Mansion with 69 rooms to go under the hammer

A Highland Perthshire mansion which boasts a remarkable 69 rooms is set to be sold at auction with a guide price of just £550,000.

Estate agents are never known for underselling a property and the auction house’s description of Drumcharry House by Fortingall is not short of hyperbole.

“Jaw dropping, mystical, magnificent, superior are just a few of the words that would describe this unique and charismatic property,” say Wilsons Auctions of the vast property.

“Standing in 2.5 acres of garden grounds this B-listed detached house built in 1834 offers over 69 rooms in its entirety and as huge as that may sound, this friendly giant has a certain surety about exactly what it has to offer and quite rightly so, it has a more than homely ambiance, surprising, given its size.

“This property is also flooded with natural, bright light, adding to its warm and hospitable character.”

They admit that whoever buys Drumcharry may need deep pockets to restore the house to its former glory.

“At a ripe old age of 182 it’s none too surprising that this precious old gem is in need of some TLC and repair – for most this will be a minor detail,” they say.

The vast living space is approximately 1,500sqm and in addition to the main house, there is a six-bedroom apartment split over three floors with its own kitchen and two bathrooms.

Original features include turrets and Gothic-style doors on the exterior, an ornate fireplace in the inner hall with lavish turquoise Islamic tiles and oak wood panelling throughout.

Drumcharry House could be yours for £550,000.