posted 12-14-98 10:28 AM
I have drawings and plans produced to enable the restoration of our *real* castle.Our castle is a typical Scottish L-Plan towerhouse built sometime before 1410 (it's reputed to be the oldest inhabitable property in SW Scotland).
Some features: it has four floors (ideal model for family home), three turn-pike staircases (two built into the thickness of the walls), battlement walk-way and turret, gun-loops, vaulted ceilings on the ground floor, medieaval painted ceilings, ice house. I could go on; we also have a stream, waterfall and stunning views (not quite so reproducable).
A modern feature that might be of interest is our warm-water under-floor heating system. This provides draft-free warmth (absolutely essential in Scotland) without ugly modern radiators to spoil the authentic feel of the property. This steady heat is also ideal if one has antiques to protect.
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Castle Quest
posted 11-28-98 07:47 AM
