram
Situated in a beautiful setting with south facing gardens overlooking the River Carron Gledfield Mill, which is C Listed, retains its original mill workings and has spacious accommodation on split levels. Well established and successful holiday cottage.
Morning room, living/dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, master double bedroom, two further bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom. Approximately 4 acres of garden grounds with paddock.
Gledfield Mill, Sutherland (c) 2014 Bell Ingram
Agency Description: Gledfield Mill is situated above the River Carron in the remote and beautiful area of the Gledfield Estate near Ardgay in Sutherland. Gledfield has its own primary school with another in Bonar Bridge where there are shops, a hotel, post office, restaurant, takeaway, library and bank. There is a choice of secondary schools at Tain Royal Academy or Dornoch Academy. Ardgay has a railway station with services at Inverness to the south and Thurso/Wick to the north. The house has access to the outside from both floors. There is a paddock ideal for a pony or the hobby farmer. The surrounding area has some of the most spectacular scenery in the district and is well placed for exploring Caithness and Sutherland with castles and ancient monuments, wildlife, fishing and shooting. Gledfield Mill, which is C Listed, is presently used as successful holiday cottage, with a high standard of accommodation. Holiday website …
http://www.scotia-sc.com/gledfieldmill/
Th Mill has consistent seasonal lets making this an attractive business opportunity together with the perfect second home/holiday home.
Gledfield Mill, Sutherland (c) 2014 Owner’s Collection
Gledfield Mill would equally suite as a permanent family home in this delightful rural setting. Retaining the original mill workings and vaulted ceilings has preserved the character of this unique property which offers spacious accommodation on two levels. The large bright rooms are well equipped for modern day living with two large public rooms, three double bedrooms and kitchen with utility area.
Location: Gledfield Mill, Ardgay, Sutherland IV24 3BW.
Tenure: Feuhold [Scottish Freehold Equivalent].
Guide: £350,000.
Contact Bell Ingram Agencies Tel: 01463 717 799. Please can readers help Unique Property Bulletin stay free to use by letting the estate agent know that you found their property on the Unique Property Bulletin website. Thankyou.
Online Brochure ….
http://www.bellingram.co.uk/properties/show/1246
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Unique Property Competition
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Jingle Coins – Unique Property Bulletin Prize – Mainly For Fun
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Competition Hint …
On Our Paper Version Of The Bulletin Illustrated In Our 100th Online Edition, How Much Was The Guard House Guide Priced At?
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Old School – New Life
Former Towyn Road Youth & Community Centre, Conwy (c) 2014 Roy Pugh
This is an interesting old school up for auction. Seemingly a minor point, but worth the roofers time and effort – we have an ornate covering for this structure. Quite eye catching. Similarly eye capturing is the guide price – £50,000.
Auctioneers Description: Two storey former community centre offered with vacant possession. Approximate net internal areas:
Ground Floor: Entrance Area, Hall, Meeting/Play Rooms, Kitchen, Stores and Toilets 230.12 sq m, (2,477 sq ft).
First Floor: Offices, Meeting Rooms and Storage 66.80 sq m, (719 sq ft).
Total: 296.92 sq m, (3,196 sq ft).
Former Towyn Road Youth & Community Centre, Conwy (c) 2014 Roy Pugh
Enclosed yard area, hard standing car park areas and enclosed rear court yard. Approximately 0.14 Hectares (0.35 Acres).
Former Towyn Road Youth & Community Centre, Conwy (c) 2014 Roy Pugh
Location: Former Towyn Road Youth & Community Centre, Towyn Road, Towyn, Conwy, North Wales, LL22 9ER.
Tenure: Freehold.
Guide: £50,000 – Auction Lot 110. Auction Date 27 Feb 2014. Always remember to check whether this is an FTSAA = Failed-To-Sell-At-Auction if you stumble upon this listing after the auction date. You may secure a bargain if luck is with you.
Contact Roy Pugh Auctioneers Tel: 0844 2722444. Please can readers help the Unique Property Bulletin stay free to use by letting the auctioneer know that you found their property on the Unique Property Bulletin website. Thankyou.
Online Brochure ….
http://www.pugh-auctions.com/Lot/Manchester/20140227/110
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Heartbeat II ?
Former Police Station, Ince, Wigan (c) 2014 Eddisons
For some reason we have had many emails looking to buy a former police station – even from television companies. Must be a new series of The Bill or Heartbeat on the way! The thing is, out of 11 police stations recently listed in London, all are now “under offer”. There is definitely some form of movement in the property market. Here is hoping that it is gentle – no more boom and bust. Too much of a shock to the system.
Anyways, here we have a modest police station for sale in Wigan.
Agency Summary: Redevelopment/refurbishment opportunity. Former police station plus rear garage and store. Potential for redevelopment subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. Approximately 6125sqft / 569.01sqm.
Former Police Station, Ince, Wigan (c) 2014 Pugh & Co
This property was previously listed at the Roy Pugh Auction on 10 July 2012 but Failed To Sell At Auction – FTSAA.
Earlier – FTSAA – Failed To Sell At Auction Listing
The clear thing is, given the time this building has remained empty and for sale, there may be a margin of flexibility in the sale price. The seller can always say “no”. On the other hand if you have a very cheeky offer under the £100,000 mark, and the answer is a “yes”, then that may very well be a good buy.
Location: Former Police Station, 492 Warrington Road, Ince, Wigan, WN3 4TB
Tenure: Long Leasehold – Leasehold for the residue of the term of 999 years from 1 November 1889, subject to a yearly rent of £16.89.
Guide: £150,000.
Contact Eddisons Agencies Tel: 0333 6000 120. Please can readers help the Unique Property Bulletin stay free to use by letting the estate agent/auctioneer know that you found their property on the Unique Property Bulletin website. Thankyou.
Online Brochure ….
http://propertylink.estatesgazette.com/property-details/5542843-ince-wigan-wn3-4tb
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Architecturally Unique
Sodae House Design – Neat Moat Bridge ! (c) 2014 VMX Architects
This unique architecture is not currently for sale, but as with this section of the Unique Property Bulletin, it is nice to illustrate the work of different and creative architects’ minds. It is also a way to locate an architect with like-minded projects to the one that chimes with your own particular dream design of a unique home.
Narrative: In a nature area between Amsterdam, Amstelveen and Ouderkerk aan de Amstel, lies the Kostverlorenkade 1; an island measuring 1200m2. Here, VMX build a 500m2 house. The starting point for the concept was the perception of the landscape, the distant high buildings of the Zuid As and the Rembrandt Tower as well as the view of the aeroplanes travelling to and from Schiphol.
Sodae House – Photograph Montage
Sodae House Design (c) 2014 VMX Architects
The living room and kitchen are arranged in a loft-like space on the first floor. The more intimate areas (bedrooms and bathrooms) are situated on the ground floor, orientated towards the garden on the backside. The basement contains an additional programme such as a fitness room and a home cinema. The house forms an object in the landscape; the island acts as the plinth.
Nominated for the Gouden A.A.P. 2010 (Amsterdam.Architecture.Prize.)
Contact: VMX Architects, Stadionplein 22, 1076 CM Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Tel: +31 (0)20 6761211
Website: http://www.vmxarchitects.nl/project_259.html
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Try Before You Buy …..
Mill For A Magic Moment
As is usually the case – property included within the try-before-you-buy section of the Unique Property Bulletin – is NOT for sale. Our endeavour is to provide a sample, and actual experience of what it would be like to live in any particular genre of unusual abode for our readers to possibly call home in the future. This specific listing is for a short-stay break.
Brinkburn Mill, Rothbury, Northumberland (c) 2014 The Landmark Trust
Next to the River Coquet in a quiet wooded valley is Brinkburn Mill, wheel and grinding stones still in place as a reminder of an earlier age. This feels a remote location but Brinkburn Priory is just over the garden wall and the beaches and Northumbrian castles are only a few miles away.
Brinkburn Mill, Northumberland (c) 2014 Landmark Trust / N. Shuttleworth
The present mill lies at the end of a long lawn, looking back towards the pretty Gothick manor house that stands beside the soaring priory church. This mill was built in about 1800 near the site of its medieval predecessor, but was later dressed up to improve the view from the house. The wheel and grinding stones are still here, although long unused. At the upper end of the mill, and previously separate from it, are two grander rooms. These may have been an office or perhaps a fishing lodge. One is now the sitting-room, with tall windows facing east to catch the morning sun.
Location: Brinkburn Mill, Longframlington, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 8AR [postcode/satnav is approximate].
Tenure: Short Term Holiday Stay.
Guide: Sleeps 4 – 4 nights from £262.00 – equivalent to £16.38 per person per night
Availability: Brinkburn Mill Availability
Contact: The Landmark Trust Booking Enquiries: 01628 825925 – Please can readers help the Unique Property Bulletin stay free to use by letting the owner/booking office know that you found their property on the Unique Property Bulletin website. Thankyou
Online Brochure ….
http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/brinkburn-mill-5083#tabs=0
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