The Courier & Advertiser (Fife Edition)
Historic Arts and Crafts house goes up for sale
milnathort: Former hospital and youth hostel on market for £775,000
A late Arts and Crafts house that served as a hospital during the First World War has gone on the market.
Nether Tillyrie House, near Milnathort, was built in 1912 but just a few years later it was being used to treat injured servicemen.
It also operated as a youth hostel during the Second World War.
Owner Donald Graham said he was looking to downsize but would miss the property.
He said: “We know the house was built for a successful engineer and his wife – they had been involved in building the railway in Sri Lanka.
“Sadly she died in childbirth having twins. One twin survived, and they never moved in.
“Soon after that, the war came and it was used as an auxiliary hospital.”
“We have a plaque inside the front door to commemorate the use as an auxiliary hospital and we have old postcards showing nurses in white uniforms and people recuperating.”
He continued: “I find it fascinating – over the 30 years we’ve been here we’ve been accumulating bits and pieces and we have a folder with one or two interesting pictures and letters in it.”
He said: “It’s a big property and we had a big family – we have enjoyed it enormously but it’s a bit too much house for us now.
“We will miss it hugely, it’s a lovely property. It’s been built to last.
“It’s very Arts and Crafts – I wish I knew who the architect was.
“No expense was spared so I am thinking it was a really good architect.”
Nether Tillyrie House is being sold by CDK Galbraith for offers over £775,000.
I wish I knew who the architect was. No expense was spared so I am thinking it was a really good architect