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Hadlow Tower, World’s Tallest Gothic Folly, Goes on Sale for £2.78 Million

Following a £4.2 million renovation completed in 2013, the 175-foot-tall Grade I-listed landmark is listed as a four-bedroom family home to facilitate its owner’s relocation abroad.

Overview

  • Listed with Fine & Country at £2.78 million, Hadlow Tower is offered as a turnkey four-bedroom residence spread over five floors.
  • Standing 175 feet high, the 18th-century structure surpasses Nelson’s Column and holds the title of the world’s tallest Gothic folly.
  • A conservation project funded by English Heritage and the Heritage Lottery Fund restored original lantern details, brickwork and architectural ornamentation.
  • Modern amenities harmonize with historic fabric, including an internal lift, reclaimed Gothic staircases and stained-glass windows from the original castle.
  • The estate features communal private gardens, woodlands, a lakeside setting and a castellated roof terrace with 360-degree views over Hadlow village in Kent.