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From derelict fortress to stunning home: inside the ultimate castle renovation

This couple brought an abandoned castle back to life
Love at first sight
Finding the funds
Getting the key
The first steps
The real work begins
No shortage of problems
Arduous work
Historic features
Embracing the original floor plan
A stylish new kitchen
Old meets new
Thinking out of the box
Repurposed furniture
The grand hall
Steeped in fascinating stories
A building site
Antique finds
Taking the reins
A lockdown project
Placing the past centre stage
Historic architecture
Disaster strikes
An incredible discovery
Tackling the gardens
Wild swimming
The outdoor kitchen
Back to basics
The completed grounds
Beautiful new events space
Outbuilding revamped
A global destination
A historic fortress reborn
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Kilmartin Castle

This couple brought an abandoned castle back to life

When globetrotters Stef Burgeon and Simon Hunt tired of their life in Dubai, they embarked on a quest for a new place to call home. Little did they know it would come in the form of a rundown, 16th-century fortress in Scotland.

10 years on from the first time they set eyes on Kilmartin Castle, the estate is now a stunning retreat and a hidden gem of the region, thanks to a breathtaking renovation project.

Click or scroll to discover how this ambitious pair brought a stunning piece of history back to life...

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Abi Harman

16 August 2024

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