Ripley Castle estate goes on sale after 700 years

A medieval castle and its surrounding property that has been in the possession of one family for over 700 years will be put on the market for sale.

The Ripley Castle property, which is near Harrogate, will be up for sale this fall, however the price has not been decided yet.

The sale will probably feature the castle, surrounding land, cafes, and the Boar's Head tavern.

The historic estate, which is designated as a Grade I listed property, is currently under the ownership of Sir Thomas and Lady Ingilby. They have expressed their desire to shift their attention towards different pursuits.

The estate's businesses will keep operating as usual, and they will inform their important clients, staff, and renters as soon as possible about any changes to this plan, according to a message from them.

They also mentioned that their family was completely behind them.

Carter Jonas, the real estate agents in charge of selling the property, mentioned that additional information, such as the price, will be provided after October.

The palace is surrounded by beautiful grounds and features lakes, a deer park, greenhouses, and a vegetable garden.

Additionally, this location is frequently chosen as a wedding venue, offering guests the opportunity to participate in activities such as zorbing and archery.

As per the information on the Ripley Estate website, the property has been owned by the Ingilby family for 26 generations. Their past is filled with a mix of political, military, religious, and social conflicts, as well as periods of plague and discrimination, alongside moments of rebirth, enlightenment, and industrial advancement.

Sir Thomas Ingilby, born in the year 1290 and passing away in 1352, wed the heiress Edeline Thwenge in either 1308 or 1309. As part of her marriage settlement, he gained ownership of Ripley Castle.

The son of King Edward III, Thomas, became a knight after he rescued the king from a boar attack.

James I visited the castle in 1603, but two years later in 1605, some members of the Ingilby family were involved in the Gunpowder Plot to assassinate him.

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