Wigmore Castle, near Leominster, Herefordshire, is a Grade-I Listed fortress that spans almost 29.8 acres, which is equivalent to nearly 23 football pitches – the castle belonged to the Crown until 1601
You could become the next owner of a 1,000-year-old castle for just £500,000 but there are a few details that may make you think twice.
Wigmore Castle, near Leominster, Herefordshire, is a Grade-I Listed fortress that spans almost 29.8 acres, which is equivalent to nearly 23 football pitches. However, the liveable space on the enormous property is just a small old workshop. And the new owner will have to convert it into a two-bed home themselves to live in it.
The castle is currently in ruins with only a few walls remaining. It was founded by William Fitz Osbern, the Earl of Hereford in 1067. It has since hosted several kings and queens and the castle itself is under the protection of English Heritage.
The new owner of the bargain sale will own the land and have planning permission for the tiny barn. The barn, which is two metres by six metres barn, is cladded with timber.