An Englishman’s home is his castle, but very few of us actually live in or consider buying a castle.
As an alternative investment, quality real estate and unique properties are a sound choice. Castles, Chateaux and historic mansions have for some time been favoured by European investors and the current economic climate has highlighted their long term potential.
You can commission and build a new castle today, but buying an original historic castle is not only owning a piece of history, but a prestigious and valuable long term investment. Many of the European castles also come with a title, such as Lord of the Manor, Scottish Laird, or even Count.
A castle may be defined as a “private fortified residence" initially being the home of a lord or noble, in contrast to a fortress, which was not a home. Developed during the Middle Ages they are mainly located in Europe and the Middle East. A château is a French manor house or residence of a lord or noble with or without fortifications.
On wine-producing estates, Chateau has a somewhat different meaning. Although there are estates with true châteaux on them, it is customary for any wine-producing estate, to prefix its name with "Château".
A castle may be used as a private residence or company headquarters, sometimes both, but it may also be a source of revenue, as a tourist attraction, hotel, conference centre or film location.
The restoration of a castle requires specialist builders and restoration experts. If recent restoration work has not been done then it is important to seek specialist advice, not only on the work required but also the availability of materials.
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