3 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
Historic home with links to wartime Prime Minister goes on market
Described as being in a 'picturesque' hamlet of Newton of Falkland, the property has connections stretching back to the roots of distilling and malting in Fife.
Alexandrer Bonthrone established Stratheden Distillery in 1829 in nearby Auchermuchty and was also an adviser to former Prime Minister Herbert Asquith, prior to him taking the country to war in 1914.
His brother John was one of Scotland's first commercial maltsters and helped develop the Fife and Kinross Railway before ceasing production of whisky in 1926.
Newton House (Image: Handout)
Newton House has mainly been used as a holiday or short-term rental property in recent years but is now on the market for offer over £785,000.
The property retains unchanged features from when it was built, including the original grand timber staircases and radiators.
It's long history has also seen it serve as a convalescent home during World War I and an accommodation for Polish airmen in World War II.
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Features such as sash and case windows, ornate cornicing, chandeliers and fireplaces, redolent of the Victorian period, also remain while 2 modern en-suite shower rooms have been added.
The current owner of the property has also restored the home with 'charming flourishes' from the Bonthrones era, and it has three spacious reception rooms, two games room and an outdoor patio.
The nearby Falkland is also home to a modern museum of whisky collections.
