Buy your own celebrity hideaway! Castle adored by Michael Douglas and Jack Nicholson goes on sale for £3.9m (and even comes with Europe's largest treehouse)
- Ackergill Tower near John O'Groats, the most northerly point in Scotland, is being sold for a huge £3.9million
- The property has 32 bedrooms in the tower alone, a pub and Europe's largest ever tree house with six rooms
- The huge property - used as a luxury hotel - also has a pub, a Victorian walled garden and a boathouse
A celebrity hide-out, complete with Europe's largest tree house and an on-site pub has gone on sale.
Ackergill Tower has attracted the likes of Jack Nicholson, Michael Douglas, and entrepreneur Richard Branson in recent years, but now, it will be offered to a private buyer.
The 15th century castle has been run as a luxury hotel and wedding venue and has a staggering 32 rooms in the tower based near John O'Groats, the most northerly point in Scotland.
Stunning sea views and a 500-year history have left the propety with a hefty price tag of £3.9m.
But there is plenty of opportunity for the new owners to set up a business - especially in the gigantic tree house which comprises of six rooms and its own pub, ceilidh hall.
The striking 15th century Scottish castle by the sea has gone on sale for a staggering £3.9million. The stunning venue has attracted a list guests like Jack Nicholson and Michael Douglas
Ackergill Tower is believed to date from 1475 and over its 500-year history it was often besieged during feuds between Scottish clans.
It was extended in the mid-19th century by Scottish architect David Bryce and was restored in the 1980s to its former grandeur.
Businessman Mike Clare, who founded bed retailer Dreams, bought and converted it in 2009 but he is now selling the impressive property.
The property currently operates as a country house hotel but has also been an exclusive wedding, party and conference venue in the past.
The five-storey tower is steeped in history but has had 21st century luxuries added and has 32 bedrooms, 31 bathrooms and ten reception rooms including the impressive wood-panelled Great Hall.
There is plenty of additional accommodation in the 30 acres of grounds, including the converted stables which sleep ten people and Europe's largest treehouse, which sleeps two.
The treehouse is in a 150-year-old Sycamore tree and has a 7ft round bed and a large circular bath, as well as 360-degree views of the surrounding woodland and a 'twilight ceiling' so guests can gaze up at the stars through the tree's branches.
Private parties and weddings have been held in the wood panelled dining room. The stunning property is near John O'Groats in Caithness, the most northerly point in Scotland
The tower, complete with a huge tree house and 32 rooms, guest houses and seaside cottages is near John O'Groats in Caithness
The tower has classic, executive and deluxe rooms which guests have been enjoying for decades. The castle itself was built 600 years ago
The striking 15th century Scottish castle stands on the shoreline at Sinclair Bay on the northernmost tip of Scotland
There is also the Smugglers Inn pub, a beautiful Victorian walled garden, a Bothy and a boathouse.
It also has a lease of shooting and fishing rights over a neighbouring 3,000 acres.
Michael Jones from Knight Frank said: 'It's a totally unique property, the tower is spectacular in itself and the location is also spectacular right on the sea.
'It's currently running as a hotel but for some wealthy people it would be a great place to have a private residence as well - you could certainly do a fair bit of entertaining.
'You could use the main castle as your home and use the other properties on the site as guest accommodation when you need it or as holiday rentals.
The tower has attracted some world famous guests including entrepreneur Richard Bransom, Jack Nicholson and Michael Douglas
A treehouse has been built around a 150 year old sycamore tree in the grounds of the luxury tower. The treehouse features a large circular bath, 7ft round bed and use of a microwave and fridge
Fine dining and events have been held at the castle for decades. Weddings and functions are also held at the £3.9m venue
The Ackergill Tower Estate has its own pub called the ‘Smugglers Inn' which features a log fire and a fully stocked bar for guests to relax in
'There's a whole variety of possible uses and we've had a real mix of interest from the commercial sector and private owners.
'It looks a long way north, it is at the top of Scotland but there's an airport nearby and helicopters can land at the castle itself.
'It's got stunning views across the water and it's a spectacular position on the clifftop.
'This is a very rare opportunity. There are one or two Scottish castles that come on the market every year but something in this condition, of this magnitude and location is pretty much a one-off.
'I think the last time there were was a property of this calibre on the market was when this was sold ten years ago.'
There is room for ten in the tastefully designed 'Smiddy' with mezzanine level combines traditional architecture with modern equestrian style décor
Ackergill Tower says: 'All bedrooms have their own bespoke design and unique character with period details, sumptuous furnishings and all the modern luxuries you need to make the most of your Highland escape'
The tower has numerous bedrooms and self-contained cottages for guests to say in. In the past it has been used as a luxury Highlands hotel
There are also cottages which can be rented on-site. The Stables 'smiddy' is a four bedroom Scottish luxury holiday cottage sleeping up to ten people
The lavish tower and surrounding grounds are going on sale for £3.9million. The tower itself has a whopping 32 rooms, but it also has its own pub, ceilidh hall and the impressive treehouse is just one of six self-contained holiday cottages
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