Craigtoun Manor, situated adjacent to The Craigtoun Golf Course (formerly The Duke’s) in St Andrews, is a Category B listed former mansion house with ancillary grounds and represents a unique development opportunity.

The mansion house is an early renaissance building designed by Paul Waterhouse and constructed in 1903 for the Younger brewery family. In 1947 it was sold, becoming Craigtoun Hospital - a maternity hospital - until its closure in 1992. The property has remained vacant since.

Now requiring a full and comprehensive redevelopment, the property provides accommodation across 5 storeys, extending to a Gross Internal Area of approximately 35,819 square feet. It also comprises Scottish baronial features, including a number of turrets and fine stone work. Interior features include a marble staircase and a panelled hall.

The development proposals will see the conversion of the main building into 27 new apartments, as well as 18 new build homes in the grounds. The approved apartment mix comprises four one-bedroom apartments, 18 two-bedroom apartments, four three-bedroom apartments and one three-bedroom triplex apartment. The new-build element comprises four four-bedroom semi-detached houses and 14 four-bedroom townhouses.

The mansion house is set within extensive grounds which extend to approximately 6.8 acres. There is also an additional piece of land at Mount Melville included in the sale, extending to approximately 4.13 acres.

Craigtoun Manor is located around 3.5 miles south west of St Andrews in a beautiful semi-rural setting. The site is adjacent to The Craigtoun Course, one of the many golf courses in the St Andrews area. The Craigtoun Course is part of the St Andrews Links Trust, which includes the 6 other courses including the Old Course. It is the only heathland venue in St Andrews and boasts a clubhouse bar and restaurant, pro shop and a driving range. St Andrews is known as the ‘Home of Golf’, with many prestigious courses in the area. The Old Course is arguably the most famous golf course in the world and will host the Open Championship in 2027. As such, the town benefits from golfing tourists from all over the world.

Ben Brough, Head of Scotland Development at Savills, says: “Craigtoun Manor brings together a substantial consented residential scheme, a distinctive historic building and an exceptional setting on the edge of St Andrews. With planning in place for 45 homes and the potential of additional land available, this incredibly unique opportunity is one we expect to be of strong interest to developers looking to deliver a high-quality scheme in one of Scotland’s most well-known locations.”