Historic Scottish castle visited by Charles Dickens for sale in Edinburgh

This historic, 16th century castle in the Ravelston area, features a viewing tower, gymnasium, cinema room, games room, a separate Gatehouse and grounds of 4.4 acres with walled gardens...all which could be yours.

Craigcrook Castle near Edinburgh has welcomed the likes of Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Sir Walter Scott, Alfred Lord Tennyson and George Eliot over the past few centuries.The stunning three storey castle, built in 1542 by William Adamson, boasts a round tower that offers breathtaking views of Corstorphine Hill, Blackhall and The Firth of Forth.The castle just three miles from the Scottish capital is currently on sale at £6,000,000 with Ballantynes, for first time in nearly 300 years.But at the price, you may need to have won the lottery to realise regal dreams and live in your own castle.

Picture: the castle has beautiful views, Ballantynes

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The Grade B Listed property had passed hands a number of times before John Strachan, Writer to the Signet acquired the castle and left it to Craigcrook Mortification Trust in 1719.The buyer will also get a modern two bedroom gatehouse at the entrance to the castle which could offer a renovation project for DIY enthusiasts.The castle has played host to a number of famous visitors, not least Great Expectations author Charles Dickens.The original design set out a tower house that has been extended and adapted throughout the years. In recent years the castle has been let on a long lease for commercial purposes and in the 1970's a single storey L shaped annex building was added to the eastern wing of the castle. Since this period the castle has been used as offices.

Picture: Craigcrook Castle, Ballantynes

If you have a few horses to house you need look no further than the gorgeous two storey stables on site next to a large garage for a box to transport them in.Surrounding the castle is more than four acres of attractive landscaped gardens, a small area of mature woodland and the original walled garden.

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