The controversial restoration of an ancient Spanish castle, which was viewed as a monumental “cock-up” by some and hailed by others as a stunning and sympathetic labour of conservation, has been shortlisted for a global architecture prize.

Matrera castle, a 1,000-year-old hilltop fortress in the Cádiz province of southern Spain, has found itself at the centre of bitter clash between traditionalists and modernists following a painstaking “consolidation and restoration” project that sa… (View original article)

A fairytale Highland castle is back on the market after plans to create the “most desirable luxury hotel in Scotland” collapsed.

A wealthy developer last year pledged to invest millions to create a five-star hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant in Carbisdale Castle near Bonar Bridge.

However, last night the building’s owners the Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA) confirmed the deal with Aberdeen Capital Ltd was off amid “growing concerns” that the sale would be completed.

The castle, which overlooks the Kyle of Sutherland, will be put back on the open market… (View original article)

THERE are stunning properties all across Scotland , but the small town of Cardross in Argyll and Bute has its fair share of stunning homes.

Placed between Dumbarton and Helensburgh, Cardross is a popular village for those living in the area, with stunning walks, and a world class golf course only a stones throw away.

We take a look at two of the properties which are featured currently on leading property website Savills.

Longbarn, Cardross: Offers Over £495,000 Th… (View original article)

The iconic Kryal Castle in Ballarat looks set to change hands again. 

The owners have put it up for sale five years after buying it and putting significant resources into renovations. 

Real estate agents Colliers International said in a statement the owners consortium Castle Tourism and Entertainment decided it was the right time to sell. 

“Given the growth in visitation and buyer appetite, they now feel the time is right for a new owner to usher this unique property… (View original article)

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An Australian entrepreneur has been forced to slash the asking price of her Scottish castle for £2.6 million (A$4.8m) less than it cost her to buy and refurbish.

Kate Armstrong, the founder of price comparison website Confused.com, bought Cassillis House in 2009 for £3 million (A$5.6m), before spending millions of pounds giving the neglected property a 21st-century makeover.

The 112 room … (View original article)

Yours for £5.7million: Spectacular 10th century Italian castle (comes with village)
The 18,000-square-foot Castle di Sismano was put up for sale this week and comes with part of the nearby villageCastle has its own 22-room bed and breakfast, and there are 17 other farmhouses and seven villas included in dealThe impressive 2,100-acre estate is situated in Todi, Italy which is just an hour and a half’s drive away from Rome  By
Becky Pemberton For Mailonline

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