• Medieval Castle
    GBP 5,500,000
  • Appleby-in-Westmorland
    United Kingdom
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Appleby Castle – Auction, 30 October 2025

Appleby-in-Westmorland, England, United Kingdom

GBP 5,500,000
  1. Guide price
Exempt from property tax 400,000 GBP Revenue/Year 
More about costs

Annual costs and figures for this property

The following information provides an overview and may vary.

Insurance costs
40,000 GBP
Current annual insurance costs for this property.
Total annual maintenance costs
5,500,000 GBP
The approximate total annual maintenance costs.
Property tax
none
Changes to the tax exemption and regulations may occur depending on use. For further information, please contact the seller.
Income
400,000 GBP
Annual income currently generated through the commercial use of the property.
  1. Medieval Castle
  2. Built in 1100
  3. Last modernization 2016
  4. Listed
  5. 64 Rooms
  6. 23 Bedrooms
  7. 20 Bathrooms
  8. 4 Floors

Appleby Castle is one of England’s most remarkable heritage estates. This 900-year-old Norman stronghold features one of only three intact Norman Keeps in the United Kingdom and is set within 25 acres of private parkland on the edge of the Lake District. The estate offers a rare opportunity for discerning buyers seeking a property with historical significance, architectural grandeur and versatile potential. 

Key Features 

  • Historic Significance: 
    Norman motte-and-bailey fortress dating from the 12th century, including an intact Keep 
  • Estate Grounds: 
    Approximately 25 acres of private parkland, riverside walks, formal gardens and panoramic views from the Keep 
  • Buildings & Interiors: 
    Elegant period interiors, 15th-century Great Hall, cottages within the Inner Bailey 
  • Provenance: 
    Owned by the Kings of Scotland and England; later the seat of the Clifford family, including Lady Anne Clifford
  • International Link: 
    George Washington’s father, brothers, and uncles were educated at Appleby Grammar School before emigrating to the American colonies
  • Potential Uses: 
    Private residence, boutique hotel, weddings/events venue or heritage attraction (existing consents in place)

Location

Appleby Castle is located on the edge of the Lake District, combining natural beauty with privacy and accessibility. The estate offers the tranquillity of rural Cumbria while remaining connected to regional hubs.

Auction Details

  • Auctioneer: Knight Frank
  • Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
  • Guide Price: £5.5M
  • Legal Pack / Data Room: Available upon request under NDA

Additional Information

Further information, high-resolution imagery, property pack and virtual tour links are available upon qualified enquiry. 

Contact

Peter Bass
Estate Manager, Appleby Castle
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XH
+44 (0)7593 661 775

Property character

Architectural Style
Classicism Historicism Tudor-Gothic Traditional style
Architectural Details
Entrance Hall Grand staircase Fireplace Ballroom Tower Winter garden High ceilings Chapel Courtyard
Construction Method & Facade
Independent structure Stone Facade
Windows
Single-Glazed Wooden windows
Condition
Excellent condition
Comfort and Prestige
High quality interior
Property Features
Alarm System Sauna Common Room Video surveillance High-speed Internet
Heating type
Central heating
Heating fuel
Gas
Boarding
Historical floor tiles Wooden floor boards Stone Floor
Bathroom & Sanitary
Shower Bathtub Bathroom with window Guest toilet
Kitchen
Kitchen available Fitted kitchen
Location
Secluded location Hillside location
View
Park view Garden view Mountains Valley view Panoramic view
Plot Features
Expansive Estate Partly fenced Garden Parkland Forest land Boat dock Tennis court Suitable for horses Animal-friendly Helipad
Utilities and infrastructure
Connected to all utilities
Parking lots
Car park
Surroundings & Infrastructure
Shopping Facilities Doctor/Hospital/Pharmacy Station Church Gastronomy Leisure Facilities Golf course
Current Use
Residential property Commercial property Events and Culture Hotel Holiday home/Second home
Future use
Family home Housing and business Hotel/Catering Luxury resort/Spa Holiday apartments Business location/Co-working space Events Cultural center/Museum Film and media production
Legal info
Agency
Appleby Castle 1
CA166XH Appleby-in-Westmorland, GB
Peter Bass
Appleby Castle Limited
Legal info
GBP 5,500,000
Appleby-in-Westmorland | Medieval Castle for sale
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