Château avec donjon médiéval: Appleby Castle dans le Lake District

Forthcoming sale of Appleby Castle, one of England’s most important heritage estates, which will be offered at unconditional auction on Thursday, 30 October through Knight Frank.

Appleby Castle is a 900-year-old Norman motte-and-bailey fortress with a rare intact Norman Keep – one of only three in the United Kingdom. The estate spans 25 acres of private parkland on the edge of the Lake District and offers a unique opportunity for discerning international buyers.

About Appleby Castle

A nationally significant Norman castle with intact Keep.

Approx. 25 acres of historic private grounds, including riverside walk and gardens.

Mixed-use potential: private residence, boutique hotel, weddings/events venue, or heritage attraction (existing consents in place).

Historic provenance: owned at various times by the Kings of Scotland and England, later the seat of the Clifford family, including the renowned Lady Anne Clifford.

International link: George Washington’s father, brothers, and uncles studied at Appleby Grammar School before emigrating to the American colonies.

Auction Details

Date: Thursday, 30 October (UK)

Auctioneer: Knight Frank

Guide Price: £5.5M

Legal pack / data room: Available upon request with NDA

Why REALPORTICO
With your global reach and focus on extraordinary properties, I believe Appleby Castle is ideally suited for exposure through your network. This is not only a lifestyle investment but a dynastic legacy asset, carrying both royal and transatlantic provenance.

I would be pleased to provide you with:

• High-resolution imagery and video
• A concise property pack and highlights sheet
• A private virtual tour link

Thank you for considering this special opportunity. Please let me know a convenient time for a call to brief you further and discuss how RealPortico might assist in reaching qualified UHNW buyers.

Kind regards,

Peter Bass
Estate Manager, Appleby Castle
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6XH
📧 applebycastle1092@gmail.com
📞 +44 (0)7593 661 775

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Appleby Castle – Auction, 30 October (Guide Price £5.5M)

One of England’s most remarkable heritage estates, Appleby Castle is a 900-year-old Norman stronghold with one of only three intact Norman Keeps in the UK. Set within 25 acres of private parkland on the edge of the Lake District, the estate offers elegant period interiors, a 15th-century Great Hall, cottages within the Inner Bailey, riverside walks, and panoramic views from the Keep.

With provenance spanning royal ownership by the Kings of Scotland and England, later the seat of the Clifford family and Lady Anne Clifford, Appleby Castle is a true dynastic legacy asset. It also carries a rare international link: George Washington’s father, brothers, and uncles were educated in Appleby before emigrating to the American colonies.

Suitable as a private residence, boutique hotel, events venue, or heritage attraction (existing consents in place).

Auctioneer: Knight Frank
Date: Thursday, 30 October 2025
Guide Price: £5.5M