Scotland has hundreds of beautiful castles dotted around its landscape but how would you feel about owning your own?
Well, your dream could come true with a recent listing on the market – a stunning Scottish castle that comes with 20 rooms and access to its own private beach.
The beautiful Orchardton Castle in Auchencairn, which overlooks the Solway Firth, also comes with no less than 15 toilets and even its own cinema room.
The stunning Grade B listed Scottish Baronial Style castle in Dumfries and Galloway has over 40 rooms, over four floors, and is on the market for offers over £1,700,000.
The estate grounds extend to around 5 acres with a mixture of lawns, mature shrubs and a pond.
Originally constructed in the late 18th Century for Robert Maxwell as a Mansion House, it was subsequently largely rebuilt in 1881 into the castle it is today.
Best of all, it was recently refurbished in 2011, with new roof, electrics, central heating and pipe work.
Speaking about this most intriguing of listings, Estate agents Fine & Country said: "the current owners continue to lovingly restore it with new windows and décor.
"Whilst some areas still require some TLC Orchardton offers outstanding potential as a wonderful family home or scope for business ventures such as a boutique hotel, wedding venue or conversion to apartments."
Unique rooms on offer in the castle include a Music room, Sewing Room, private cinema, table tennis room and even a library.
Not only does it have access to a private beach but due to its location on the Gulf steam, the grounds can also be home to a number of unusual plants and trees, should the new owners be keen gardeners.
You can view the full listing here.
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