Starborough Castle isn't the smallest castle we've ever seen, or even the smallest we've seen this year. A tiny Edward Blore-designed castle in Gloucestershire sold just a few weeks ago that was even tinier.
But this terrific little place on the border of Kent and Surrey, on the market at £1.5 million with Henry & James, is just as manageable and even more enticing.
Set in 10 acres of land, the Gothic-style, Starborough is a Grade II-listed home with two bedrooms and a minstrels’-gallery kitchen.
The moat – which is fed by a spring – is undeniably beautiful, and is spanned by an ancient stone bridge which curves across the water.
There is a longboat is permanently moored beside the castle, providing an additional bedroom, while there is a thatched summer house elsewhere within the grounds.
It’s even ideal for hose owners: there is a one-acre paddock, and a stable, plus a Sussex-style barn with staff accommodation and a stable.
Perhaps even more remarkable is the location, just a few miles outside the M25, and close to the picturesque village of Lingfield. This really is a castle that you could go home to every day.
Castle for sale - at least one very careless owner
Magnificent and brooding ruins plus a Warden’s House and cottage.
Credit: Duchray Castle (Savills)
A Scottish castle for sale that will take your breath away
This really is one of those 'pinch yourself' properties: an immaculate, picture-perfect Stirlingshire castle set in 80 glorious acres.
Credit: Savills
A 16th century home with a moat dug by hand by a former resident
Grade II listed Chailey Moat boasts a 17th century tithe barn and a cottage.
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