SDL Property Auctions valued among the UK’s most haunted properties

It’s that point of yr the place now greater than ever, curiosities come up about haunted areas throughout the UK, with occasions and visits happening, too.

Simply in time for Halloween, SDL Property Auctions have set their sights on valuing among the most haunted properties throughout the UK.

Chillingham Fort, Northumberland

Chilling by title… chilling by nature. With origins courting again to the twelfth century, Chillingham Fort is one among Britain’s most haunted castles. Well-known for motion and battles, it’s a Grade 1 Star-listed stronghold. The architectural particulars of the fort have remained the identical by way of all of the years. Full with a dungeon, a medieval courtyard and a nonetheless room that’s residence to the portray of the haunting witch…

We estimate this fort to be value one thing alongside the strains of £132m.

Hampton Court docket Palace, Richmond

Famously often called the house of Henry VIII. Hampton Court docket Palace is traditionally haunted, with ghost tales informed by Victorians. It’s stated to be residence to plenty of phantoms, together with a screaming queen, a gray girl, and a person in a masks. In fact, it’s a fully enormous property, with “The King’s Flats”, “The Chapel Royal”, “The Nice Watching Chamber” and “The Nice Kitchens” all standout areas inside.

Henry VIII devoted Hampton Court docket Palace to “pleasure, celebration, and ostentatious show”… and in 2023, we estimate that its worth is round £1.32bn.

Ye Olde Starre Inne, York

York’s oldest licensed inn, in-built 1644 was used throughout the English Civil Struggle as a hospital and mortuary for troopers. With this being stated, there have been experiences of ghostly soldier sightings, and even a pair of black cats who occupied the residence 300 years in the past. Within the centuries that it’s stood, it’s had just a few extensions and in 1954, it grew to become grade II listed.

Whereas in 1662, it was offered for £250 to Edward Thompson (sure, £250!), we estimate that now, it’s in all probability value round £5m.

Whitby Abbey

An iconic British landmark, Whitby Abbey was first based in round 657 AD, however at present, we’re used to seeing its notable Gothic ruins towering into the skyline. With a heritage that dates again over a thousand years, it’s no shock that this land is residence to some hauntings! And never forgetting the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula, too. In 2022, it was voted the fifth most haunted place within the UK.

Though it’s now a damage, we nonetheless suppose that Whitby Abbey may very well be value round £10m.

Tower of London

Lastly, arguably probably the most well-known haunted property within the UK, the Tower of London, which was based in 1066. Through the years, it has seen quite a few executions and is alleged to be residence to 13 ghosts, together with Man Fawkes.

We imagine the Tower of London might are available in at round a whopping £85bn.

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