USP New lease of life

With its striking clock tower, turrets and castellated dovecot, Inchrye Steadings has been a familiar sight on the Fife landscape near Lindores for almost 200 years.

Built to serve Inchrye Priory, a Georgian Gothic Revival house

built in 1827 but demolished in the 1960s, the ravages of time had left their mark on the largely roofless landmark.

However, the B-listed steading is now being saved in a conversion project by a Scottish eco-developer. The Good House Company plans to create four homes within the U-shaped property.

Each will incorporate a unique part of the old building with its exposed stone work, octagonal turrets, kennels, clock tower and horse mill.

While the architecture of Inchrye reflects its rural setting, with slate roofs, locally-sourced stonework and private gardens, the new homes will have contemporary features, such as wood-burning stoves, underfloor heating and tripleglazed windows which lock in heat and promote solar gain.

Solid oak flooring and a choice of kitchen are part of the spec, as well as a security system and concealed Sonos surround sound.

Inchrye is being marketed by Bell Ingram Land and Estate Agents, with prices starting at £369,000, and the first entry dates are expected to be announced soon.