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a historic castle A recent arrival on the UK property market, this is not your typical freehold sale.
Bellister Castle, a Grade I listed property in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, was recently listed by estate agents Sanderson Young.
Dating back to the 12th century, the castle has its oldest feature, the Peel Tower. The structure’s main castle is 4,778 square feet and includes a 1,159 square foot two-bedroom lodge housed in a repurposed historic gatehouse.
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It is said that this castle was built using stone. hadrian’s wall, A 2nd century Roman wall designed to protect Britannia’s northern border from the Picts.
There are six bedrooms and three bathrooms, as well as decorative ceilings, an ornate drawing room, and a renovated 19th-century fountain bath.
Bellister Castle in Northumberland dates back to the 12th century and features a historic Peel Tower. (Sanderson Young)
The grounds are approximately 4.51 acres in size and include a walled garden, orchards and meadows — There is a wonderful tree-lined avenue leading up to the castle.
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According to listing information, the property “offers a rare combination of modernity and comfort against a backdrop of outstanding historic character.”
“The attention to detail is in every aspect, bringing all the elements together. luxury of modern life It is set within a fine example of a historic and fortified mansion with rich provenance. ”
The estate has approximately 5 acres of land including a walled garden, orchard and meadows. (Sanderson Young)
“It is clear that opportunities like this are rare and are presented to an excellent standard throughout. This is an opportunity for buyers to understand the fabric of Britain,” the listing says.
So what’s the problem?
The property is leased by the National Trust, so the next owner will not own it outright.
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The 120-year lease ends in 2145. The indicative price is £2.5 million, or approximately $3.34 million.
A spokesperson for Sanderson-Young told Fox News Digital that the listing provides an “extremely rare” opportunity to rent the castle, which is leased from the National Trust.
According to property listings, Grade I-listed Bellister Castle was built in part using stones from Hadrian’s Wall. (Sanderson Young)
“Most long-term leases are residential or farmlandthe lease agreement states that the National Trust must be involved in the transfer of the lease,” the spokesperson said, adding that there may be an opportunity for an extension at the end of the lease.
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The source added: “Owning Bellister Castle offers the opportunity to live in an extraordinary historic building and pass it on to future generations.”
Mr Sanderson-Young said the listing offered an “extremely rare” opportunity to live in a National Trust property. (Sanderson Young)
The listing comes months after similar properties hit the UK property market.
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The price of the lease, which ends in 2122, was approximately $4.4 million.
