A historic citadel not too long ago hit the true property market in the UK — however it’s not your typical freehold sale.
Bellister Fort, a Grade I-listed property in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, was not too long ago listed by actual property company Sanderson Younger.
Courting again to the Twelfth century, the citadel has a peel tower, which is its oldest function. The construction boasts 4,778 sq. ft in the primary citadel, with a 1,159-square-foot two-bedroom lodge repurposed from a historic gatehouse.
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The citadel is alleged to have been constructed with stone from Hadrian’s Wall, a second-century Roman wall designed to guard the northern border of Britannia from the Picts.
Along with six bedrooms and three loos, the property additionally options ornamental ceilings, an ornate drawing room and a renovated Nineteenth-century fountain tub.
Bellister Fort in Northumberland dates again to the Twelfth century and includes a historic peel tower. (Sanderson Younger)
The property spans roughly 4.51 acres, together with a walled backyard, an orchard and pasture — with a powerful tree-lined driveway main as much as the citadel.
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The property “offers a rare combination of modernity and comfort against a backdrop of outstanding historical features,” based on the itemizing.
“Attention to detail is in every aspect, combining all the luxuries of modern-day living set within a superb example of an historic, fortified mansion with rich provenance.”
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The property options practically 5 acres of land, together with a walled backyard, orchard and pasture. (Sanderson Younger)
“The rarity of such an opportunity is self-evident and is presented to a superb standard throughout. It is an opportunity for a purchaser to buy into the fabric of England,” the itemizing additionally notes.
So what’s the catch?
The property is being leased by the Nationwide Belief — which means that its subsequent house owners gained’t fairly personal the property.
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Its 120-year lease ends in 2145. The information value is 2.5 million kilos, or roughly $3.34 million.
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The Grade I-listed Bellister Fort was constructed partly with stone from Hadrian’s Wall, based on its real-estate itemizing. (Sanderson Younger)
“Most long-term leases are for residential or farm properties, and the lease agreements state that the National Trust will need to be involved in the transfer of the lease,” the spokesperson stated, including that there could also be a chance to increase the lease when it ends.
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“Owning Bellister Castle provides the opportunity to live in an extraordinary historic building and look after it for future generations,” added the official.
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The itemizing presents a “very rare” alternative to dwell in a Nationwide Belief property, stated Sanderson Younger. (Sanderson Younger)
The itemizing got here months after an analogous property hit the British actual property market.
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St. John’s Jerusalem, a medieval monastery in England as soon as utilized by crusader monks, was listed on the market this summer time.
It was priced at about $4.4 million for a lease ending in 2122.