£2.65m Aberdour, Scotland. Fairytale Couston Castle For Sale
Couston Castle, Aberdour, Scotland is For Sale with Knight Frank.
Our Description
Couston Castle is a striking fairytale residence with a lochside setting in Fife, just a short distance from Edinburgh. Dating back to the late 12th century, the castle has a long and fascinating history, from its fortified 16th-century role to its decline in the 19th century and remarkable reconstruction in the 1980s using original stone and salvaged materials. The award-winning restoration, combined with significant upgrades by the current owners, has preserved the castle’s historic character while introducing contemporary style, modern kitchens and bathrooms, and luxurious finishes throughout.
Set within 5.37 acres beside Otterston Loch, the multi-level home offers both grandeur and comfort. Its interiors include a vaulted sitting room with original fireplace, a glass-walled dining and living area with Caithness stone floors, a Gaggenau-equipped kitchen with twin islands, and a gym suite with sauna and wet room. Upstairs, highlights include a cinema room, oak-panelled drawing room, and a principal suite with copper bath, alongside additional bedrooms, en suites, and a bunk room. The grounds feature landscaped gardens, an outdoor kitchen, orchard, and play area, as well as a two-storey barn, triple garage with staff/guest flat above, and modern estate facilities such as kennels and gardener’s compound.
Key Selling Points
- Restored and award-winning lochside castle close to Edinburgh
- Historic origins dating back to the 12th century with authentic stonework
- 5.37 acres of landscaped grounds with lawns, orchard, and outdoor kitchen
- Vaulted sitting room, glass-walled living/dining space, and oak-panelled drawing room
- High-spec Gaggenau kitchen with dual islands
- Principal suite with copper bath plus multiple bedrooms, en suites, and bunk room
- Gym suite with sauna, wet room, and private cinema room
- Outbuildings including two-storey barn, triple garage, and staff/guest flat