A country estate which is set on 90ac of land with a six-bedroom castle has come on the market in Co Down. It is the first time in two generations that the imposing property comes for sale.

Located near Gilford, Elmfield Estate is on the market for £3.35m (€3.96m) and the sale is being managed by Savills.

Elmfield is a 19th-century Scottish baronial-style castle with six grand bedrooms and four reception rooms.

The estate has many possible personal and commercial uses. It includes a three-bedroom cottage, a two-bedroom gate lodge, and a two-bedroom courtyard apartment.

The courtyard and former stable yard have been renovated to include a two-story studio and high-tech conference centre.

The property also has formal gardens, mature woodland, a lake and fishing rights to the River Bann. The land is made up of 46ac prime agricultural land and 31ac of woodland.

Last offered for sale in 1959, and with a rich history spanning over three centuries, Elmfield presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Northern Ireland’s architectural heritage.

Located in the heart of Co Down, Elmfield is roughly 30 miles southwest of Belfast.