Hafton House

Hafton House (also known as Hafton Castle) is a Category B listed^[1] country house in Hunters Quay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The property is located on the southern shores of the Holy Loch. It dates to the late 18th century, built to a design by David Hamilton,^[2] and it received its historic designation in 1971.^[1] It is two storeys, with a higher tower.^[1]

Hafton House
Hafton House in 2005
Alternative names	Hafton Castle
General information
Town or city	Hunters Quay, Argyll and Bute
Country	Scotland
Coordinates	55.9773°N 4.9248°W / 55.9773; -4.9248
Completed	late 18th century
Client	James Hunter
Technical details
Floor count	2
Design and construction
Architect(s)	David Hamilton
Website
http://www.hafton-castle.co.uk

One of its first owners was James Hunter (1814–1854).^[3][4][1] As of 1841, Hunter was living at Hafton "age 25 (sic), of independent means, with his wife [Eliza] and children, Eliza age 4, James age 3 and William age 4 months, as well as other Hunter relatives and 7 female servants".^[3] At least one other child — a daughter, Rosina Jane^[5] — was born later. James Hunter Sr. was still resident there in 1851, age 37.^[3] James Hunter Jr. purchased nearby Dunloskin Farm in the 1870s.^[6][7]

In the 1870s, the property was 5,740 acres (2,320 ha).^[8]

The grounds also contain a gatehouse and a bridge.^[9]

See also

• List of listed buildings in Argyll and Bute