14. 07. 2015

 

 В Англии продается замок XIV века. В графстве Нортумберленд на северо-востоке Англии выставлен на продажу за 325 тысяч фунтов  замок Бленкинсопп, построенный в XIV веке. Примечательно, что такой исторический объект продается по цене ниже среднего частного дома в Великобритании, пишет The Telegraph.

Сегодня в средневековом замке четыре спальни и две гостиные. Из окон открывается вид на руины вала Адриана - римского оборонительного сооружения, возведенного во II веке. Замок был построен в 1339 году в качестве семейного дома, а в первой половине XX века функционировал как отель. Ходят слухи, что в замке живет привидение вдовы Брайана Бленкинсоппа - "Белой леди", брошенной им после того, как она отказалась рассказать, где зарыла сундук с драгоценностями. В 1952 году в замке произошел сильный пожар, но с тех пор он был бережно отреставрирован и получил от государства охранный статус. 

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https://www.smithsgore.co.uk/property-for-sale-Brampton-24975288

Blenkinsopp Castle, 
Home Park, Brampton
Cumbria CA8 7JS

A Grade II listed Castle with medieval roots.
Blenkinsopp Castle dates from the 13 century with a Pele tower which was later incorporated into a 19th century mansion. During the 20th century the manor house was used as a hotel but was severely damaged by fire in 1954. The castle ruins still stand with a wing currently being occupied as an imposing family home. The house is Grade II listed with the ruins being noted as a scheduled monument. The house itself enjoys a high degree of versatility providing two reception rooms, dining kitchen, study and four bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities. The sale represents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique property and a piece of history and fokelore.

A historic castle near Hadrian's Wall is on sale for less than the price of an average semi-detached home in London. Blenkinsopp Castle, which boasts four bedrooms and two reception rooms, is on the market for £325,000.

While interior pictures show what could be any family home, views from the outside of the castle in Greenhead, Northumbria, show turreted walls and incredible stone masonry. A set of 14th century medieval ruins are also included in the price. The average price of a semi-detached house in London is now more than £500,000.

Built by the Blenkinsopp family in 1339, the castle has served as a family home and a hotel and was added to by William Lyle Blenkinsopp Coulson in the 1880s. It comes complete with a Pele tower - a type of fortified watch tower that was added in the 19th century - and is nestled in a hamlet of 70 homes.

Rumour has it that the castle is haunted by the widow of Bryan de Blenkinsopp because he left her when she refused to tell him where she had buried her treasure chest. The chest was never found and "The White Lady" is said to roam the corridors.

Despite being ravaged by a fire in 1954 when it was a guest house, the home has been lovingly restored and is now a Grade II listed imposing house fit for a lord or lady.