Tunstall Road, Tunstall, Carnforth

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Tunstall Road, Tunstall, Carnforth, Lancaster

1.029.012 €

Listed Sep 2, 2026

About this listing

Description Set in the Lune Valley, Thurland Castle is a Grade II* listed building dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be one of the most historic, residential properties in the UK. The property was originally built as medieval manor house but was later fortified by a circular moat. Sir Thomas Tunstall knighted at Agincourt was licenced to crenelate the property in 1402. The castle stayed in the family for three more generations until it was sold to John Girlington in 1605. The story continues when during the civil war, Parliamentarian forces besieged the castle in 1643. A couple of centuries later, from 1810 and later 1826-29, work was carried out on the building to convert it into a country house but in 1876 it was gutted by fire. In 1879 the owner Mr North commissioned Lancashire architects Paley and Austin to rebuild the property with interiors designed by Gillows. Today you still the Arts & Crafts movement inspired period design in the castles fine features including stained glass, linen fold oak panelling and ornate plaster and stonework. From 1885 until the early twentieth century Thurland Castle was owned by the coal-mining Lees family. The castle was bought by Lancashire Homes in 1999 who developed it into luxury properties. Thurland Castle in the 21st century consist of seven properties in the main castle and a further five in the stables, all set within eleven acres of landscaped grounds with a moat encircling the castle and comes with a tennis court. All owners have a double garage with allocated parking, there is additional private and visitor parking. The Viking Wing forms part of the main castle and is an exceptional four bedrooms, two reception rooms and three bathrooms property. In addition to the principal accommodation, there is a cinema room/library, study, wine cellar and a cloakroom situated on the lower ground floor (the original dungeons). In total the accommodation spans over three floors. The Viking Wing blends historic Disclaimer - *To comply with the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017, when an offer is accepted, all legal purchasers will be required to complete an anti-money laundering and ID check. Our partner, Thirdfort, will carry out the initial checks on our behalf. The individual cost is £75 inclusive of VAT and will be charged before the offer can be officially accepted.

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1.029.012 €