One-bed castle with its own feasting hall could be yours for staggering price

20 January 2024 , 10:11

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The one-bed mini castle comes complete with its own tower (Image: Jam Press/SDL Property Auctions/Rightmove)

If you have ever dreamed of looking out over the battlements of your own private castle, complete with tower, now is your chance - for only £120,000.

This one-bedroom miniature castle comes with its own tiny turret and gothic interior and is hitting the market for a decidedly un-princely sum. The cute castle is Grade II Listed and dates back to the 1800s with exposed wooden beams and even a four-poster bed fit for (minor) royalty.

A large living room takes up much of the ground floor and pictures show a chunky brick-built fireplace with comfy-looking old chesterfield sofas and a decidedly throne-like armchair in one corner. In the kitchen the owners have left out the traditional pig roasting on a spit and massive bubbling cauldrons for more modern setup, with a washing machine, fridge and no scullery maids in sight.

The quirky property also features its own miniature banqueting hall, with a dining table squeezed in at the foot of the narrow winding staircase that leads up to the first floor.

The cosy living room has a chesterfield sofa, a woodburner and a throne-like armchair (Jam Press/SDL Property Auctions/Rightmove)

Upstairs there is one double bedroom, complete with an impressively regal four-poster bed, with its own canopy and another open fireplace in the bedroom. The first floor also comes with an en-suite bathroom.

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The house - situated in Dover, Kent - comes with a small garden. It is being auctioned off by SDL Property Auctions and is advertised on Rightmove.

The bedroom has its own fireplace and a canopy bed (Jam Press/SDL Property Auctions/Rightmove)

The listing reads: “A Grade II Listed detached Gate House situated on the corner of Victoria Park and Castle Hill Road.

“The property is conveniently located for all local amenities and public transport links including Dover Priory station which provides regular services to London's St Pancras International station."

The mini banqueting hall, at the foot of the stairs (Jam Press/SDL Property Auctions/Rightmove)

“Ground Floor: Reception room, kitchen/dining room. First Floor: Bedroom with dressing area, bathroom/WC.”

The lease was 99 years from 26 April 1990. This means it only has 66 years remaining. The auction takes place on 31 January.

The kitcen is more modern and features all the usual appliances (Jam Press/SDL Property Auctions/Rightmove)

Meanwhile, a dilapidated single garage in London went up for sale last week for a whopping £200,000. Located on Cathcart Road in the centre of West London’s exclusive Chelsea neighbourhood this single garage boasts a "generous" 158 square feet of space, according to the estate agent’s listing. The affluent area is well-known for its rich and famous residents with smart boutiques and high-end restaurants lining nearby King's Road.

If you want to park your car like a star, this garage is in a prime location for all that London’s ritzy West End can offer. "This spacious garage is situated in a sought-after area in the centre of Chelsea and benefits from proximity to the shops, bars and restaurants of the local area", reads the listing.

Chloe Cawood