Medieval Kent castle with 30 bedrooms listed for £5m sale

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

Allington Castle near Maidstone, a 12th-century property where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once dined, has been listed for £5 million.

Allington Castle, a 12th-century property three miles north west of Maidstone, has been listed for sale at a guide price of £5 million by estate agent Knight Frank, which describes it as a 'rare and evocative offering'.

The castle was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was transformed into a grand residence in the late 15th century by the Wyatt family. The Great Hall, where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once dined, remains a focal point. Historic features include two inner courtyards, a full moat, a bear-baiting ring, a jousting yard and 'Dog Caves' beneath the building.

The property offers more than 24,000 square feet of living space with 30 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms and 26 reception rooms. Additional facilities include a tennis court, Victorian-style greenhouse, indoor swimming pool and nine separate lodgings. The current owners have maintained the building while installing modern electrical and heating systems. The grounds are established as a venue for weddings and corporate events, as well as filming, and have previously accommodated helicopter landings.

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• Medieval castle in Kent with 30 bedrooms and 42 acres of woodland up for sale for £5mAllington Castle in Kent, where royalty once dined, has been put up for sale.News Shopper · 12 Oct, 15:30
• Medieval castle in Kent with 30 bedrooms and 42 acres of woodland up for sale for £5mAllington Castle in Kent, where royalty once dined, has been put up for sale.This Is Local London · 12 Oct, 15:30

In this story: Allington Castle · Maidstone · Henry VIII · Anne Boleyn · Wyatt family · River Medway · Knight Frank

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