Killiechassie House
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Killiechassie House is a 19th century estate house, situated on the banks of the River Tay, near Aberfeldy, in Perth and Kinross. The current owner of the house is J. K. Rowling, who purchased it in November 2001[1] for about £600,000.[2] Since then, its estimated value has risen to £1.5 million. The house is now ranked at #91 in a list of the Top 100 Finest Homes of the UK, published by Britain.tv.
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[edit] History
- In the 17th century, the Rev Robert Stewart, the minister of Killin, bought each of his sons an estate north of the Tay, giving Killiechassie to the eldest.
- The house was built by a Scottish general in 1865,[3] to replace a much older building.
- Locals say that Bonnie Prince Charlie sheltered under a tree on the estate during his retreat north to Inverness in 1746, and Robert Burns took walks nearby.
[edit] Neighbouring Locations
Menzies Castle and General Wade's Aberfeldy Bridge lie near Killiechassie House.
[edit] Additional information
- J. K. Rowling married Neil Murray in the library of this house.
- There is a lake near the house which is said to be haunted by a water spirit.[4]
- The house is known to encompass two halls, a drawing room, morning room, dining room and library.
[edit] Sources
- ^ J.K. Rowling and Neil Murray at marriage.about.com. Accessed 8 Feb 2007.
- ^ Cotswolds-style boom sees 'bothy' priced at £120,000 at telegraph.co.uk. Accessed 8 Feb 2007.
- ^ Rowling buys secluded Scottish home at archives.cnn.com. Accessed 8 Feb 2007.
- ^ Joanne Kathleen Rowling – icon of success at szjo.uw.edu.pl. Accessed 8 Feb 2007.
