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Britain’s ‘Smallest Castle’ Lists for £330,000 in Ross-on-Wye

The Grade II Gothic folly pairs panoramic views with a compact, eccentric interior that includes a bath tucked beneath the bed.

Overview

  • Estate agents Hamilton Stiller have put the 19th-century Gazebo Tower on the market at £330,000, presenting it as a local landmark with strong holiday-let appeal.
  • The turret offers about 645 sq ft across three circular storeys with a kitchen, living room, bedroom and a small rooftop terrace reached via a battery-operated hatch.
  • A distinctive layout features a double bed with a bath installed underneath, an en-suite wetroom and spiral staircases linking the floors.
  • The structure forms part of Ross-on-Wye’s historic walls and was built in 1833 as a viewing tower in the Gothic Revival style.
  • Herefordshire Council sold the tower in 2001 to Tony Billingham, who renovated it and opened it for visits that raised donations for local charities.