A HISTORIC 14th century castle said to have been visited by Mary Queen of Scots has gone up for sale for £800,000.
The Grade 1 listed house with 10 acres of land, Hayton Castle, located near Aspatria, offers the possibility of ‘idyllic rural living’.
During the English Civil War the castle suffered considerable damage and had to be rebuilt, which saw the premises extended in the 16th and 17th centuries and converted into a residence – now comprising six multi-purpose bedrooms.
Janet Flintoft, a chartered surveyor with H&H Land & Estates, which lists the property, said it really is “a beautiful, versatile home”.
“This property offers so many possibilities. It would make a great family home and is ideal for keen gardeners or horse riding enthusiasts. There is also the possibility of developing the various spaces for tourist or rental purposes. is truly a wonderful opportunity for someone to embrace a new and different lifestyle,” she said.
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The current owner is known to use the property to host many community activities, such as weekly gardening groups where children with learning disabilities learned to grow plants and reap the physical and mental health benefits of the nature work, as well as reiki, yoga and meditation workshops for local charities.
The castle in the Cumbrian countryside has also held on-site festivals which aim to promote the arts industry in the area, as well as music video and fashion filming locations.
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In addition to the four hectares of pasture and vegetable and orchard land, the house offers a spacious area whilst retaining many original features including three staircases and the remains of the 14th century tower walls in the central part of the building.
It is also accompanied by two cellars and large convertible attics, as well as numerous stone outbuildings, a perfect opportunity for future developments.
The listing promotes the property’s viability for visiting tourists, with its location near the lakes it has already proven popular among Airbnb guests.
Hayton Castle is on sale through the Carlisle office of H&H Land & Estates and viewing dates, strictly by appointment, are scheduled for May 9 and 27.
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