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Nestling on a hillside in the Fife countryside, this early 20th-century family home is a gem. The house was remodelled in 1906 by the Scottish architect Sir Robert Lorimer around Mr F B Sharp's collection of French and Chippendale-style furniture, porcelain and paintings. The house gives a real feeling of Upstairs/Downstairs with the large Edwardian kitchen and the laundry that is located in an out building. The extensive grounds allow exploring with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The key to Historic Scotland's 15th century Scotstarvit Tower across the road is available at the mansion house.

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Hill of Tarvit Mansion House and Gardens Lovingly restored mansion house showcases the Sharp family collections. However, the glimpse it give into Edwardian life for the family is most interesting. Mr Sharp was a jute magnate and travelled to Dundee by train. The kitchen and laundry are not to be missed--and the laundry is off a somewhat subtlely marked path. Enjoy a tea in the tea room, featuring home baking, and the small National Trust shop. Hill of Tarvit is a pleasant change from the more prevalent medieval castles and such. by markinch on Wed, 06/25/2008 - 15:32