Part of 'Game of Thrones' Gosford Castle goes on sale in Northern Ireland
It will set you back £500,000
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Your support makes all the difference.A palatial castle used to film scenes for Game of Thrones has gone on sale for £500,000, making it marginally cheaper than buying a property in London, where the average asking price is £600,926.
Fans of the popular drama will recognise the Northern Ireland castle from season one of the series, in which it was used as the backdrop for when the character Rob Stark executed Richard Karstark for treason.
It was also used to film scenes in season three for the infamous Red Wedding episode, in which several main characters were killed.
Now, a portion of the County Armagh home could be yours, as the Grade A listed building has been divided into 23 individual apartments that are available to purchase.
Built in the mid-1800s by Archibald Acheson, the 2nd Earl of Gosford, the home comes complete with a rich history and is steeped in artisan charm.
“The portion of the castle being marketed for sale at this point has been partially developed in places with a view to convert the space into six luxury apartments with each boasting an average space of 3,500sq ft and with some offering rooftop gardens,” the listing reads on Maison Real Estate.
It adds that prospective buyers may also want to consider investing with commercial intent, given that the castle has been made famous thanks to Game of Thrones and has also been used as a hotel.
It was also used to house troops during World War II.
The castle was restored in 2006 when it was bought by Gosford Castle Development and maintains several of its original features, such as staircases and vaulted ceilings.
The portion for sale boasts a total of 15 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 10 reception rooms.
It is also surrounded by 590 acres of forest preserve, leaving plenty of room for outdoor activities.
However, there is no central heating, meaning potential buyers may need to invest in some warm blankets and fluffy socks to make it through the chilly Irish winters.
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