If you prefer your homes to be grand, imposing and picturesque, then take a look at Dalmoak Castle in Scotland.
Located in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, the handsome property is a listed Tudor-style Gothic mansion now on sale for less than £900,000.
The castellated Scottish home was designed by the architect Alexander Watt (1827-1890) for John Aiken (1801-1875). The house was then inherited by his son James Aiken (1843-1928).
Dating back to 1866, the extraordinary Victorian home showcases a rich array of original features, such as the stunning Corinthian columns and beautiful stained glass windows depicting Celtic mythological scenes. According to the selling agents, Savills, these windows may be the largest stained glass windows in a private house in the UK.
Further period details include gun loops, armorial plaques and monograms of the former owner, James Aiken, on keystones.
Dalmoak Castle has had a rich and interesting history, being used as the local headquarters for the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, and then in 1989 becoming a nursing home.
After undergoing complete restoration work in the 1990s, the castellated mansion retains its current commercial use under Scotland Class 8 as a residential school/college/training centre/nursing home.
Spanning 9,500 sq ft of interior space, the home has 14 bedrooms – several accompanied by ensuite bathrooms – two tower rooms, a wine cellar in the basement, offices and a grand hallway with imperial staircase.
The drawing room is the epitome of elegance, with its carved fireplace, gold cornicing and high ceilings.
The sweeping grounds mainly consist of lawned gardens. For more outside space though, there is a roof terrace on the fourth floor of the mansion.
This property is available for £895,000 through Savills.
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