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True -- and I hear you, but most of my audience is in the US, and it's what comes most naturally to me. I'll try to throw more metric in there for you though. I do recognize the superiority of the metric system@@lppoqql
I went the nc500 during a heatwave last September and it was 25-30c for the week only had 1 day of rain :D It was raining for weeks after so I was quite fortunate
It really is a huge estate, and beautiful land. I think we calculated that if the new owner explored 5 new acres a week it would take 100 years to explore it all. If you focused just on the land then it is priced at just over $1,000/acre- and then you get the castle and 20 outbuildings for free.
The person that acquires this estate is likely to be one that doesn’t want to do anything w/ the land other than own it, as a means to diversify their asset portfolio
No way I found out about Dunbeath castle a few months ago and was obsessed with the front enterance and kind of wanted to know more about the place, crazy to see that it's now on sale and there's a complete high quality tour of the interior now
I'm so glad you found the video! I just changed the thumbnail in your honor :) High Quality? You're too kind! We're trying to continually improve the quality of our tours. Thanks for watching.
Tbh i have seen many luxurious modern homes which i think is just steel boxes videos in YT but this one really feels like home for sure no doubt... Nothing more luxurious than comfort and peacefulness ....
Thanks for watching! I've been in a lot of these "steel boxes" and can confirm that it felt really nice in there. Another video you might like of ours is the San Francisco Mansion -- the green room, the dining room and the bedroom floor were all fantastic. It was a historic turn-of-the-century home that was built to last.
It would be like a dream to visit a place like Dunbeath castle. This tour makes me imagine if I could live there and what a mysterious magical experience it would be.
You're not buying a property, you're buying a village! Thank you for the tour and sharing the amazing vistas, this property is an amazing legacy and best wishes to whoever volunteers to take up the role of caretaker.
@@philipwellsrealestate it’s lovely, it can feel a bit isolated at times, but Inverness isn’t too far away for a day trip. The views as you saw are stunning and the dunbeath estate is absolutely great, love walking up to the little white cemetery winding along the river past the prisoners leap which is just gorgeous!
I could imagine myself in the garden in the summer, reading a nice book. And listening to my music and just enjoying nature or taking a nice long walk on the property. This is heaven. Honestly, this is beautiful my heart flutters when I see this.
My calculations put any danger thousands of years away- the volcanic rock that the castle sits on luckily has a very low erosion rate, around 1/1000th of a meter per year. Thanks for watching! We have some other great properties coming up.
This is absolutely beautiful, this is the house and estate i would live my entire life in. A fantastical garden almost emanating magic, a medieval castle beside a clean seashore, your very own river to spend time with your wife and children. What more could someone ask from life? I'm only 17 but, if by any chance this is still on sale a few 10 years later, I'd definitely work my ahh off to buy it. I hope for the best to whomever buys the estate, but my toxic trait wishes for it to remain until I can.
Love your down to earth manner in which you have to show this beautiful historic castle. The castle is something an ordinary citizen like myself could never afford but so enjoyed your tour. Thank you!
Never seen a more perfect property. Scotland and the whole British isles are truely incredible. im from South Australia and we have the beautiful Adelaide hills which doesnt even come close compared to how nice this is! wow
Thanks! I'm glad we did it justice. It was truly beautiful. I don't see too many property tours in Australia, maybe we should get out there. Where are the bigger companies? I haven't looked into it much at all but could consider adding it to the schedule.
Agreed! I dont see many tours of properties in Aus either and its not like we lack in great architecture@@philipwellsrealestate id say if you were to come to Aus, look into Tasmania! they have properties and estates that are incredible and unique compared to the mainland. Thanks for the response.
Wowwwwww amazing 😍 Wonderful Castle Property ❤❤❤I love this peaceful Quiet place Overlooking Amazing Views of Ocean and Landscape My Dream Home For my family and to live there In One of Kind Beautiful Nature ❤️❤❤❤thank you Philip I love this House Beautiful 😍 Classic Unique Castle 😍 Godbless From the Philippines 🇵🇭🙏🙏👏,👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️♥️👍thank you for your wonderful walk around Property tour.
in 2004 i remember downloading severel pictures of this castle with only one interior picture which was a white hallway with deer antlers on the walls ..it is interesting to see interior after 19 years
id probably do same but make it into like a hotel or something like that, too big for a place to make it as a home. Is good when u have like 6+ kids but honestly would be a wonderful hotel, just need some touch ups and its all good. you can also build some sort of boarding house for the staff when u hire them, maybe put in some saddle for horse back riding. definitely worth investing if you got plenty of money because the views are just to die for.
So in Hershey Pennsylvania, the Hershey family built a huge garden with plants and flowers and trees from all over. It’s gorgeous and open to the public for a small fee. They even have a butterfly garden.
I’m not Scottish and I’m not wealthy but if I were, this would be THE place to purchase. Such an amazing property. Owning such a large piece of the country with a majestic castle. Spectacular.
I thought so too. We have another pretty exciting estate coming up -- would love to hear what you think of it from a value perspective. Thanks for watching and for writing in!
I would never think that a breathtaking property like that will be for sale ever, but instead it will be kept in the family and passed to the next generations. The price is surprising for that type of property. In the US there are not properties like that and certainly if there were the price will be many times over (overpriced...). It is a dream place to live. It deserves to be the home of a family that appreciates every corner of that home and it's surroundings. That is more than a stunning property, it is home for an ecosystem with a large biodiversity of animals and plants. It can very well be a self-sufficient estate and provide jobs for the residents in the area. Thank you for sharing this property. My wishes for you are that you find the right buyer soon.
You are exactly right. I wonder if it was already sold once by the original family. It should stay in the family but sometimes the heirs are not interested in the up keep. My family farm in Virginia has been in the family for over 300 years I hope to keep it going. It is only 8700 acres.
@@howelltaylor6774 Yes, sometimes the heirs do not want the responsibility to keep such a large estate or they have disagreements on who will take over. I am sure your family property is beautiful. I visited Virginia Beach once when I was living in New Jersey, in the late 80's. It was summer and I loved the weather and the food. I ate so much grilled lobster tail that when I went home after the vacation I did not wanted to even see lobster tails for a while. Lol. The prices of seafood were much better then.
@@howelltaylor6774 Only 8700 acres...That is not a small property in this time in the US. Is there any historical building open to the public in that property? The time I went to Virginia I also went to Colonial Williamsburg. I was fascinated by the historical houses. I like everything that is historical buildings, antiques, anything and everything old. But the prices to get inside the houses were very expensive.
@@PablaMMoore The most famous property associated with my farm and family that is open to the "public" all the time is "James Madison's", "Montpelier". Check it out. Cheers .
Amazing property and absolutely beautiful in the summer but Caithness is such a grim , cold ,windy place in the winter and that’s coming from someone who has lived in Caithness all their lives.
I’m glad that this video is getting served to people who actually live there- I hope I did your beautiful area justice in the presentation. We had a great time in your corner of the world.
I spend parts of most winters in Caithness, never been in the summer, and I always find it so wonderfully warm, with the bonus that it's the only place in the world you can dry your washing in the rain- due to the wind :) Dunbeath not so much maybe but over towards Reay and Tongue it's simply warm and beautiful. I went 'south' for the first time last year and it was bone chilling :)
Beautiful Estate with a lot of history and pride. It's hard to believe you could buy all this instead of a meaningless penthouse in NYC. A place where you can live with your family surrounded by all this breathtaking nature.
Yes and no. The very far north of Scotland is a bleak and dark place for most of the year. This is not a place to live year-round. Caithness is isolated and a long drive from schools, so it's not great for families. There's also the right-to-roam laws in Scotland which mean you don't need to own this land to enjoy it. You can just rock-up, and as long as you're being respectful to the owners and the land, you have every right to enjoy it for free. I'd save my 30 mil for a Bahamas beach house and spend 1k on a visit here
@@richardconway9445 Not to mention the upkeep, you are going to have quite a few staff, Main groundskeeper and helpers, Housekeepers, chef. You are going to be into that property for at least a couple of million a year. I am sure it's similar to running a mega yacht or more. You also have to take in to consideration the locals and make sure you respect the property in a way they are happy. A 32 million dollar Apt in New York, you and do what you want and no real significant upkeep.
@richardconway9445 very informative. I didn't think about that. Yeah, I know someone in Inverness and there is not much going on either.... and this is even further north. This right-to-roam is something I wouldn't like, but in reality I don't think you would notice it if someone walks somewhere on your 28.5k acre estate. I don't know what kind of property tax regulations they have over there... but nevertheless it is a spectacular estate. Than rather a nice French estate... if you want to have some history in your residence.
@@Alster763 A $30m NYC apartment will have about $18k per month in taxes and building fees. Over 30 years that means you need to find $65 million (current rate, inflation for the rest).
Thanks David! This region was one of my favorite places to visit and I can't wait to return. I'd love to do a more extensive tour with the outbuildings and exploring some of the Brochs nearby.
I think you mean God's own country.😂 My brother in law fae the Highlands greets new comers, tourists, visitors even if they are family from England and abroad with that term. He's deadly serious, too. Trying to be very humble as well as very proud. Great fun. 😂
@user-sc7oc7ib5m I've got the giggles. A friend of mine hosted a total stranger from Australia on behalf of a friend. The woman was treated to the finest things in life from the get-go, taken to the most iconic locations, but she continually disparaged Scotland. After 5 days, my friend had had enough. She stopped her car, drove back home, and told the woman to pack her bags saying...I want you to leave my country right now. She left. 🤣🤣🤣
Like all castles in Scotland they are also steeped in both happiness and tragedy. The owner of this caste sadly was found dead at his English estate the same day Savills listed it.
I was curious if anyone would mention that....I don't think that even with all the money in the world I could live with that hanging over it, it was so sad. As with most parts of Caithness and Sutherland there is a lingering memory of unspeakable poverty and tragedy, as well as the amazing beauty.
I watched for about a minute and a half before I realized you are American. Ha! This place is incredible. I can't believe this property is for sale. Four miles of coastline... And the gardens... I would spend so much time out there, when it isn't raining, of course. Does the castle come furnished? I can't imagine trying to furnish it. You guys did a great job showing it. I still can't believe the price. Why is is it priced so low? The history alone is worth so much more.
C wow, that was really entertaining to watch. I mean for $32 million. I think it was €25 million for the money when you really think about it I mean 28,500 acres that’s a nice chunk of property we can do all the gardens for me really just took my breath away. They were just awesome. I loved it. I had to spend $32 million I’d buy it. Gardening is my big thing, the gardens, the greenhouse that’s why he’s been spending all my time right there.
Thanks Scott! I loved the gardens, too- that's something you don't see every day. It felt pretty magical in there, and smelled so good. The property is priced at around £1,000 per acre, which is priced better than most farmland and ranch land in the states. We explored as much as we could but since it is over 44 square miles we could only cover so much.
Wow! What a place. And such a responsibility to maintain. The one thing that concerns me is the cliff edge it is on. I am assuming the rock the house is on is completely stable. it is just a thought and question. it is a beautiful house. Great video, Jeff❤
It is a beautiful place. I have been inside the castle a few times. My mum worked there for Stanton Avery from Texas when he owned it followed by michael Jackson. Mr Avery gave me a huge Lion floor rug complete with the head. great promotion of such a lovely estate.
I know that Mr. Avery (the inventor) owned it at one point. But did Michael Jackson? I thought that he made a trip out to look at castles but never bought one. That sounds like quite the rug.
Lived in Caithness my whole life (24yrs) and had no clue about the castle, Dunbeath is somewhere you normally pass through quickly on the way down South. Stunning footage though, arguably nicer than the Castle of Mey!
This place is perfect. No neighbors except wildlife. I'd make it an animal sanctuary and spend my days on horseback--a rescue horse from the abuse of the racetracks. I'd never leave.
There is a lovely paved trail that didn't quite make the cut, with huge trees and a manicured forest below. I can see you riding your horse there, and then up to the highlands...
@@philipwellsrealestate I don't have that kind of money, but if I did, I'd seriously look at it. It actually is a strong value given the acreage. So....what are property and personal taxes like in Scotland for one who could afford this? Or would they run it thru a trust or a version of LCC? Does the no building rules apply to adding a barn? Or workshop? Or is it in terms of no building in terms of commercial development? Which, of course, would be a travesty.
@@weirdshibainu You wouldn't be allowed to build on the land, it would ruin it. You could easily get plenty other plots of land near the sea/rivers etc if you wanted to build property though.
It really is. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a coastal property this big for sale in the states, either. That said, I do have a lot of US tours coming up. Thanks for watching, and your input Jonathan.
This is absolutely gorgeous. I almost can't believe that there is such a property with such grandeur and beauty to it. Thank you so much for sharing this. My ancestry is from Scotland. I am the 27th Great Grandson of 'Johnny of Gilnockie'. Thank you again, Max Armstrong
Thank you, what an incredible production of a video! I feel happy to have found this channel so early. I believe it will inevitably blow up in popularity, good luck!
The issue with Dunbeath is it's remoteness. There is absolutely nothing around Caithness. The closest supermarket is an hour away, there are no amenities, limited services like doctors, dentists etc. and in Winter the roads are frequently impassable. It rains almost constantly and it can get really wild and windy. The East coast doesn't have anywhere near the same character or allure as the West does, which is why services aren't as developed. That said, it's a gorgeous property, but coming from a local, there are better investments for someone with that kind of money to be had elsewhere, especially if the plan is to develop the estate further.
Thanks for this insight from a local! Maybe I’d feel differently if I lived there for years, but the windy and inclement weather would be part of the appeal to me, and the remoteness is part of the sort of romantic draw if the cliffside castle. I imagine it could be a retreat and a cozy fortress against the wind and the rain, all with a roaring fire, delicious food and stories told while the wind and rain continues outside. But I’m partial to stormy, moody weather. My aunt was a lighthouse keeper and maybe it’s in my blood.
I imagine the type of buyer who could buy this property will likely spend most of their time at their estate on the french riviera/saudi palace/dacha, and this would be more of a prestige showpiece in their portfolio of properties with an occasional visit here and there.
Your description sounds ideal to me! As long as there is staff, being away from people, services, etc sounds idyllic! The property is amazing!! Both castle and gardens!!
@@EllieLamont-sw4hl It literally does, because I live in Toremore and was born in Helmsdale. The only thing we have is a SPAR that only stocks foreign weird brands and is a rip-off. The closest major supermarket is is in Wick. And Dunning is absolutely nothing like Dunbeath, it's literally 15 minutes from a major Scottish city where there is every single amenity you could want.
The Kitchen Table is a 17th century Prep Table … Thats worth over £16,000 bucks , The Top has probably been replaced a few time over the years due to wear and tear . Especially as it used for Butchering , Stags , Lambs , Cattle , Etc . If you look at the Legs and frame it’s almost Black Wood , A sure sign of age,
Wish I would have included this in the video! Thanks for sharing. I love learning this sort of stuff. I almost said that it was straight out of Downton Abbey but I didn’t want to be risk that commentary. It had a cool feel to it- I loved that kitchen.
We’re hoping to come back, if the new owner gives us permission. I want to see how many secret passageways we can find in the castle… and stay in one of the cottages overnight! That would be a ~45 min video
The location is a massive up and down Unless you have an helicopter the biggest city nearby (Inverness) is around two hours or more driving. Castle is the far north east of Scotland sitting between a cliff and the A9. No phone signal till you drive down Dunbeath which is a small town sitting in a chasm of a cliff. It s very nice and beautiful but honestly I hope you like the countryside and windy days. By the way I have been in the castle and pass by many many times. No many delivery drivers in Scotland xD
Thanks Robbie! I appreciate it, and am glad you are enjoying. What other types of properties would you like to see on here? We are planning our next 6 months of tours currently.
I can just imagine the annual cost to maintain the estate as well as what the taxes would be….not for the faint of heart….lol Another question….Not that I could ever afford such a treasure, but does the sale price include all the furnishings and art? Thank You for the tour of such an exquisite estate. Might make for a great Bed and Breakfast…..lol 👍🏻🍻🥂😁
So, something to consider is the taxes are done differently in Scotland. Many of the taxes are paid upfront with a purchase, and there are fewer ongoing annual taxes. The upkeep is certainly a cost, but the farm and the leases from the outbuildings also provide income, so there is a balance struck between the income and the expenses. That said, most people who can afford to buy a $32MM asset don't sweat the monthly expenses as much. As far as the furnishings and the art, anything could be offered but I don't think they intend to sell it with the furnishings or art. And, unfortunately for many people dreaming in the comments, it is already under offer. Check the channel soon for another castle video which is a bit more affordable! (All is relative, of course!)
@@philipwellsrealestate Thank You for taking the time to respond to my curiosity. Again, Beautiful post! I hope whomever buys it takes care of such a delightful estate. 👍🏻🥂😎
The map was a labor of love by Kadin McGreevy- thanks for noticing! I think it helped tie the video together and give some scope to the huge property. I’ll have to look up “Undying”
A mini Balmoral. even if this estate was given free to me i would not be able to afford its proper care, and most people i know would consider me to be a wealthy person. i would think the taxes alone would be ruinous. truly unique in the world and a national treasure.
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Can you stop using feet? Most people in the world use metric.
True -- and I hear you, but most of my audience is in the US, and it's what comes most naturally to me. I'll try to throw more metric in there for you though. I do recognize the superiority of the metric system@@lppoqql
@@philipwellsrealestate Thanks Philip!
@@lppoqql1mtre equals about 3 ft.
@@lppoqql Build a bridge and get over it. If you don’t like the videos then don’t watch it. It’s that simple.😊
it’s amazing that you got to film this during the ten minutes a year it isn’t raining
no doubt
is it so
I went the nc500 during a heatwave last September and it was 25-30c for the week only had 1 day of rain :D It was raining for weeks after so I was quite fortunate
So true!!!! I live in the highlands, and it rains horizontally and blows a Hooley as we say!😊
😅💦😅
The fact that it’s a wonderful castle but at the same time it’s super cozy and not oversized inside.
Wack shit
Almost 45 square miles of real-estate? Even at $30 million this is a fantastic value.
It really is a huge estate, and beautiful land. I think we calculated that if the new owner explored 5 new acres a week it would take 100 years to explore it all.
If you focused just on the land then it is priced at just over $1,000/acre- and then you get the castle and 20 outbuildings for free.
Just remember maintainable costs of everything lol!
Is that how you get your numbers from a calculator. Cause you don't even know the correct price the castle is listed for
It may have 45 square miles of land but you can't do anything with the land as your not allowed to build on it.
The person that acquires this estate is likely to be one that doesn’t want to do anything w/ the land other than own it, as a means to diversify their asset portfolio
Of all the properties for sale I’ve seen on TH-cam I’ve never wanted one more than this one. If I had the money I would buy this in a heartbeat.
Comments like this make all the work that went into this video worth it. Thanks Jed -- appreciate you watching and letting us know.
Really enjoyed this,thanks for posting.
My thoughts exactly! 😂
Fully agree
It's like its own little world, it's incredible. The amount of love and attention put into this location and property is astonishing
No way I found out about Dunbeath castle a few months ago and was obsessed with the front enterance and kind of wanted to know more about the place, crazy to see that it's now on sale and there's a complete high quality tour of the interior now
I'm so glad you found the video! I just changed the thumbnail in your honor :)
High Quality? You're too kind! We're trying to continually improve the quality of our tours. Thanks for watching.
ya we should buy it! lets go halfers
I wouldn't say that tour was complete of the interior
Tbh i have seen many luxurious modern homes which i think is just steel boxes videos in YT but this one really feels like home for sure no doubt... Nothing more luxurious than comfort and peacefulness ....
Thanks for watching! I've been in a lot of these "steel boxes" and can confirm that it felt really nice in there. Another video you might like of ours is the San Francisco Mansion -- the green room, the dining room and the bedroom floor were all fantastic. It was a historic turn-of-the-century home that was built to last.
As a scot I've always wanted to see more of this property and surroundings, and you've done just that, what a fantastic video:)
Thank you 🙏 Glad you liked it, this really means a lot to us!
@@philipwellsrealestateI also think it’s criminal that you have less than 1000 subs 😅
We all have to start somewhere--Appreciate the support!
as a scot, excercise your highway code rights, and have a walk there :)
Scotland is a beautiful country. From an Englishman.
It would be like a dream to visit a place like Dunbeath castle. This tour makes me imagine if I could live there and what a mysterious magical experience it would be.
You're not buying a property, you're buying a village!
Thank you for the tour and sharing the amazing vistas, this property is an amazing legacy and best wishes to whoever volunteers to take up the role of caretaker.
You bet! Thanks for watching. It was a beautiful place to visit and to tour.
Wish I had $32M laying around. 😄 That property is absolutely beautiful and, as someone with Scottish heritage, I'd love to preserve it. ❤
I live near Dunbeath and have hiked along the river lots, lovely to see more of the land and the inside.
Thanks for writing in! I'm glad this gave you a peek inside. How do you like living there?
@@philipwellsrealestate it’s lovely, it can feel a bit isolated at times, but Inverness isn’t too far away for a day trip. The views as you saw are stunning and the dunbeath estate is absolutely great, love walking up to the little white cemetery winding along the river past the prisoners leap which is just gorgeous!
@@philipwellsrealestate looking forward to more of your vids in future! Maybe some big countryside ranches in the USA?
This place for real? It's incredible! Forget the size of the house, the amount of and variety of the land for this price is a unheard of.
Right ?! Absolute paradise park land.
beautiful home - wow
Erik, what an honor! Thanks for watching. Your videos have been an inspiration. Glad you enjoyed the tour and would love to connect one day.
its been on the market it while.
I knew a sergeant in the parachute regiment called Thor Caithness 🏴✌️
It's too much land.@@mbb05jb
@@mbb05jb it's now under offer
I could imagine myself in the garden in the summer, reading a nice book. And listening to my music and just enjoying nature or taking a nice long walk on the property. This is heaven. Honestly, this is beautiful my heart flutters when I see this.
what summer?
@@notguilty1467 you are not that bright…
Me too, atleast untill the landowner comes home..
@@notguilty1467 The world famous scottish summers! Very tropical experience
Can I join you. This is my idea of heaven on earth, too. 🎉
It's incredible that you filmed this during a short ten minute period of the year when it wasn't raining. The timing is almost magical great job!
The upkeep would be insane
INCREDIBLE HOME. Looks so elegant yet not intimidating at all. The furniture is exquisite
Both the estate and the video are beautiful. I hope there's no chance of cliff erosion - the castle looks near the edge 🙂
My calculations put any danger thousands of years away- the volcanic rock that the castle sits on luckily has a very low erosion rate, around 1/1000th of a meter per year.
Thanks for watching! We have some other great properties coming up.
@@philipwellsrealestate That's perfect then!
I m speechless! What a magical place… may the new owners enjoy it to the fullest
This is absolutely beautiful, this is the house and estate i would live my entire life in. A fantastical garden almost emanating magic, a medieval castle beside a clean seashore, your very own river to spend time with your wife and children. What more could someone ask from life?
I'm only 17 but, if by any chance this is still on sale a few 10 years later, I'd definitely work my ahh off to buy it.
I hope for the best to whomever buys the estate, but my toxic trait wishes for it to remain until I can.
very unlikely you will have 32 million in 10 years never mind 32million for a castle
Love your down to earth manner in which you have to show this beautiful historic castle. The castle is something an ordinary citizen like myself could never afford but so enjoyed your tour. Thank you!
OMG - Scotland's dreams come true. Brilliant presentation.
Im in Australia the Powerball is $150 million on Thursday I'll buy it thanks. Being that far away from modern society would be amazing.
I’m rooting for you!
Those gardens are breathtaking!
Aren’t they? I was in love- I want to tour more properties with classic walled gardens now…
Never seen a more perfect property. Scotland and the whole British isles are truely incredible. im from South Australia and we have the beautiful Adelaide hills which doesnt even come close compared to how nice this is! wow
Thanks! I'm glad we did it justice. It was truly beautiful. I don't see too many property tours in Australia, maybe we should get out there. Where are the bigger companies? I haven't looked into it much at all but could consider adding it to the schedule.
Agreed! I dont see many tours of properties in Aus either and its not like we lack in great architecture@@philipwellsrealestate id say if you were to come to Aus, look into Tasmania! they have properties and estates that are incredible and unique compared to the mainland. Thanks for the response.
Scotland is no way better than Australia....mmmmmmmmmate ;)
@@jamesdoe3713I never said that 🤣
@@jamesdoe3713 he said the architecture is more beautiful
wished i had that much money i would buy it in a heartbeat. I love Scotland so much
Wowwwwww amazing 😍 Wonderful Castle Property ❤❤❤I love this peaceful Quiet place Overlooking Amazing Views of Ocean and Landscape My Dream Home For my family and to live there In One of Kind Beautiful Nature ❤️❤❤❤thank you Philip I love this House Beautiful 😍 Classic Unique Castle 😍 Godbless From the Philippines 🇵🇭🙏🙏👏,👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️♥️👍thank you for your wonderful walk around Property tour.
Incredible... never though the Eden garden was in Scotland.. wow
It's amazing, but all I was thinking was it's maintenance costs and how far would be super market, hospital, schooling etc
in 2004 i remember downloading severel pictures of this castle with only one interior picture which was a white hallway with deer antlers on the walls ..it is interesting to see interior after 19 years
I'm glad you came across the video! Thanks for watching. How did it line up with your expectations (of the interior)? Would love to hear any feedback.
Wow. So beautiful. I’d love to have the funds to purchase this place. The grounds alone are worth the price.
I hope the new owner opens the garden for public. It looks amazing.
If I have to much money, I would buy this fantastic castle
Me too. The gardens are fantastic and I'd love to see more people get to enjoy them.
id probably do same but make it into like a hotel or something like that, too big for a place to make it as a home. Is good when u have like 6+ kids but honestly would be a wonderful hotel, just need some touch ups and its all good. you can also build some sort of boarding house for the staff when u hire them, maybe put in some saddle for horse back riding. definitely worth investing if you got plenty of money because the views are just to die for.
So in Hershey Pennsylvania, the Hershey family built a huge garden with plants and flowers and trees from all over. It’s gorgeous and open to the public for a small fee. They even have a butterfly garden.
I’m not Scottish and I’m not wealthy but if I were, this would be THE place to purchase. Such an amazing property. Owning such a large piece of the country with a majestic castle. Spectacular.
I thought so too. We have another pretty exciting estate coming up -- would love to hear what you think of it from a value perspective. Thanks for watching and for writing in!
The castles and their stories are amazing 😮
Stunning. My only concern is its proximity to the cliff side and what erosion looks like year to year.
Thanks for watching! If you check the other comments there is discussion of this and links to historical coastline records
Me watching this video with 10 dollars in my pocket😂
I use my mother's internet😅
I would never think that a breathtaking property like that will be for sale ever, but instead it will be kept in the family and passed to the next generations.
The price is surprising for that type of property.
In the US there are not properties like that and certainly if there were the price will be many times over (overpriced...).
It is a dream place to live. It deserves to be the home of a family that appreciates every corner of that home and it's surroundings.
That is more than a stunning property, it is home for an ecosystem with a large biodiversity of animals and plants.
It can very well be a self-sufficient estate and provide jobs for the residents in the area.
Thank you for sharing this property.
My wishes for you are that you find the right buyer soon.
You are exactly right. I wonder if it was already sold once by the original family. It should stay in the family but sometimes the heirs are not interested in the up keep. My family farm in Virginia has been in the family for over 300 years I hope to keep it going. It is only 8700 acres.
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Yes, sometimes the heirs do not want the responsibility to keep such a large estate or they have disagreements on who will take over.
I am sure your family property is beautiful. I visited Virginia Beach once when I was living in New Jersey, in the late 80's. It was summer and I loved the weather and the food. I ate so much grilled lobster tail that when I went home after the vacation I did not wanted to even see lobster tails for a while. Lol. The prices of seafood were much better then.
@@howelltaylor6774 Only 8700 acres...That is not a small property
in this time in the US. Is there any historical building open to the public in that property?
The time I went to Virginia I also went to Colonial Williamsburg. I was fascinated by the historical houses. I like everything that is historical buildings, antiques, anything and everything old. But the prices to get inside the houses were very expensive.
@@PablaMMoore The most famous property associated with my farm and family that is open to the "public" all the time is "James Madison's", "Montpelier". Check it out. Cheers .
@@howelltaylor6774 I will. Thanks.
But seriously this fetched my Anxiety away...thanks philip, for the effort.
The interior is nicely done.
Feels grand without being over the top
Phenomenal interior and overall property. Those large rose hips are awesome in the walled garden.
Glad you enjoyed the tour -- thanks for watching! Yeah I loved the gardens :)
This is wayyyy better and more value than those silly $53M condos in NYC.
An introverts paradise
This is the same one used in the movie I’m watching right now “Neeyat”. That is so funny.
Amazing property and absolutely beautiful in the summer but Caithness is such a grim , cold ,windy place in the winter and that’s coming from someone who has lived in Caithness all their lives.
I’m glad that this video is getting served to people who actually live there- I hope I did your beautiful area justice in the presentation. We had a great time in your corner of the world.
I spend parts of most winters in Caithness, never been in the summer, and I always find it so wonderfully warm, with the bonus that it's the only place in the world you can dry your washing in the rain- due to the wind :) Dunbeath not so much maybe but over towards Reay and Tongue it's simply warm and beautiful. I went 'south' for the first time last year and it was bone chilling :)
My favorite castle ever😊just love everything even the rain.
Beautiful Estate with a lot of history and pride. It's hard to believe you could buy all this instead of a meaningless penthouse in NYC. A place where you can live with your family surrounded by all this breathtaking nature.
Yes and no. The very far north of Scotland is a bleak and dark place for most of the year. This is not a place to live year-round.
Caithness is isolated and a long drive from schools, so it's not great for families.
There's also the right-to-roam laws in Scotland which mean you don't need to own this land to enjoy it. You can just rock-up, and as long as you're being respectful to the owners and the land, you have every right to enjoy it for free.
I'd save my 30 mil for a Bahamas beach house and spend 1k on a visit here
@@richardconway9445 Not to mention the upkeep, you are going to have quite a few staff, Main groundskeeper and helpers, Housekeepers, chef. You are going to be into that property for at least a couple of million a year. I am sure it's similar to running a mega yacht or more. You also have to take in to consideration the locals and make sure you respect the property in a way they are happy. A 32 million dollar Apt in New York, you and do what you want and no real significant upkeep.
@richardconway9445 very informative. I didn't think about that. Yeah, I know someone in Inverness and there is not much going on either.... and this is even further north. This right-to-roam is something I wouldn't like, but in reality I don't think you would notice it if someone walks somewhere on your 28.5k acre estate. I don't know what kind of property tax regulations they have over there... but nevertheless it is a spectacular estate. Than rather a nice French estate... if you want to have some history in your residence.
@@richardconway9445wym rock up
@@Alster763 A $30m NYC apartment will have about $18k per month in taxes and building fees. Over 30 years that means you need to find $65 million (current rate, inflation for the rest).
Now I know what I'm gonna buy and where if I have 32 million. Godspeed.
The same family also has the adjacent Glutt Estate for sale. That's an additional 7300 acres for £7 million.
great castle, with cozy gardens 🏰☘️🌿🌧
Thanks for watching George! Yeah the gardens were the best
Stunning and worth every penny of the asking price. Oh and it's in God's country, superb video. Many thanks guys.
Thanks David! This region was one of my favorite places to visit and I can't wait to return. I'd love to do a more extensive tour with the outbuildings and exploring some of the Brochs nearby.
Respectfully I disagree -- this would be one of my top choices. But we all have different preferences and that's AOK@user-sc7oc7ib5m
I think you mean God's own country.😂 My brother in law fae the Highlands greets new comers, tourists, visitors even if they are family from England and abroad with that term.
He's deadly serious, too. Trying to be very humble as well as very proud. Great fun. 😂
@user-sc7oc7ib5m I've got the giggles. A friend of mine hosted a total stranger from Australia on behalf of a friend. The woman was treated to the finest things in life from the get-go, taken to the most iconic locations, but she continually disparaged Scotland. After 5 days, my friend had had enough. She stopped her car, drove back home, and told the woman to pack her bags saying...I want you to leave my country right now. She left.
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this property for 30 million dollar is just value for money. it's gorgeous💝
Like all castles in Scotland they are also steeped in both happiness and tragedy.
The owner of this caste sadly was found dead at his English estate the same day Savills listed it.
Awkwarddddd
I was curious if anyone would mention that....I don't think that even with all the money in the world I could live with that hanging over it, it was so sad. As with most parts of Caithness and Sutherland there is a lingering memory of unspeakable poverty and tragedy, as well as the amazing beauty.
I watched for about a minute and a half before I realized you are American. Ha!
This place is incredible. I can't believe this property is for sale. Four miles of coastline... And the gardens... I would spend so much time out there, when it isn't raining, of course. Does the castle come furnished? I can't imagine trying to furnish it. You guys did a great job showing it. I still can't believe the price. Why is is it priced so low? The history alone is worth so much more.
Thank you! We had a great time filming it. Some of the furniture could be purchased by separate agreement, but wasn't included for that price.
The maintenance and upkeep alone would be millions annually. You’d have to be a billionaire to afford to live there.
Jaw dropping property and land! I wish I had that amount of money. I would buy it without second thought🙂
C wow, that was really entertaining to watch. I mean for $32 million. I think it was €25 million for the money when you really think about it I mean 28,500 acres that’s a nice chunk of property we can do all the gardens for me really just took my breath away. They were just awesome. I loved it. I had to spend $32 million I’d buy it. Gardening is my big thing, the gardens, the greenhouse that’s why he’s been spending all my time right there.
Thanks Scott! I loved the gardens, too- that's something you don't see every day. It felt pretty magical in there, and smelled so good.
The property is priced at around £1,000 per acre, which is priced better than most farmland and ranch land in the states. We explored as much as we could but since it is over 44 square miles we could only cover so much.
Thank you, for getting to me.@@philipwellsrealestate
Wow! What a place. And such a responsibility to maintain.
The one thing that concerns me is the cliff edge it is on. I am
assuming the rock the house is on is completely stable. it
is just a thought and question. it is a beautiful house.
Great video,
Jeff❤
It is a beautiful place. I have been inside the castle a few times. My mum worked there for Stanton Avery from Texas when he owned it followed by michael Jackson. Mr Avery gave me a huge Lion floor rug complete with the head. great promotion of such a lovely estate.
I know that Mr. Avery (the inventor) owned it at one point. But did Michael Jackson? I thought that he made a trip out to look at castles but never bought one. That sounds like quite the rug.
❤❤ VERY BEAUTIFUL, CASELE AND PROPRIETARY.
I LOVE ❤️ SCOTLAND VERY MUCH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, CULTURE AND BEAUTY ❤❤
Such a diversity of architectural detail in this castle.
It was an honor to tour! There was a beautifully carved dragon newel post at the bottom of the staircase :)
Thanks for watching.
Great tour and great property. What are the running costs though? With all that land, buildings and livestock, it must be horribly expensive...
Thanks for touring my home . Now i know it's still in good condition since ive been stuck over here in America .
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😄...a lady can dream!
Beautiful castle.
Still homey inside, even with its grandeur!!!!!
Imagine maintaining the landscaping alone..
No I refuse to
Lived in Caithness my whole life (24yrs) and had no clue about the castle, Dunbeath is somewhere you normally pass through quickly on the way down South. Stunning footage though, arguably nicer than the Castle of Mey!
This place is perfect. No neighbors except wildlife. I'd make it an animal sanctuary and spend my days on horseback--a rescue horse from the abuse of the racetracks. I'd never leave.
There is a lovely paved trail that didn't quite make the cut, with huge trees and a manicured forest below. I can see you riding your horse there, and then up to the highlands...
@@philipwellsrealestate I don't have that kind of money, but if I did, I'd seriously look at it. It actually is a strong value given the acreage. So....what are property and personal taxes like in Scotland for one who could afford this? Or would they run it thru a trust or a version of LCC? Does the no building rules apply to adding a barn? Or workshop? Or is it in terms of no building in terms of commercial development? Which, of course, would be a travesty.
@@weirdshibainu You wouldn't be allowed to build on the land, it would ruin it. You could easily get plenty other plots of land near the sea/rivers etc if you wanted to build property though.
Damn, 32 millions for this much of land and the huge castle surrounded by the beautiful nature scenery is a steal.
Stunning, isn’t it?
@@philipwellsrealestate Why they selling it?
This is beautiful for 30 million it’s a great price. Any property like that here in the states will easily be over 100 million
It really is. I don’t know that I’ve ever seen a coastal property this big for sale in the states, either. That said, I do have a lot of US tours coming up.
Thanks for watching, and your input Jonathan.
It’s pretty remote, even for Scotland.
Wonderful castle views really great, thanks for sharing very informative video and excellent photography congratulations 👌👌👌
28,000+ ACRES??!?! JESUS CHRIST... that's a whole country
Absolutely stunning, my God.❤❤❤
This is absolutely gorgeous.
I almost can't believe that there is such a property with such grandeur and beauty to it.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
My ancestry is from Scotland.
I am the 27th Great Grandson of 'Johnny of Gilnockie'.
Thank you again,
Max Armstrong
You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 🙏. How cool to know your genealogy so far back!
Thank you, what an incredible production of a video! I feel happy to have found this channel so early. I believe it will inevitably blow up in popularity, good luck!
Thanks for your kind words! We have a lot to improve but I’m excited to bring you more tours :) We have some great stuff lined up for 2024!
Me (only having 3 $ in my bank account): "32 millions is not that bad a deal."
Frankly, it's a steal.
I would buy it but I would have to downsize🙄. And I prefer the weather in Monaco🤷
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As someone who lives less than 25 miles away from Dunbeath, this hit close to home, done it absolute justice!
I appreciate that! I love that this video is making it to people in the area :)
The issue with Dunbeath is it's remoteness. There is absolutely nothing around Caithness. The closest supermarket is an hour away, there are no amenities, limited services like doctors, dentists etc. and in Winter the roads are frequently impassable. It rains almost constantly and it can get really wild and windy. The East coast doesn't have anywhere near the same character or allure as the West does, which is why services aren't as developed. That said, it's a gorgeous property, but coming from a local, there are better investments for someone with that kind of money to be had elsewhere, especially if the plan is to develop the estate further.
Thanks for this insight from a local! Maybe I’d feel differently if I lived there for years, but the windy and inclement weather would be part of the appeal to me, and the remoteness is part of the sort of romantic draw if the cliffside castle. I imagine it could be a retreat and a cozy fortress against the wind and the rain, all with a roaring fire, delicious food and stories told while the wind and rain continues outside. But I’m partial to stormy, moody weather. My aunt was a lighthouse keeper and maybe it’s in my blood.
I imagine the type of buyer who could buy this property will likely spend most of their time at their estate on the french riviera/saudi palace/dacha, and this would be more of a prestige showpiece in their portfolio of properties with an occasional visit here and there.
Your description sounds ideal to me! As long as there is staff, being away from people, services, etc sounds idyllic!
The property is amazing!! Both castle and gardens!!
A supermarket is only 21 miles away, it doesn’t take a hour to get there. Amenities? No village area has these, Dunning in Perthshire doesn’t.
@@EllieLamont-sw4hl It literally does, because I live in Toremore and was born in Helmsdale. The only thing we have is a SPAR that only stocks foreign weird brands and is a rip-off. The closest major supermarket is is in Wick. And Dunning is absolutely nothing like Dunbeath, it's literally 15 minutes from a major Scottish city where there is every single amenity you could want.
The Kitchen Table is a 17th century Prep Table … Thats worth over £16,000 bucks , The Top has probably been replaced a few time over the years due to wear and tear . Especially as it used for Butchering , Stags , Lambs , Cattle , Etc . If you look at the Legs and frame it’s almost Black Wood , A sure sign of age,
Wish I would have included this in the video! Thanks for sharing. I love learning this sort of stuff. I almost said that it was straight out of Downton Abbey but I didn’t want to be risk that commentary. It had a cool feel to it- I loved that kitchen.
This is just the trailer for the hour-long documentary coming soon, right?
Right?
We’re hoping to come back, if the new owner gives us permission. I want to see how many secret passageways we can find in the castle… and stay in one of the cottages overnight! That would be a ~45 min video
@@philipwellsrealestate Hope it happens! If I could be the buyer, I'd have you back and make a party of it.
@@censport sounds great! now you have one more person rooting for you! 👍
The location is a massive up and down
Unless you have an helicopter the biggest city nearby (Inverness) is around two hours or more driving. Castle is the far north east of Scotland sitting between a cliff and the A9.
No phone signal till you drive down Dunbeath which is a small town sitting in a chasm of a cliff.
It s very nice and beautiful but honestly I hope you like the countryside and windy days.
By the way I have been in the castle and pass by many many times. No many delivery drivers in Scotland xD
Game plan: purchase, move in, start a farm, host a D and D tournament.
DMs from all around the world would gather, I’m sure! 🗺️ 🧙♀️ 🗡️ 🐉
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
These listings are unique and awesome! This channel is going to blow up
Thanks Robbie! I appreciate it, and am glad you are enjoying. What other types of properties would you like to see on here? We are planning our next 6 months of tours currently.
I can just imagine the annual cost to maintain the estate as well as what the taxes would be….not for the faint of heart….lol
Another question….Not that I could ever afford such a treasure, but does the sale price include all the furnishings and art?
Thank You for the tour of such an exquisite estate. Might make for a great Bed and Breakfast…..lol 👍🏻🍻🥂😁
So, something to consider is the taxes are done differently in Scotland. Many of the taxes are paid upfront with a purchase, and there are fewer ongoing annual taxes. The upkeep is certainly a cost, but the farm and the leases from the outbuildings also provide income, so there is a balance struck between the income and the expenses. That said, most people who can afford to buy a $32MM asset don't sweat the monthly expenses as much. As far as the furnishings and the art, anything could be offered but I don't think they intend to sell it with the furnishings or art. And, unfortunately for many people dreaming in the comments, it is already under offer.
Check the channel soon for another castle video which is a bit more affordable! (All is relative, of course!)
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Thank You for taking the time to respond to my curiosity.
Again, Beautiful post! I hope whomever buys it takes care of such a delightful estate. 👍🏻🥂😎
That’s a lot of grass the gardeners got to cut.
only i have the money this type of place is where i wish to grow old
I’d buy this and home all the homeless veterans who served to protect us and show them some respect, it’s a beautiful stunning castle
This is so beautiful I actually teared up watching it
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! That means a lot :)
So.... Asethitic feel...... ❤❤❤❤😢
Absolutely breathtaking.
wow, everything for 32 million dollars!! on Friday maybe I won lottery here in Amsterdam I will pay it on cash.. hehehehe
If you do, let me know! 🤝 💵 🏰
I wish we had such beautiful castles in my country! This is the kind of stuff which makes me want to work my ass off so I can buy it one day!
Where are you from Mukul? Maybe we can come tour property there!
Reminds me of the map from Clive Barker's: Undying.
The map was a labor of love by Kadin McGreevy- thanks for noticing! I think it helped tie the video together and give some scope to the huge property. I’ll have to look up “Undying”
@@philipwellsrealestate Oh it’s a great map! I was just comparing it to another map that I enjoyed!
You're the first comment amount the map -- we're happy to hear it!@@adampatterson2195
the gardens are absolutely stunning!!
Aren’t they? 😍
Loved your presentation!
Fabulous cinematography!
Enjoyed the quirky element. Must have taken a while to film..
Cheers Guys
There’s always a lot of quirk, never sure how much to keep in :)
Thanks for your feedback and for watching. Shout out to Tommy for the artistry!
While I can't afford this, Saltburn has given me a plan for acquiring it
Are Hobbits and Trolls includet?
I wish i would have this much money i would have definitely bought it ❤ its beautiful
A mini Balmoral. even if this estate was given free to me i would not be able to afford its proper care, and most people i know would consider me to be a wealthy person. i would think the taxes alone would be ruinous. truly unique in the world and a national treasure.
Naw pal, the taxes would be £4,501.20 a year. That's it, there's no land tax in the UK.
The maintenance of it would be ruinous mind you.