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Pictured: Outdoor area of a flat inside a former 1700s monastery for sale.
Flat inside 1700s former MONASTERY for sale at Ł235,000 – includes replica Harry Potter life-size chess board and Loch Ness 'monster' neighbour
A two-bed flat inside a former monastery located on the edge of Loch Ness is on the market.
Not only is the castle the perfect spot for ‘Nessie’ detectives but the castle will also appeal to Potterheads.
The design is reminiscent of Hogwarts and there’s even a replica life-size chess board in the garden that is eerily similar to the one featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
The prestigious St Benedict's Abbey in Scotland was constructed in 1729 and originally named Fort Augustus after the town it is situated in.
When it was extended in 1880, the property was transformed and re-named, as reported by Luxury Property News.
It became the only Benedictine monastery in Scotland at the time.
Later, the property turned into a school for boys from wealthy families.
Known for its academic excellence, it eventually grew to accommodate 150 students.
However, the use of the abbey was shut down in 1998, while it sat in the hands of the Benedict family.
In 2012, restorations were made and it was transformed into a series of flats used for residential purposes.
The two-bed currently for sale has a price tag of Ł235,000.
It offers an open-plan living and dining area, with large double-glazed windows that provide plenty of natural light and adjacent views of the abbey’s beautiful stained-glass windows.
There is also a modern kitchen with granite work surfaces and fully integrated appliances.
The master bedroom also has a large en-suite.
Residents have access to the building’s common space: The Highland Club.
Albeit open to the public, it is free to use by property owners and contains a gym, pool, sauna, and steam room, as well as indoor snooker and pool tables.
Not to forget the life-size chess games that you can partake in.
Or head outside to try your hand at cricket, five-a-side football, badminton, archery, tennis, and croquet.
There is also an onsite dining spot – the Boathouse Restaurant – offering stunning loch-side dining, as well as secure gated access and a tree-lined driveway.
The freehold home could also offer an investment opportunity to attract tourists if the owner so wishes.
The property listing claims it could “easily generate Ł25,000 per annum”.
Visitors can enjoy whisky tours, boating on Loch Ness and nearby castles, or attempt a hike up Ben Nevis.
The listing reads: “This is a one-of-a-kind investment opportunity having the unique benefit of substantial Capital Allowance Tax relief, combined with owning a piece of Scottish heritage in a world-famous location, with proven financial returns.
“Or it could just be even your dream place to live!”
Viewings can be booked through Rightmove with Abodes by PK Urban.
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