Historic Property Of The Month: Seton Castle - 18,000 Sq Ft Of Mystery And Intrigue
This amazing neoclassical castle is close to Edinburgh and is one of Scotland’s jewels. Seton Castle was built in 1789 by Robert Adam using the stone from Seton Palace. His personal touch is evident in the beautifully executed ceiling plasterwork and dramatic bay windowed rooms. By Emma Morby, director of land acquisition at Heritage England
There are secret staircases, curved doors, curved walls, arched windows and hidden doors which add to the charm and sophistication of the architecture and design. It holds national importance and is ranked as a category A building (similar to Grade I in the UK).
Seton was in the ownership of one family from the 1800s to 2003 and has been sensitively refurbished over the years to create a blend of both modern and historic features, including the installation of a full security system and the creation of a state-of-the-art gym, playroom, huge double AGA kitchen, magnificent silk-lined dining room, extensive billiard room, traditional old world bar, cinema, guest cottages, apartments, helipad and a 10,000-bottle wine cellar… Yes that’s right! 10,000 bottles of wine!
The castle is approximately 18,196 sq ft, four stories high and has seven bedrooms, various reception and entertaining rooms and even a walk-in wardrobe. There are two U-shaped wings that lead out from the main castle onto a parterre courtyard, and the family home is surrounded by 13.4 acres of private gardens and parkland.
The accommodation doesn’t stop at just the castle. On the estate, there are three further properties: two 3-bedroom cottages and a hidden suite at the top of a turret spiral staircase. Adjacent to the stables lie a generous coach house and the stable bar – the castle’s authentic private tavern!
This property has a price tag of around £8,000,000 but it’s worth every penny for the right person.
Castles like Seton very seldom reach the property market for sale and, with the right vision, this beautiful property can be used as a spacious family home, a wedding or events business or perhaps a luxury hotel. After all, you have a built-in wine cellar for 10,000 bottles of wine.
