An A-listed castle in Cove which was at the centre of a legal battle which spanned more than two decades has gone up for sale.

Knockderry Castle is being marketed by Strutt and Parker, with offers over £1.25million being sought.

The property was previously owned by Marian van Overwaele who refused to pay a £230 debt back in 1997.

The bill was associated with a bridalwear business run by Ms van Overwaele and eventually rose to £30,000.

Ownership of the castle was transferred to her brother, George Amil, after she was made bankrupt in 2000.

In August 2021, the Court of Session refused a 'reclaiming motion', with the pair being evicted in March.

Built in the mid-19th century for textile manufacturer James Templeton, the Baronial castle overlooks Loch Long and is described in the listing as having the "finest domestic interiors of its style in Scotland".

The building was designed by renowned architect Alexander 'Greek' Thompson, whose other work includes Glasgow's Caledonian Road Church and St Vincent Free Church.

Alterations and additions were later made by John Honeyman and William Leiper.

It has four reception rooms, as well as multiple bedrooms and bathrooms.

Many of the original features remain in tact, including crow step gables, turrets, and stone balustrades.

The property also includes a separate three-bedroom residential cottage.

Strutt and Parker does, however, note that the castle and cottage require "extensive upgrading and refurbishment".

The castle lies in a vast garden with mature trees and a terraced area adjacent to the building.

Sitting in an elevated position, it can be accessed from Shore Road and offers excellent views over the loch.

The listing can be found at struttandparker.com/properties/shore-road-2.