Norman castle with 900 years of history goes on market for £6.75m
Appleby Castle, situated at the top of Boroughgate in Appleby and overlooking the Eden Valley, is being marketed by the prestigious UK Sotheby's International Realty.
Set within 25 acres of enclosed parkland, the castle lies on the edge of the Lake District and features sandstone walls beneath a pitched slate and lead roof.
(Image: Zoopla) Dating back to the 12th century, the motte and bailey structure includes a Norman keep and a 13th-century round tower, alongside a range of buildings and features.
These include three cottages, offices, a tennis court, and fishing rights on the River Eden.
The property contains 22 bedrooms and 19 bathrooms, and is currently operated as paid accommodation.
(Image: Zoopla) The main building also houses a 15th-century dining room with high ceilings, a Great Hall from the same period, and a second Great Hall dating to the 12th century.
Alongside its historic features, the castle includes modern facilities such as a gym, hot tub and sauna, games room, and storage areas.
Three external cottages, integrated into the walls of the inner bailey, offer open-plan living.
(Image: Zoopla) Furthermore, two of these are two-bedroom properties.
Once owned by the kings of England and Scotland, the Norman Appleby Castle is less than half a mile from Appleby train station and the town's primary school.
Buyers have the option to purchase the castle in its entirety or in four totally separate lots.
(Image: Zoopla) Lot 1 includes the Appleby Castle Estate, which is priced at £7,250,000.
Lot 2, which is comprised of the Baron's Wing and medieval kitchen, is priced at £1,850,000.
Whilst lot 3 includes the North Wing (hotel) and both Great and Function Halls, and is available for £4,250,000.
Finally, lot 4 consists of three cottages, and is offered at £1,275,000.
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