'Magnificent' flat inside historic Scottish castle goes on the market

SCOTS have the chance to live in a real castle thanks to a "magnificent" historical property which has landed on the market.

The two-bedroom flat is inside Dalzell House, a Grade-A listed baronial castle situated in the former Dalzell Estate, in Motherwell.

It features an open plan living space, a kitchen, two double bedrooms and a shower room, arranged over one floor.

(Image: Morison & Smith / Rightmove) The first bedroom is believed to be the castle's former chapel, while the second is located inside the castle's turret, meaning it has a unique round shape with two small arrow slit-type windows.

(Image: Morison & Smith / Rightmove) (Image: Morison & Smith / Rightmove) The property includes a feature fireplace with a wood-burning stove and barrel vaulted ceilings, with the property's estate agents say spans more than 10 metres in length and "gives a real sense of medieval grandeur".

(Image: Morison & Smith / Rightmove) There is also private car parking, two single garages, communal gardens, patios and shared spaces.

The building is centred around a late 15th century tower house which was built by the Dalzells' of the Hamilton family. 

It went on to receive significant extension work during the 17th and 19th centuries, and the property was refurbished in the mid-1980s to convert it into 18 separate flats.

The house sits within acres of woodland known as Dalzell Park and is attached to Baron's Haugh - which is owned by the RSPB - making it a popular spot for dog walkers and bird watchers.

(Image: Morison & Smith / Rightmove) Morison and Smith, the estate agent handling the sale, said the property has "a real countryside feel which has created a friendly and neighbourly community who look after each other".

The property is close to Motherwell town centre, while Motherwell train station is around five minutes away by car, offering rail links to major cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh.

It has been listed on the market for offers over £265,000.