23 bed detached house for sale Appleby Castle, Boroughgate, Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria CA16

Interested parties should contact Knight Frank Auctions for further information.Description- Appleby Castle is an important heritage site in England, with origins from Roman times.- It is one of only three complete and intact Norman Keeps in the UK, built c.1100 and uniquely continuously occupied.- Held by monarchs and nobles Henry II, Richard the Lionheart, Richard III.- Most celebrated resident: Lady Anne Clifford (15901676), who defied Kings and Parliament to restore the Castle.- A rare chance to own living history fewer than 20 inhabited Norman castles remain, most held by the Royal Family.Bedrooms12 Unique Period Bedrooms (7 with En Suite Bathrooms). Named: State, Evidence, Vipont, Clifford, Thanet, Tufton, Hothfield, Lemeshin, Russel, Sackville, Demorville, Atkinson.The great halls15th-Century Great Hall Seats 100 for Banquets12th-Century Old Great Hall Portcullis Doorway and FireplaceReception/ancillary accommodationMorning Room/Old Chapel Dining Room Oak Panelling, Fine ViewsMedieval Bar/Refectory Dating to 1180 with Log BurnerCommercial Kitchen Meeting Room, Library Billiard Room Gym/Spa Wine Cellar Two Barsbaron's wingA separate house within the castle featuring 5 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, TV Room/Children's Play Area.3 self-contained holiday cottagesLocated in the inner Bailey next to the Norman Keep.Cottage One: 17th-Century Fireplace, Open-plan Living, Log Burner, Two BedroomsCottage Two: Open-plan with Kitchen, Sofa Bed, Two Bedrooms, BathroomCottage Three: Single-Level, Large Master Bedroom, Log Burner, Luxury BathroomPropertyWithin 25 acres, comprises Castle, Round Tower, Norman Keep and 3 Cottages.Norman keepConverted to stone c.1100 from motte-and-bailey stronghold.County Jail of Westmorland in 13th15th centuries.In 1653 Lady Anne Clifford built a central spinal wall, housing Judges of Assize.Currently houses the Norman Visitor Centre with spiral staircase to the roof, offering views of the countryside.Round towerBuilt c.1210 by the Viponts, extended in 1454 by Thomas VIII Clifford.Guarded the gatehouse to the castle.Parkland, parking & fishing25 acres of parkland, enclosed by a 10-foot-high stone wall.Fishing rights on the River Eden (salmon, sea trout, brown trout). There is a substation on site.GeneralIn current ownership for over 20 years, well-maintained (lead roof replaced on Castle & Keep).Fixtures and fittingsMost furniture/chattels available by separate negotiation.Asset management / potentialMaintain as Hotel & Events VenueConvert to Private ResidenceExpand Commercial OpportunitiesTenureFreehold.VATRefer to legal pack.EPCRefer to legal pack.ViewingsStrictly by appointment only, via Knight Frank.Contact:Peter Mayo, Partner, Auctioneer D: / M: / Christopher Dewe, Regional Partner D: / M: / LocationAppleby Castle is located overlooking the County town of Appleby in Westmorland, between the Pennines (to the east), Lake District National Park (to the west), Yorkshire Dales National Park (to the south) and the border with Scotland 40 miles to the north.13 Miles to the Northwest: Penrith27 Miles to the North: Carlisle25 Miles to the Southwest: Windermere30 Miles to the North: Carlisle Lake District Airport50 Miles to the Northeast: Newcastle Airport90 Miles to the Southeast: Manchester Airport4hrs 20 Mins from Appleby: London Kings CrossOccupancyVacantTenureFreeholdThe buyers fee is including VAT. 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