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The Ingilby family, custodians of the 700-year-old Ripley Castle estate near Harrogate, have put the property up for sale with a price tag of £21m. Sir Thomas and Lady Ingilby said that the decision was taken due to a desire to retire after maintaining the large estate for decades. Both husband and wife talked about the mixture of feelings they experience as they prepare to leave their home of over 50 years. While they admit that there are days when they are very positive, there are other days when they are sad for what they will miss.
Lady Ingilby added that the estate was run commercially and that the couple was hoping to “spend some time together in retirement”. They said that the final family events at the castle would include the weddings of their daughter and youngest son, which Sir Thomas said was rather apt given the estate was acquired through marriage in the early 1300s. The estate includes 445 acres of land, a cricket pitch, hotel, tea room, gift shop and wedding venue. It has been divided into nine lots, which can either be bought individually or as a whole.
The Grade I-listed castle, which has been in the family since the 14th Century, includes three reception rooms, 11 bedrooms, and six bath/shower rooms. “We’ve left it in the best state possible and safeguarded the heritage for future generations,” said Sir Thomas.
The baronet and his wife are hoping that the castle will be sold to someone who appreciates the history of the place. “But nothing stands still,” said Lady Ingilby. “They must do what they like with it, as long as they just love it and take care of it.” Sir Thomas also reassured the potential buyers that they did not have to stay for 700 years. “They shouldn’t feel under that pressure,” he said. “They can reflect after 100 years or so, and I hope that they enjoy it.
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