For anyone who watches Game of Thrones, the Red Wedding in season three is an unforgettable affair. Don’t worry, though, there are no spoilers here for Game of Thrones rookies; we’re far more intrigued by the fact that a portion of the castle where this scene took place is now up for sale.
Known as Riverrun on the hit HBO program, Gosford Castle in Northern Ireland is a vision of strength and has a history that rivals some of the show’s plot lines. The second Earl of Gosford, Archibald Acheson, built it in the mid-1800s and following Earls of Gosford passed the residence down the line until 1921. Though it was constructed to be a grand aristocratic home, it took on an entirely different role when it became a prisoner of war camp during World War II. It was used for military purposes again during The Troubles before becoming a hotel in 1983. So, much like you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can’t judge a castle by its façade.
The structure’s story is nowhere near over, however. After becoming a war camp, then a hotel, then a TV star, there’s no telling what the future holds and for a minimum of €500,000, approximately $650,000, someone can begin writing it’s next chapter. Along with roof gardens and grand halls, a new owner would acquire enough space to create six luxurious apartments with 3,500-square-feet each and a total of 23 bedrooms.
Although, since winter is coming and the castle has no heating system, that update may take precedence when a deal closes.
Maison Real Estate has the unique listing, which was first reported by the NY Post.
