Almost everyone who was reading chivalry novels as a child, dreamed of living in a real castle, under the protection of fortified walls. On the European market there are represented several objects that recall the days when saying "My home - my castle" had a direct bearing on the daily lives of ordinary people.
Auchtermuchty, Fife, Scotland
£2.5 million (€2.9 million)
This historic home, built in the form of a castle, has 10 bedrooms, eight bathrooms, four reception rooms and a delightful pool room.
Westenhangar, Kent, England
£2.6 million (€3.07 million)
This romantic castle was restored after 16 years of works. Recently, it has become very popular among wedding coupels. Additionally, you can buy two large 16th-century barns.
Castle Thurland, the valley of the River Lune, Lancashire, England
£375,000 (€442,000)
Cottage Turland allows you to enjoy all the benefits of living in a castle, with shady avenues and landscaped area, but it is a modern property with the best possible price. The house has underfloor heating, smart kitchen, two bedrooms and two-car garage, and a tennis court.
£795,000 (€938,000)
The one-time library in the baronial manor, now is the living room with a beamed ceiling and lots of bookcases. The room also has three double beds, a large two-car garage and 10 acres of public gardens.
Auchleven, Insch, Scotland
£1.35 million (€1.6 million)
Likleyhed Castle in Aberdeenshire is a magnificent example of 16th century architecture with stone spiral staircase inside. The building has seven bedrooms and bathrooms and four reception rooms. In the courtyard there is two-room gardener cottage. And all this is in five minutes from the oil rich city of Aberdeen.
Yvelines, Ile-de-France, France
£1.26 million (€1.5 million)
This five-bedroom chateau for sale together with the three-room cabin for guests and swimming pool. The famous Versailles is located next door.
Collalto Sabino, Lazio, Italy
£7.15 million (€8.14 million)
This baronial castle was built in the 12th century and has been carefully restored. It is an hour 's drive from Rome and includes nine bedrooms, a ballroom, a library, a gym and a spa, as well as a heated swimming pool and a tennis court.
Bamberg, Bavaria, Germany
£3.8 million (€4.48 million)
Surrounded by gardens, meadows, groves and farm land, the castle is located in the park Unterleynleytner Frankische Schweiz. In total, the house has 36 rooms.
Costa de los Pinos, Mallorca, Spain
£8.26 million (€9.7 million)
This ancient watch tower has five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a swimming pool along with direct access to the sea.
Chartres, France
£1.185 million (€1.4 million)
Castle Chateau de Guibert was completely destroyed in the Hundred Years War, but later restored and converted into a hotel. The building has 12 bedrooms and a kitchen.
Aude, France
£170,000 - £340,000 (€200,000 - €400,000)
Three-and four-room duplex was built on the site of the outbuildings of the castle Chateau de la Redorte. In the castle there is a spa, a library, a restaurant and several apartments. The building is not far from the Mediterranean coast.
Text: Ivan Ulitin, ee24.com
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