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A 13-bedroom mansion in Scotland that used to be a prison is on the market for $3.3 million - here's a look inside the renovated home

The Penninghame House was sold to its current owners in 2000 by the Scottish Prison Service.

A 13-bedroom mansion in Scotland that used to be a prison is on the market for $3.3 million - here's a look inside the renovated home

Prior to being sold, the mansion was a prison that housed up to 95 prisoners.

Prior to being sold, the mansion was a prison that housed up to 95 prisoners.

Source: BBC News

The prison provided rehabilitation courses for its prisoners and provided nearly 50 jobs to the local community.

The prison provided rehabilitation courses for its prisoners and provided nearly 50 jobs to the local community.

Source: BBC News

The mansion was built in 1869, while the office building and dining room are believed to have been built around 1700.

The mansion was built in 1869, while the office building and dining room are believed to have been built around 1700.

Source: Knight Frank

The property includes a 13-bedroom mansion, five additional houses, a stable block, equestrian facilities, nearly 5,000 feet of river frontage, and farmland.

The property includes a 13-bedroom mansion, five additional houses, a stable block, equestrian facilities, nearly 5,000 feet of river frontage, and farmland.

Source: Knight Frank

The estate spans around 100 acres and boasts breathtaking views of parkland and gardens.

The estate spans around 100 acres and boasts breathtaking views of parkland and gardens.

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The current owners spent five years renovating the property. They added modern finishes including a kitchen with light-colored cabinets and wood floors.

The current owners spent five years renovating the property. They added modern finishes including a kitchen with light-colored cabinets and wood floors.

Source: Knight Frank

To preserve its history, the owners decorated the mansion with Victorian furniture and art.

To preserve its history, the owners decorated the mansion with Victorian furniture and art.

Source: Knight Frank

Long hallways throughout the home lead to intimate living and dining areas.

Long hallways throughout the home lead to intimate living and dining areas.

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The mansion sports a sauna and relaxation room.

The mansion sports a sauna and relaxation room.

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It also includes a gym stocked with equipment.

It also includes a gym stocked with equipment.

Source: Knight Frank

The entire estate is for sale for $3.3 million (£2.6 million). It is represented by estate agency Knight Frank.

The entire estate is for sale for $3.3 million (£2.6 million). It is represented by estate agency Knight Frank.

Source: Knight Frank

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