Portmahomack 16th century ‘castle’ for sale
A 16th century “castle” in Portmahomack has been put on the market with offers of over £320,000 invited.
The grade B listed Little Tarrel Castle is a three-bedroom home which has been “sympathetically restored” over the years, with a full restoration having taken place in the 1980s.
According to records, the property was built in 1559 by Alexander Ross — the legitimated son of Walter Ross of Balnagown, chief of Clan Ross and the eighth Laird of Balnagown.
According to the particulars, the one-of-a-kind building retains many of its traditional features, such as fine stonework, fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, timber beams, thick wooden doors, original shot holes, gun loops and arrow slits.
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Located around 1.5 miles south of Portmahomack on the B9165, the home also features a private garden with a raised terrace wrapping around the home, mature trees, an enclosed stone wall and far-reaching views of the countryside.
However, the property has an F-grade EPC rating — but it does have the potential to reach a C-grade rating, according to details shared with would-be buyers.
Estate agents for the property, Strutt and Parker, said: “Little Tarrel Castle is a characterful ‘B’ listed small fortalice originally built in the 16th century, which has been sympathetically restored over the years to offer a range of spacious and comfortable accommodation arranged in an L-shape formation over three floors.”
Little Tarrel Castle was first listed in April 2024, looking for offers over £340,000, but was reduced to £320,000 in May. View the full listing on www.struttandparker.com/properties/portmahomack
