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| Ripley Castle: Price tag for 700-year-old estate revealed | |
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| Among its extensive historical features, notable unique structures include The Gatehouse, completed in 1450's and the three-storey Old Tower. | Among its extensive historical features, notable unique structures include The Gatehouse, completed in 1450's and the three-storey Old Tower. |
| The asking price for North Yorkshire's 700-year-old Ripley Castle has been set at £21m. | The asking price for North Yorkshire's 700-year-old Ripley Castle has been set at £21m. |
| Set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the 14th Century stronghold and estate is up for sale for the first time in its history. | Set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the 14th Century stronghold and estate is up for sale for the first time in its history. |
| Announcing their plans to sell last year, current owners Sir Thomas and Lady Ingilby said they wanted to "focus on other interests". | Announcing their plans to sell last year, current owners Sir Thomas and Lady Ingilby said they wanted to "focus on other interests". |
| Mark Granger from Estate Agents Carter Jonas described the sale as a "once in 700 year opportunity". | Mark Granger from Estate Agents Carter Jonas described the sale as a "once in 700 year opportunity". |
| The estate includes 445 acres of land, a cricket pitch, hotel, tea room, gift shop and wedding venue. | The estate includes 445 acres of land, a cricket pitch, hotel, tea room, gift shop and wedding venue. |
| It has been divided into nine lots, which can ether be bought individually or as a whole. | It has been divided into nine lots, which can ether be bought individually or as a whole. |
| The castle itself is home to three reception rooms, 11 bedrooms, and six bath/shower rooms. | The castle itself is home to three reception rooms, 11 bedrooms, and six bath/shower rooms. |
| Ripley Castle dates back to the 14th Century | Ripley Castle dates back to the 14th Century |
| According to the Ripley Estate website, the property has been in the Ingilby family for 26 generations. | According to the Ripley Estate website, the property has been in the Ingilby family for 26 generations. |
| Mr Granger said: "The manageable estate is perfectly situated and features extensive parkland and lakes, forming an integral part of the village of Ripley. | Mr Granger said: "The manageable estate is perfectly situated and features extensive parkland and lakes, forming an integral part of the village of Ripley. |
| "Even having known the estate for a long time, I remain consistently moved by its uniqueness. | "Even having known the estate for a long time, I remain consistently moved by its uniqueness. |
| "With 445 acres of land, it offers tremendous opportunities for buyers interested in commercial, agricultural, sporting, or conservation ventures. | "With 445 acres of land, it offers tremendous opportunities for buyers interested in commercial, agricultural, sporting, or conservation ventures. |
| "There are countless possibilities to transform it further into a remarkable family home and business that can be cherished for generations." | "There are countless possibilities to transform it further into a remarkable family home and business that can be cherished for generations." |
| 700-year-old Ripley Castle put up for sale at £21m | 700-year-old Ripley Castle put up for sale at £21m |
| Sir Thomas added: "Ripley Castle is not only an iconic estate, but it has also been a wonderful family home. | Sir Thomas added: "Ripley Castle is not only an iconic estate, but it has also been a wonderful family home. |
| "It is a welcoming and magical place." | "It is a welcoming and magical place." |
| Other castles to have been put up for sale in recent years include Appleby Castle in Cumbria, which was listed for sale for £9.5m, and Knockderry Castle in Scotland which sold for £1.25m in 2023. | Other castles to have been put up for sale in recent years include Appleby Castle in Cumbria, which was listed for sale for £9.5m, and Knockderry Castle in Scotland which sold for £1.25m in 2023. |
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