A CASTLE built by Henry VIII in the 1500s is up for sale and it has direct access to a beach.
An impressive three-bedroom luxury apartment is up for grabs, one of ten that now form part of the Grade II listed Netley Castle.
A castle built by Henry VIII in the 1500s is up for sale[/caption]
The castle was converted into ten luxury apartments 25 years ago[/caption]
A spacious living room is centred around a fireplace and has a balcony with breathtaking views[/caption]
Residents even get use of the castle’s Grand Hall to really make you feel like a royal[/caption]
Netley Castle is nestled away in a quaint Hampshire village on the south-coast and has breathtaking waterfront views and direct access to the beach.
The castle was converted into ten luxury apartments in 2000, one of which is now up for sale for £800,000.
Approaching the castle you’ll pass through a set of electric gates before encountering a sweeping driveway and a huge front lawn.
The castle is set within approximately 3.4 acres of landscaped gardens overall.
Living in luxury
The apartment itself features a “delightful” sitting room centred around a fireplace feature and doors onto a balcony with some stunning views overlooking Southampton Water.
The kitchen is equipped with a number of fitted appliances in addition to a bespoke range of fitted oak units.
You’ll also find a spacious main bedroom complete with an en-suite bathroom and huge fitted wardrobes.
More fabulous views of the grounds and the water are on offer too.
The guest bedroom is also equipped with an en-suite shower room and views across the castle’s huge front lawn.
There’s even a spacious study described as a “really versatile space” having formerly been the main bedroom and is situated next to a separate shower room/cloakroom.
Estate agent Savills described the space as a room “great for everyday living and relaxing and could be a formal dining room if that is one’s preference”.
Feel like a royal
But what will really transport you back in time and get you feeling like a royal is the use of the castle’s unique dining hall.
The original portion of Netley Castle has a Great Hall and can be used by all ten apartments for functions and meetings.
The property also has fantastic storage options including a garage with a boarded storage loft above.
It also has its own electricity supply and belongs to a block accessed with a remotely operated door – there’s further parking spaces for guests too.
And if you’re looking for a visit to the beach, the grounds have two secure gates with direct access.
Netley Castle was built from stone around 1542 by Henry VIII as part of his coastal defences.
It was transformed in the 1880s, adding the wings and towers on each side.
It’s not the only castle to hit the market recently either.
Kinloch Castle, located on the remote Isle of Rum in Scotland, offers stunning views and a whopping 20 bedrooms – it dates back 120 years and has been put up for sale.
Just 40 people live on the remote island where the castle is located.
Elsewhere, you could live out your fairtytale dreams, as a 17-bedroom Scottish castle with servants quarters and a railway line has also gone on the market.
The property features a kitchen fitted with appliances and oak units[/caption]
The master bedroom features an en-suite and stunning views[/caption]
Both the master bedroom and second bedroom come with an en-suite bathroom[/caption]
Fantastic views of Southampton water are also on offer in the kitchen[/caption]
The castle is situated in 3.4 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds[/caption]
The apartment offers breathtaking views of the grounds as well as Southampton Water[/caption]