A Medieval-Style Castle in England’s Torquay Lists for £1.5 Million

The home, reminiscent of “Game of Thrones,” was actually built in the 1990s.

A medieval-style castle in the British seaside town of Torquay that looks as well suited for a history book as it does an episode of “Game of Thrones,” has come to the market. The property, known as Lincombe Keep, comes with a £1.5 million (US$1.9 million) asking price.

Though it may look as though it’s been around for a few hundred years, it was built in 1992, and its exterior was finished with Somerset stone to match the longer-standing Grade II-listed boundary walls and grounds filled with dragon gargoyles, ponds and statues.

“Since Lincombe Keep was built around 30 years ago, the residents of Torquay have wondered what was behind the castellated walls and portcullis.

Many people thought it was an original castle,” Simon Fisher, director at listing agency Absolute Sales & Lettings Ltd., told Mansion Global via email.

“I have also wondered myself and was delighted to have been instructed to list this unique and iconic property,” he said.

The home, which came on the market last month, has an elevator, a study, a sitting room, a formal dining room and four bedrooms, including a master suite with a dressing room and balcony.

Plus there are sun terraces, observatory areas, sea views and an orangery on the grounds, which were originally designed by Fred Harrild—thought to be a pupil of architect Sir Edwin Lutyens—for a wealthy son of a bookmaker who moved to Torquay on the advice of his doctor, according to the listing.

The Daily Mail first reported the listing.

Ref: Property Report