House with pirate ship in the garden goes up for sale

Shiver me timbers! £1.25million sprawling country retreat comes with its own PIRATE SHIP in the garden

  • The country house in Ripple, Worcestershire sits on 12 acres of land and has 11 stables on its grounds 
  • The £1.25m home has its own pirate ship set over two decks with a watch tower, cabin and even BBQ
  • The unusual feature was built as a party venue for both children and adults visiting the luxury estate 
  • According to Julia Boehn from Andrew Grant Country Homes, the boat is half in the water and half on land 

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A country retreat with a difference could be yours – with its very own pirate ship.

The sprawling house in Ripple, Worcestershire is on the market for £1,250,000 and boasts five in addition to 12 acres of grounds and 11 stables.

But the real highlight is the property’s pirate ship complete with it’s treasure island and lake.

This country house in Ripple, Worcestershire features its very own pirate ship in the grounds of the property 

The unusual garden feature is used for entertaining children as well as adults and has its own barbecue area and bar

The unusual garden feature is used for entertaining children as well as adults and has its own barbecue area and bar

If things are grim outside, the crew can retreat to inside the cabin, which obviously features its own treasure chest

If things are grim outside, the crew can retreat to inside the cabin, which obviously features its own treasure chest

The ship is set over two decks and even has its own watch tower, cabin and even a BBQ and bar all within easy reach of its own treasure island.

The ship was built by a previous owner as a party venue for children and adults.

Julia Boehn from Andrew Grant Country Homes who are selling the property said: ‘It was bespoke hand built by the current owners, the pond came first, and they then decide to add the ship. It has bit used for kids and adults’ parties as contains a BBQ area and bar.

‘The ship is half in the water and half on land.

‘It’s suited to someone with an interest in horses or an equestrian.

‘It also has good commuter links. Current owners run a livery yard.

‘The property boasts 12 acres and 11 stables which can accommodate 6 horses.

‘The house has been on the market for 3 weeks.’

The pirate ship was a bespoke feature commissioned by the current owners of the £1.25 million home in Worcestershire

The pirate ship was a bespoke feature commissioned by the current owners of the £1.25 million home in Worcestershire 

From the entrance, the house looks like a barn conversion and there is no sign of the unusual feature in the garden

From the entrance, the house looks like a barn conversion and there is no sign of the unusual feature in the garden 

From the air, it is possible to see the pirate ship, the lake - which has its own treasure island - and the main house

From the air, it is possible to see the pirate ship, the lake – which has its own treasure island – and the main house 

Inside the main house, the living area has wall to ceiling windows providing an unbelievable amount of light

Inside the main house, the living area has wall to ceiling windows providing an unbelievable amount of light 

The dining room features wooden furniture and exposed wooden beams in the ceiling

The dining room features wooden furniture and exposed wooden beams in the ceiling 

If the prevailing weather conditions rule out use of the pirate ship, the main house has its own bar, pictured

If the prevailing weather conditions rule out use of the pirate ship, the main house has its own bar, pictured

The kitchen offers masses of space, with a wine fridge, Aga-style cooker and a central breakfast bar area, pictured

The kitchen offers masses of space, with a wine fridge, Aga-style cooker and a central breakfast bar area, pictured

The exposed wooden beams make their way up to the bedrooms - there are five in this unusual property

The exposed wooden beams make their way up to the bedrooms – there are five in this unusual property 

The main living area features a log burning fire and large doors which open out onto the grounds

The main living area features a log burning fire and large doors which open out onto the grounds 

Horse owners will be able to keep their animals in the stables which are attached to the main house

Horse owners will be able to keep their animals in the stables which are attached to the main house 

 

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