{"id":488653,"date":"2025-10-10T15:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/488653\/"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:27:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T15:27:18","slug":"britains-smallest-castle-2-hours-from-london-could-be-yours-for-330000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/488653\/","title":{"rendered":"Britain’s smallest castle 2 hours from London could be yours for \u00a3330,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Grade II listed Gothic turret is currently up for sale<\/p>\n

15:30, 10 Oct 2025Updated 15:31, 10 Oct 2025<\/p>\n

\"CastleThe ‘castle’ is actually a folly, built in the 19th century<\/p>\n

The UK’s tiniest castle, so compact that the bath is tucked under the bed, is currently on the market – for a reasonable \u00a3330,000. This Grade II listed Gothic turret, a 19th-century gem, overlooks the scenic Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, just two hours from London. With a mere 645sq ft (59sq m) of living space, the Gazebo Tower forms part of the historic town <\/a>walls.<\/p>\n

Dubbed a ‘local icon’, this quirky three-storey building could make an incredible holiday home. Each of the round rooms spans roughly 5m (16ft) and houses a kitchen, living room, and bedroom, along with a cosy rooftop terrace.<\/p>\n

Constructed in 1833, it offers sweeping views of the local countryside<\/a> and was initially a viewing tower or folly.<\/p>\n

\"InteriorTony and his family painstakingly restored the interior<\/p>\n

Estate agents Hamilton Stiller said: “An opportunity to own a landmark and one of Ross-on-Wye’s most striking features. This Grade II Listed historic folly tower offers 360-degree views across the famous horseshoe bend of the River Wye, the Black Mountains of southeast Wales, the iconic spire of Saint Mary’s Church, Chase Wood and Ross-on-Wye’s colourful architecture.”<\/p>\n

The double bed comes with a bath underneath, allowing a new owner to maximise this unique feature by installing a spring-loaded bed. This room also features an en-suite wetroom, and another spiral staircase leads up to the battery-operated roof hatch.<\/p>\n

\"InteriorThe property could make a brilliant holiday home<\/p>\n

From here, the new owners can enjoy the stunning panoramic view of Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding countryside from the tower’s turrets. Athletes from Ross Rowing Club are often spotted on the River Wye.<\/p>\n

The charming market town of Ledbury is a mere 13 miles away, and trains to London Paddington take approximately two hours.<\/p>\n

\"RooftopThe rooftop offers panoramic countryside views<\/p>\n

In 2001, the property was put up for sale by its previous owners, Herefordshire Council. Interestingly, at that time, the first and only floor could only be accessed via a ladder.<\/p>\n

Tony Billingham seized the opportunity and purchased the property after submitting a postal bid. Over the years, Tony and his family have painstakingly renovated the property into a habitable space, opening it up for visitors to explore, with donations going towards local charities.<\/p>\n

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