Historic estate with 17th century castle on the market for £6.4million

Become the King of your own castle! Sprawling historic estate complete with 17th century castle, four private islands and 178 acres of woodland goes on the market for £6.4million

  • Belle Isle Estate comes with acres of private land and miles of water frontage
  • The estate overlooks the Lough Erne in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland 
  • It has previously been hired out for events and can sleep up to 65 people a time 

An historic estate which comes complete with a Northern Irish 17th century castle and four private islands could be yours for £6.4million. 

Belle Isle Estate spreads over 448-acres, and comes with 178 acres of private woodland and around 6.5 miles of water frontage onto the stunning Lough Erne in County Fermanagh.

The lake also comes with a sizeable jetty for a boat and planning permission to construct an additional private jetty.

Four private islands are thrown into the deal including Killgowan, Carrickmacrouk, Bilberry and Creaghmacwallen, as well as 17 estate cottages/apartments. 

The 178-acres of woodland that come with the estate, which lies around eight miles from Enniskillen, include ancient wood and mixed species, walled off by formal gardens and parkland. 

Belle Isle Estate spreads over 448-acres, and comes with 178 acres of private woodland and around 6.5 miles of water frontage onto the stunning Lough Erne lake in County Fermanagh

Images from inside the property showcase high ceilings and large windows, perfect for taking in the surrounding view

Flagstone flooring is seen throughout the Grade B+ listed property, including in one of the dining rooms 

A large and imposing staircase is a high feature within the stunning property

The bedrooms feature large and spacious beds, with the property able to sleep up to 65 guests 

The 178-acres of woodland that come with the estate, which lies around eight miles from Enniskillen, include ancient wood and mixed species, walled off by formal gardens and parkland

Images from inside the property boast high ceilings, four poster beds and an impressive staircase.   

The Grade B+ listed estate has previously been hired for events and weddings, with accommodation throughout the estate that can sleep up to 65 guests. 

‘The estate comprises a wide range of assets and attractions including an exceptional principal residence at its core,’ the listing reads. 

‘The castle offers well balanced and beautifully proportioned accommodation measuring about 15,524 square feet gross internal area.

‘The estate infrastructure has been maintained to a high standard, while the estate itself has been well managed under the direction of the present owners.’ 

James Butler, property agent at Savills, who are listing the property, added:  ‘Belle Isle Estate offers substantial income potential through its diversified revenue streams and provides its new custodian with the unique prospect to uphold and further enrich its historical legacy, as well as offering natural assets with opportunities for conservation’. 

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