Charleton House

Charleton House is an 18th-century country estate with a simple south-facing front and lies surrounded by formal gardens and landscaped grounds. The property has grown over time through architectural additions in the early 19th century and now serves multiple functions beyond its original role.

Colonel John Anstruther-Thomson took over the estate in 1797 and commissioned classical additions between 1815 and 1817. Architect William Burn later added an eastern wing in 1832, completing the main phase of expansion.

The Japanese garden was created by Colonel Charles Anstruther-Thomson after his travels to Japan in the 1890s, blending traditional design principles with the Scottish landscape. These elements remain visible today in how the garden is arranged and maintained.

The property functions today as an events venue with accommodation options for visitors. A golf course has been part of the grounds since 1994, integrated into the existing parkland.

Roy's Survey from 1747-1755 was the first to document the designed landscape layout under the original name Newburn. This early map shows the property was already conceived as a carefully planned composition centuries ago.

Location: Fife

Location: Kilconquhar

GPS coordinates: 56.22451,-2.87299

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:24