Ripley Castle, a historic estate owned by the Ingilby family since the early 1300s, is now on the market for the first time.
The Grade I-listed estate, located adjacent to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, encompasses 445 acres and is on the market for 17 million pounds.
For over 700 years, the Ingilbys have owned Ripley Castle continuously. It has been a silent witness to a vast swath of history, from royal visits to significant wartime events. However, its current custodians, Sir Thomas and Lady Emma Ingilby, have decided to sell as they approach their 70s. “We’ve been working seven days a week for so long, and we’re nearly 70. Now it’s time for us to travel and be impulsive,” Sir Thomas told The New York Post.
The castle’s storied history stretches back to its acquisition through the marriage of Sir Thomas Ingilby to Edeline Thweng during the reign of King Edward II. Over the centuries, it has withstood numerous historical upheavals, from wars to economic changes. The estate is also famed for its architectural grandeur, blending medieval and Georgian-era elements. Noteworthy features include the Knight’s Chamber, exquisite oak panelling, a Tudor-style ceiling, and a priest hole discovered in 1963.
The castle grounds boast a deer park, ornamental gardens, and an 18th-century orangery supporting a thriving commercial operation. “Ripley Castle, spanning 445 acres, offers huge potential for those interested in commercial, agricultural, sports, or conservation projects,” noted Mark Granger of Carter Jonas Christie’s International Real Estate.
