Historic Fife castle on sale for less than an Edinburgh family home

This restored L-shaped tower, Rossend Castle, is for sale in a charming Fife town, and it costs less than you think.

Rossend Castle is a fine example of a Scottish L-shaped tower house dating from the 14th century, reconstructed in the 16th century and restored in the late 20th century.

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It is currently used as a landmark headquarters office but planning permission can be sought to turn it into a residential home, giving new owners the chance to have their own Scottish castle of eight bedrooms.

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Set over four floors, the castle has three great halls, a Queen Mary's room and a penthouse.

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The ground floor accommodation comprises: a grand entrance hall, turnpike staircase, the old kitchen, three stores, a kitchenette and some WCs.On the first floors there's the great hall, Queen Mary's Room and a reception room.

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The second floor is home to the second great hall and, currently, three offices.On the third floor there's the third great hall and a further four offices and finally on the top floor there is a penthouse office, store rooms and more WCs.

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Outside there is a car parking area and a derelict house known as the 'sugar house' and generous gardens.

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The castle is located in Burntisland, a small seaside village about 45 minutes from Edinburgh and over an hour from Glasgow.

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Rossend Castle is on the market for offers over £500,000 with Rettie.