If you fancy getting your hands on a property fit for the pages of a fairytale, I come bearing a picture-perfect pad that meets the brief – and then some. Perched within 42 acres of enchanting woodland, Allington Castle was built between 1279 and 1299, when Stephen de Pencester was granted a royal license to fortify the manor that previously existed on the site. Now, almost 800 years later, the medieval property has been put up for sale. And it could be yours for just £5 million.
Allington Castle
On the market with the property pros over at Knight Frank, Allington Castle is home to a rather gasp-inducing 30 bedrooms and 20 bathrooms. I don’t envy the person having to make the mighty trip to IKEA to furnish them, that’s for sure. Described as ‘a rare and evocative offering’, the beautifully-restored castle seamlessly blends historic splendour and contemporary practicality. It meets the needs of modern-day life whilst maintaining its medieval integrity. What more could you possibly want?
The beating heart of the castle comes in the form of the Great Hall; a rather magnificent room in which Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once dined. Allington Castle also boasts two inner courtyards, a moat, a jousting yard, a tennis court, a swimming pool, a Victorian greenhouse, some outrageously gorgeous gardens, and what is thought to be the oldest dovecote in the country. Just the essentials, you know?
Just an hour outside of the capital city, Allington Castle offers a unique glimpse into English history. And it’s not too hard to see why it’s being referred to as a ‘once in a generation acquisition’.
You’ll find Allington Castle at Castle Road, Allington, ME16 0NB. You can peruse the full property listing here.
