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House of the week
Experience French chateau-style living
Posted: 2008/09/14
WE bring you the most impressive house new on the market this week...
Craig Gowan, Broughty Ferry O/O £675,000
THE sale of Craig Gowan offers not only the chance to experience French chateaustyle living within Scotland but also the chance to make this B-listed building fit perfectly with 21st century living.
For it comes with permission for conversion into three apartments with a new split-level house built in the grounds.
On sale at offers over £675,000, through agents Savills, the property can also be split in two, with the house selling at offers over £550,000 and the house site at offers over £125,000.
Built in 1878, the house – which includes a basement level – comes with an array of architectural features, such as a central staircase and decorative cornicing.
With five reception rooms, there is no shortage of living space. There are 14 bedrooms as well as former kitchens and bathrooms.
Best bit: Elegant chateau-style appearance.
Worst bit: With nearly 10,000 sq ft of living space, it is too large for family living.
Telephone: 01356 628628
