A historic castle which has hosted prime ministers, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney and the cast of TOWIE has been listed for £11million.
Lympne Castle, which is listed with Savills, is a Grade I listed country estate steeped in history, which has also resulted in the property’s hefty price tag and its popularity as a party destination.
Situated on the southeast coast in Kent just above Romney Marsh, the 137 acre plot encompasses both rural countryside and views of the sea.
A historic castle (pictured) which has hosted prime ministers, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney and the cast of TOWIE has been listed for £11million
Lympne Castle is a Grade I listed country estate steeped in history, which has also resulted in the property’s hefty price tag. Pictured: One of the many rooms within the expansive property
The house is situated on the southeast coast in Kent just above Romney Marsh and boasts many original features and has maintained an authentic look throughout
The 137 acre plot encompasses both the historic castle (pictured) set in the rural countryside as well as various others properties and outbuildings
Visitors and residents are treated to an incredible blend of rolling countryside and seaside views, all of which can be seen from the impressive property
The medieval property sits at the top of the escarpment – a steep or long cliff – providing residents and visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
The interior of the magnificent property still maintains the building’s historic origins with elements such as the exquisite exposed wood on the King Post roof inside the Great Hall.
Many of the rooms in the property remain wood paneled, have large open fireplaces as well as stone elements, in-keeping with its original style. The property also features a grand hall, two towers and several spiral staircases.
Light floods the property through the ornate Gothic traceried windows – an architectural device by which windows are divided into sections of various proportions by stone bars or ribs of moulding.
The interior of the magnificent property still maintains the building’s historic origins with elements such as the exquisite exposed wood on the King Post roof inside the Great Hall
The medieval property sits at the top of the escarpment – a steep or long cliff – providing residents and visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding area (pictured)
Many of the rooms in the property remain wood paneled, have large open fireplaces as well as stone elements, in-keeping with its original style
Light floods the property through the ornate Gothic traceried windows – an architectural device by which windows are divided into sections of various proportions by stone bars or ribs of moulding
As well as the main building, the £11million property also comes with several cottages on the land as well as a flat for staff and a restaurant.
As well as impressive interiors, the property also boasts perfectly maintained gardens and views spanning for miles around.
On some days, when the weather is particularly clear, it is even possible to see the French coast from the property.
There are several walled gardens, including one which houses a swimming pool with a surrounding lawn and paved terrace – perfect for the sunny summer months.
Perfect for entertaining, another walled garden contains a kitchen garden which also has a variety of fruit trees and bushes lining the walls, including apples, peaches and raspberries.
On some days, when the weather is particularly clear, it is even possible to see the French coast from the property
As well as the main building, the £11million property also comes with several cottages on the land as well as a flat for staff and a restaurant
There are several walled gardens, including one which houses a swimming pool with a surrounding lawn and paved terrace – perfect for the sunny summer months
Perfect for entertaining, another walled garden contains a kitchen garden which also has a variety of fruit trees and bushes lining the walls, including apples, peaches and raspberries while others offer residents a glimpse of the expansive views (pictured)
There are also various outbuildings to take advantage of, including several glass houses, potting sheds, barns, stables, a tack room for housing riding equipment and a summer house.
The property is currently used as a thriving wedding venue and often plays host to various functions.
The Only Way Is Essex has used Lympne Castle several times to host events, including a Christmas special in 2014 which saw the cast singing carols in the grounds.
It was also used in a royal wedding season finale in May 2018 after Prince Harry married Meghan Markle at Windsor castle. Several of the female cast members all dressed in white gowns.
In addition, in September 1978, Paul McCartney’s Wings recorded sessions at Lympne Castle for their 1979 album Back to the Egg.
The Only Way Is Essex has used Lympne Castle several times to host events, including a Christmas special in 2014 which saw the cast singing carols in the grounds