A castle ‘fit for royalty’ could be yours – if you have £8m to spare
Are you looking for a detached property with lots of character and outside space? Does your checklist include a banquet hall, topiary lawn, secret garden and helipad?
Well, you could be in luck. With the coronation imminent, property site Rightmove has released a list of castles for sale in the UK that are “fit for royalty”.
With the list clearly designed to appeal to fantasy house hunters – those who enjoy looking through the keyhole of homes they cannot afford – the most expensive of these grand abodes is Earlshall Castle in Fife, priced to sell at £8m.
Described as one of the “best kept 16th-century houses in Scotland”, the historic pile has hosted numerous visitors, including Mary, Queen of Scots. While it “only” boasts 10 bedrooms, space is not an issue because the property comes with three cottages and 21 hectares (53 acres) of grounds.
The interior certainly has the wow factor, with a 50ft long painted ceiling in the “Long Gallery” decorated with the coats of arms of European royalty and Scottish noble families. The grounds are fabulous too, with walled gardens designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, plus a topiary lawn, yew walk and secret garden.
If £8m is too rich for your blood, how about Grade II-listed Stowe Castle in Buckinghamshire? It is “only” £4.5m and, in theory, commutable to London via train (there’s also a helipad if you are in a hurry).
Stowe’s 60 foot castellated walls are sure to impress guests, as are the ogee arched doorways and solid oak doors. It has five bedrooms but there is plenty of additional accommodation, including in a refurbished barn.
However, if your budget does top £3m, consider beautiful Brechin Castle in Angus, with its 16 bedrooms and eight reception rooms.
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