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THIS WEEK: Properties that have found fame on film – including this stunning flat from an Oscar-wining classic

YOUR property slowly pans into view, a star of the opening scene in a British-made film that set the Oscars alight. Hamilton Grand in St Andrews had a non-speaking part in Chariots Of Fire, the inspiring 1981 film which recounted the story of Scots Olympic champion Eric Liddell.

It was nominated for seven Oscars the following year and won four, including Best Picture.

Ian Charleson, who played runner Liddell, is seen striding through the chill waters of St Andrews’ West Sands ahead of the white-clad 1924 British Olympic team.

Accompanied by the brilliant music of Vangelis, the team leap the white picket fence protecting the town’s historic Old Course and run toward what was portrayed as The Carlton Hotel.

The magnificent building did originally open as a hotel – The Grand – in 1895.

It was the brainchild of Thomas Hamilton, rumoured to have made his move in anger at being denied membership of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.

It became a holiday home for royalty, politicians, some of the earliest Hollywood movie stars and top golfers, during The Open.

As well as its walk-on part in Chariots Of Fire, the building is familiar to golf lovers all over the world as the backdrop to the Old Course’s 18th green.

The hotel was requisitioned by the RAF during the Second World War as a berth for pilots.

It then became the poshest student accommodation in Scotland, for St Andrews University before falling into dilapidation after the millennium.

A refurbishment programme saved the property, now divided into 26 luxury apartments of two, three and four-bedroom flats.

A two-bedroom apartment is currently being marketed by Chesterton International at £1,050,000.

It boasts high ceilings, arched windows, columns and access to a sixth floor terrace overlooking the 18th green of the Old Course.

It has painted wood trim and walls, Kohler sanitary ware and taps, and a kitchen with natural stone counter tops, stained wood cabinets and appliances. The building is managed by the nearby Old Course Hotel.

Residents benefit from priority services at the spa and dining at the hotel as well as butler service, valet parking, private chefs and full housekeeping services.

Living like a movie star, basically. Chestertons International. Tel 0207 201 2071