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England’s Smallest Castle Is For Sale And It Costs No More Than A Mid-Sized Flat In London
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England’s Smallest Castle Is For Sale And It Costs No More Than A Mid-Sized Flat In London

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Finally, you might get a step closer to living in a fairytale, because Britain’s smallest castle is up for grabs, and it costs no more than a mid-sized flat in London!

The property in question is Molly’s Lodge, a Grade II listed castle that sits on a 0.61-acre plot of land near the village of Long Compton in Warwickshire. Originally a gatehouse for the Weston Park Estate on the northern edge of the Cotswolds, Molly’s Lodge was built by the famous British architect, Edward Blore, in the 1830s. The very same guy who was in charge of restoring Lambeth Palace and extending Buckingham Palace for Queen Victoria.

Inside, it’s a fully functioning home, with one bedroom, a bathroom, living room, decorative spiral staircase and dining room complete with mullion windows and cast iron Victorian fireplace.

For those seriously interested, it costs £550,000 and you can express your interest before the 19th of April through here. (h/t: demilked)

Take a look inside:

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There’s also Molly’s Mews in the property…

A perfect housing for visitors staying overnight

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Cat Meow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone pleasepleaseplease lend me £550,000. In return... I'll cook for you

Sweep the Leg
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buy the castle, live in the little house, rent the castle out on Airbnb or some other site, charge obscene amounts of money per night, laugh all the way to the bank.

boredhuman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is perfect. Nobody needs a 15 bedroom with 20 bathroom home/castle.

Kaiserin Sissi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never understood that! All those Hollywood palaces have like 10 bedrooms and for some reason they'll have 15 bathrooms!? How on earth would anyone need more baths than beds? People are so spoiled x_X

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Miri Lee
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really really really want to buy that and live there!!!!

Larry Blanks
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonder what the annual taxes on that little joint would run??

Susan Mcivor
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You would think of that lol I was in dream land wanting to get out of USA !!!

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Greg Houser
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really a castle is it? It doesn't look at all defensible.

Marie Dillingham
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, no... I mean, I imagine you'd want to bring your OWN dragon.. they're pretty picky and sensitive critters...

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Alusair Alustriel
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is sooo gorgeous! I wish I had the money, I wouldn't even think twice. And the surroundings are also lovely... Sigh :)

Aish Siva
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg it's so cute. Who wants to buy my soul for 550,000 pounds so I can buy this castle?

John L
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could be the beginning of something great! Soon everyone will not be satisfied with the saying that "Everyone's home is their castle". They're going to want that castle to also look the part as well. I'm all for it.

Aunt Messy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a perfect one person house, and the renovations look as if they were well done. I'd still want an engineer to go over it inch by inch, and a plumber and electrician to make sure the pipes were sound and enough wall outlets were installed.

Meeow
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One bedroom castle and a guest house with a cute garden, not the price though.

Amanda Maxine
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have an island in Canada you can buy http://www.privateislandsonline.com/canada/ontario/palette-island

Mia Tolliver
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd buy it for the gardens alone, but throw in the mews and the gate house and it's a little bit of heaven!

Carl-Constantin Zippel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking for a True Old Castle in Germany? You can buy Castle Syburg in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROUv5JMedLI

Genny Walker
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'd buy the castle in a heartbeat, my dream if i had the funds....my niece is moving to England guest house would be perfect........tell you what Cat......i win, i buy you can have the guest house if you be my ladies maid/cook

Sinead Campbell
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im in love. A Truly remarkable property. I'm so jealous of the lucky person who gets to call this place home. What makes it a castle though? Please excuse my ignorance.

Tara Martel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It isn't a castle. Just because it has a "castellated" parapet on the roof does not mean it's a castle. It wouldn't have lasted ten minutes in a seige.

Wombat34
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To put it another way, a mid-size flat in London costs as much as a castle.

Michelle Harrison
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mini castle in Kent is smaller than this and even better you can stay in it as it's a holiday cottage. See www.michellescottages.co.uk

Michelle Harrison
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mini castle in Kent is smaller than this. It's a holiday cottage so you can come and stay. See www.michellescottages.co.uk

Sheileagh Leens
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Drat it! Why didn't a deal like this come along when I was younger & more spry? This looks like a great deal for a growing family!

Debi Buckingham
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweep the Leg has a great idea! Being American I have a few questions: how high are British taxes; what is a "Grade 11 listed castle"?

Sunita Shroff
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just can't seem to find out A how much it is and B who to contact?!?!!

Teleri Nyfain
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not a castle. It is a gatehouse, certainly listed as historical but still! AND going for around a million $$$ Not chump change...

Lynn Wells
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The castle has 1 bedroom and the news one bedroom not exactly 4 bed 8 bathroom

Samantha Beckett
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Freaking gorgeous..But I don't want to move to England. Even though Warwickshire is beautiful.

Ok Ha-Neul
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i want to move to the uk solely to buy this who wants to go halfsies so we can buy the castle

daniellabob
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would do marvellous Faux finis on the inside walls to mach the outside vibe of castle.So much potential I am dying a slow death of artist ENVY. First time in my life I envy anything. I need a miracle.

Vincent Jay
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting. It appears to me that the grounds are somewhat larger than 0.6 acres.

Sheikh Steve
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a gate house and not a castle. Gatehouses were on the grounds of manor houses are were used to receive guests, a sort of security hut. Castles were considered to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble. You can't imagine them living in a 1 bedroom property! THERE IS NO CASTLE HERE!

Dennis Barrett
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got one one on the beach at South Padre Island you can buy! ... or I can give you class on how to make your own ...... I give sandcastle lessons ........ now you can have the castle of your dreams! sandcastle...d60e2d.jpg sandcastlelessonswithdennis-58e63d8d60e2d.jpg

Phil Latto
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

£550,000 for a mid size flat in London..... ha, in your dreams. The Castle's good value tho, lol

Nancy E
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$ 687,000 is a lot for a one bedroom, one bathroom, , kitchen , dining & living room . It was originally a gatehouse for the Weston Park Estate. It is utterly charming , as well as the surrounding land on which the castle resides .

Sarah Lennie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It also includes the guest house, which makes it good value. I live near Melbourne, Aus; you can't get a .60 acre block for that price.

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Cat Meow
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone pleasepleaseplease lend me £550,000. In return... I'll cook for you

Sweep the Leg
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Buy the castle, live in the little house, rent the castle out on Airbnb or some other site, charge obscene amounts of money per night, laugh all the way to the bank.

boredhuman
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is perfect. Nobody needs a 15 bedroom with 20 bathroom home/castle.

Kaiserin Sissi
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never understood that! All those Hollywood palaces have like 10 bedrooms and for some reason they'll have 15 bathrooms!? How on earth would anyone need more baths than beds? People are so spoiled x_X

Load More Replies...
Miri Lee
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I really really really want to buy that and live there!!!!

Larry Blanks
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonder what the annual taxes on that little joint would run??

Susan Mcivor
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You would think of that lol I was in dream land wanting to get out of USA !!!

Load More Replies...
Greg Houser
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not really a castle is it? It doesn't look at all defensible.

Marie Dillingham
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, no... I mean, I imagine you'd want to bring your OWN dragon.. they're pretty picky and sensitive critters...

Load More Replies...
Alusair Alustriel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is sooo gorgeous! I wish I had the money, I wouldn't even think twice. And the surroundings are also lovely... Sigh :)

Aish Siva
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg it's so cute. Who wants to buy my soul for 550,000 pounds so I can buy this castle?

John L
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This could be the beginning of something great! Soon everyone will not be satisfied with the saying that "Everyone's home is their castle". They're going to want that castle to also look the part as well. I'm all for it.

Aunt Messy
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a perfect one person house, and the renovations look as if they were well done. I'd still want an engineer to go over it inch by inch, and a plumber and electrician to make sure the pipes were sound and enough wall outlets were installed.

Meeow
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One bedroom castle and a guest house with a cute garden, not the price though.

Amanda Maxine
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We have an island in Canada you can buy http://www.privateislandsonline.com/canada/ontario/palette-island

Mia Tolliver
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd buy it for the gardens alone, but throw in the mews and the gate house and it's a little bit of heaven!

Carl-Constantin Zippel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking for a True Old Castle in Germany? You can buy Castle Syburg in Germany. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROUv5JMedLI

Genny Walker
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i'd buy the castle in a heartbeat, my dream if i had the funds....my niece is moving to England guest house would be perfect........tell you what Cat......i win, i buy you can have the guest house if you be my ladies maid/cook

Sinead Campbell
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im in love. A Truly remarkable property. I'm so jealous of the lucky person who gets to call this place home. What makes it a castle though? Please excuse my ignorance.

Tara Martel
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It isn't a castle. Just because it has a "castellated" parapet on the roof does not mean it's a castle. It wouldn't have lasted ten minutes in a seige.

Wombat34
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To put it another way, a mid-size flat in London costs as much as a castle.

Michelle Harrison
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mini castle in Kent is smaller than this and even better you can stay in it as it's a holiday cottage. See www.michellescottages.co.uk

Michelle Harrison
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mini castle in Kent is smaller than this. It's a holiday cottage so you can come and stay. See www.michellescottages.co.uk

Sheileagh Leens
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Drat it! Why didn't a deal like this come along when I was younger & more spry? This looks like a great deal for a growing family!

Debi Buckingham
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sweep the Leg has a great idea! Being American I have a few questions: how high are British taxes; what is a "Grade 11 listed castle"?

Sunita Shroff
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just can't seem to find out A how much it is and B who to contact?!?!!

Teleri Nyfain
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not a castle. It is a gatehouse, certainly listed as historical but still! AND going for around a million $$$ Not chump change...

Lynn Wells
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The castle has 1 bedroom and the news one bedroom not exactly 4 bed 8 bathroom

Samantha Beckett
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Freaking gorgeous..But I don't want to move to England. Even though Warwickshire is beautiful.

Ok Ha-Neul
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i want to move to the uk solely to buy this who wants to go halfsies so we can buy the castle

daniellabob
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would do marvellous Faux finis on the inside walls to mach the outside vibe of castle.So much potential I am dying a slow death of artist ENVY. First time in my life I envy anything. I need a miracle.

Vincent Jay
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting. It appears to me that the grounds are somewhat larger than 0.6 acres.

Sheikh Steve
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a gate house and not a castle. Gatehouses were on the grounds of manor houses are were used to receive guests, a sort of security hut. Castles were considered to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble. You can't imagine them living in a 1 bedroom property! THERE IS NO CASTLE HERE!

Dennis Barrett
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got one one on the beach at South Padre Island you can buy! ... or I can give you class on how to make your own ...... I give sandcastle lessons ........ now you can have the castle of your dreams! sandcastle...d60e2d.jpg sandcastlelessonswithdennis-58e63d8d60e2d.jpg

Phil Latto
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

£550,000 for a mid size flat in London..... ha, in your dreams. The Castle's good value tho, lol

Nancy E
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

$ 687,000 is a lot for a one bedroom, one bathroom, , kitchen , dining & living room . It was originally a gatehouse for the Weston Park Estate. It is utterly charming , as well as the surrounding land on which the castle resides .

Sarah Lennie
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It also includes the guest house, which makes it good value. I live near Melbourne, Aus; you can't get a .60 acre block for that price.

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