Scotland's most expensive apartment that comes with a butler is on the market for $2.9 million. But the future buyer won't legally be allowed to live there full-time, the listing agent says.
Mikhaila Friel
- Scotland's most expensive apartment in St. Andrews is on the market for $2.9 million.
- The two-bedroom property overlooks the world-renowned Old Course and has a butler service.
The most expensive apartment in Scotland which overlooks a world-famous golf course is on the market, according to Savills' online listing.
The two-bedroom property next to St. Andrews' Old Course is on the market for £2.3 million, or around $2.9 million, the listing states. That's the highest price per square foot of any residential property in Scotland currently on the market, according to a Savills press release.
The building is owned by Kohler & Co, an American company that also owns the nearby five-star Old Course Hotel. Those living in the building have access to several perks sourced from the hotel, including a 24-hour butler service, private chefs, and housekeeping, the listing states.
Savills has received between 40 and 50 inquiries about the property, which is currently under offer, the listing agent told Insider.
However, the future buyer should keep in mind that they legally wouldn't be able to live in the property full-time. The original planning permission has a restriction that all apartments in the building "are only allowed to be used as second homes," the listing agent added.
A two-bedroom property said to be the most expensive apartment listing in Scotland has a fascinating history.
The apartment is on the market for £2.3 million, or around $2.9 million, and is located in the Hamilton Grand building in St. Andrews.
The building dates back to 1895 when it was The Grand Hotel and was frequented by many celebrities, including King Edward VIII, Rudyard Kipling, and Bing Crosby, the listing states.
It was transformed into the training headquarters for the Royal Air Force in World War II and subsequently used as student accommodation, according to the listing.
The building was converted into luxury apartments in 2010.
In 2010, Hamilton Grand was purchased by Kohler & Co, an American company that owns the nearby five-star Old Course Hotel, the listing states.
The building currently has 27 apartments and a reception hall, concierge, private lounge, and roof terrace, the listing adds.
The community in St. Andrews was doubtful that the apartments would sell because they were "three times more expensive" than similar properties in the area, the listing agent said.
Nonetheless, the apartments completely sold out earlier this year and this listing marks the first resale, he added.
The apartment has views of St. Andrews' world-renowned Old Course.
The apartment is 1,040 square feet and has 24-hour butler service, the listing agent said.
Four windows in the apartment look directly onto the Old Course, the oldest and most iconic golf course in the world that dates back 600 years, according to its website. The current owner of the apartment is a "keen golfer" and spends several hours watching the course, the listing agent says.
The neighborhood is "unashamedly wealthy" and "unashamedly international," the listing agent said.
Those currently living in the building hail from across the world, from the US and Canada to "almost every country in Europe," the listing agent said.
However, there is a restriction that means the apartments in the property can't legally be used as full-time residences. The original planning permission states that all apartments in the building "are only allowed to be used as second homes," the agent added.
The property has a living room and an open-plan kitchen that leads into a second living area.
The kitchen has a built-in fridge-freezer, storage units, and additional space which the current owner uses as a dining and living area with a fireplace. There are also French doors that give access to an outdoor balcony, the listing states.
The master bedroom has space for a double bed and a built-in wardrobe (not pictured).
The master bedroom currently contains a double bed, a dresser, and an armchair.
The master bedroom's en-suite has a bath with jacuzzi jets, the listing states.
It also has twin washbasins and a tiled shower compartment with a seat, the listing added.
The second bedroom has a walk-in closet with a mirror, hanging rails, and shelves.
This bedroom also has French doors leading to a balcony, according to the listing.
The second bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
This room has a tiled shower with a seat inside.
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