How much?! Staggering price tag of Royal Troon house revealed

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It’s had the eyes of the world on it this week and it’s up for sale. How deep will you need to dig if you want to own a house on the course at Royal Troon?

There isn’t a house like it anywhere else in the world. But if you want The Open to come to your front door be prepared to dig deep.

Earlier this week, we told you about Blackrock House – the two cottages that sit right in the middle of Royal Troon’s Old Course.

Sitting in the shadow of the 16th green, with the 2nd green to the west, it’s the only property on a golf course that holds major championships.

One half of the property is up for sale and estate agents Strutt & Parker have now revealed what you might have to fork out if you want the four-bedroom semi-detached to be yours.

Ready? The guide price is £1,500,000.

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Blackrock House: “There isn’t anything else like this available in the world”

Annabel Blackett, associate at Strutt & Parker, said: “The sale of Blackrock House is one of those rare times where you can safely say there isn’t anything else like this available in the world.

“Built before the Royal Troon Golf Club even existed, the home’s driveway meanders through the course and takes you into almost another world – a world which must surely feel like a dream for any golf fans!

“From here, you can watch five holes from the comfort of your own home, and of course you also have the club on your doorstep for your own playing.

“While the views are fantastic year-round – and particularly with the coastal waters in the distance – the position really comes into its own when a championship as prestigious as The Open is in town.

“This week, The Open is being hosted at Royal Troon for the 10th time, which means you can watch the likes of Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson tee off from various rooms in the house – certainly not a claim you could make anywhere else in the world!”

“Now split into two homes, our clients have owned Blackrock House for 30 years, so this sale presents a rare opportunity for someone to own a slice of one of the most famous links courses in the country.

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“It’s little surprise that launching a home as special as this has created the level of buzz and interest that we’ve seen so far.”

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About the author

Steve Carroll
Steve Carroll

A journalist for more than 25 years, Steve has been immersed in club golf for almost as long.

A former club captain, he has passed the Level 3 Rules of Golf exam with distinction having attended the R&A’s prestigious Tournament Administrators and Referees Seminar.

Steve has officiated at a host of high-profile tournaments, including Open Regional Qualifying, PGA Fourball Championship, English Men’s Senior Amateur, and the North of England Amateur Championship. In 2023, he made his international debut as part of the team that refereed England vs Switzerland U16 girls.

A part of NCG’s Top 100s panel, Steve has a particular love of links golf and is frantically trying to restore his single-figure handicap. He’d like to tell you he floats around 10. The reality is more like 13.

Steve plays at Sandburn Hall, in York, and is a country member at Close House in Newcastle. He has served on various club committees during his time in the game, and is the current Rules Secretary at Sandburn.

Having studied history at Newcastle University, he became a journalist having passed his NCTJ exams at Darlington College of Technology. He began his career working on weekly papers in Newcastle, before joining the York Press in 2001. After five years as a news reporter, he joined the sports desk – specialising in horse racing and snooker – and was Digital Sports Editor when he joined National Club Golfer in 2016.

What’s in Steve’s bag: TaylorMade Stealth 2 driver, 3-wood, and hybrids; Caley 01T irons 4-PW; TaylorMade Hi-Toe wedges, Odyssey 2Ball Microhinge putter.

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