8 bed castle / chateaux for sale Lickleyhead Castle, Premnay, Insch, Aberdeenshire, AB52 6PN

8 beds 8 baths Castle / Chateaux

Freehold

Added on 16/09/2026

About this property

An exceptional A Listed castle with charming cottage in about 11 acres. Lickleyhead Castle is an outstanding Scottish castle situated in northeast Scotland in the county of Aberdeenshire, not far from the town of Inverurie and in the quiet village of Auchleven. Grade A Listed by Historic Environment Scotland, the history of the castle spans several centuries and is associated with a number of prominent Scottish families, in particular, clans Leslie, Leith, Forbes, Duff and Lumsden.

Property type: Castle / Chateaux
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 8
Floor area: 5,554 sq ft
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D (Approx £1,686/year)
Postcode: AB52 6PN

Key features

Historic 17th century castle in stunning setting.
An interior rich in original detailing and character
Sympathetically updated and modernised
Eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms
Magnificent Great Hall and dining room
Separate, beautifully refurbished cottage
A manageable 11 acres of which three are garden grounds and eight natural woodland
Currently run as a highly successful exclusive use business
Separate three bed, two bathroom cottage on grounds
Large shed