Million pound mansion home located in Pollock Castle estate hits the market

Live like royalty, but without the heating bill, in this million pound home that's currently for sale in a regal setting.

Despite not looking like a traditional castle, Pollock Castle is fit for modern day royalty thanks to its well appointed accommodation, facilities and location - within Pollock Castle Estate.

Designed by Manor Kingdom in 1998 and completed in 2003, Pollock Castle is a custom built detached family home in the distinctive Scottish ‘Adam’ Style design, as was the original Pollok Castle.

The original castle moat, now barely distinguishable, marks the boundary of the property site.

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Two gate houses, the stable, and the gardener’s cottage which made up the original Estate still remain, and are privately owned.

The interesting history of Pollock Castle makes for an even more enviable place to live.

Pollok (also known as Pollock) is one of the oldest family names recorded in Scotland, derived from the ancient lands of Pollock in Renfrewshire.

Originally, Pollok Castle was a tower house castle built by the Pollok family circa 12th Century. The Castle was rebuilt between 1686 and 1694 by Sir Robert Pollok.

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It was destroyed by fire in 1880 and rebuilt in 1886 incorporating the surviving elements of the earlier structure. It was requisitioned by the British Army in 1939 during World War II except for one wing occupied by the Pollok family.

In 1944, the castle was abandoned and deteriorated and later demolished in 1952.

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Some of the original foundations and castle walls remain, on which the house has been built, notably a portion of the north wall still remains.

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On the market with Nicol Estate Agents, this custom built home is set over three floors and boasts five bedrooms (two en suite), dressing room, breakfast room, drawing room, modern kitchen, family bathroom, formal dining room, games room, cinema room and library.

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Outside there are several outhouses, including a guest house, terraces and three car garage.

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There's also a spacious viewing deck with Jacuzzi.

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On the market for offers over £1,150,000, sellers Nicol Estae Agents describe the property as: "A custom built family home, this property offers 21st Century elegance living on a grand scale.

"Pollok Castle is accessed by electric gates, the property is set on an elevated and private setting.

"Surrounded on two sides by the original castle walls, it has breath taking views of Glasgow and the hills beyond. Pollok Castle has approximately 1.5 acres of easy to manage mature gardens and sits within the private 9.5 acre Pollok Castle Estate amid private parkland, rich in wildlife.

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"The property offers an exceptional level of privacy whilst being centrally located for Glasgow, the central belt and its amenities.

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"This popular suburb is located approximately 9 miles to the South of Glasgow’s City Centre and is conveniently situated for commuter access to nearby M77/M8 & Glasgow Southern Orbital."