Luxury estate with the remains of King Richard III's castle in the grounds goes on the market for £1.1m

• The ruins of Sheriff Hutton Castle make an unusual garden feature in the Warden's House, now for sale
• The castle was once home to some of Britain's most controversial historical figures, like Richard III
• Warden House, around 10 miles from York, is a four-bedroom home with two reception areas and lots of land
• There is also an adjoining Court Cottage, with a further two bedrooms and a dining room, included in sale 

An historical estate set with the grounds of King Richard III's castle has gone on the market for £1.1million.

The jagged ruins of Sheriff Hutton Castle make an unusual back garden feature in this Warden's House, and was once home to some of Britain's most controversial figures, including Richard III and Henry VIII. 

It became one of the grandest castles in northern England and at various times was a favourite residence and seat of regional government for some of the most charismatic figures in English history despite it being disused for the past three and a half centuries.

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Sheriff Hutton Castle in North Yorkshire. The ruins now form the back garden of the Warden's House, which is on the market for £1.1million

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The Warden's House consists of four bedrooms, and the adjoining Court Cottage has another two. The house has been owned by the Howarth family since the 1950s, and now they want to sell

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The living areas in the Warden's House are more than ample for a large family, with enough room to create almost two separate sitting rooms in one space

The prominent castle, now Grade II listed, was originally built in 1382 by the Neville family but now just four corners remain after the stone was plundered to build neighbouring houses including Sheriff Hutton Hall.

It was in April, 1940, that the present family acquired Castle Farm through Wilfred Wagstaff, chairman of a West Riding textile company.

His daughter and son in law, Elizabeth and John Knight Howarth inherited in 1952 and the Howarths have lived and farmed ever since, maintaining and preserving this magnificent castle for future generations to enjoy.

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The maintenance of the ruins is a big job, and something that puts off some potential buyers, the Howarths admitted when they last tried to sell in 2011

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In the main home, the Warden's House, there's a large kitchen, with space for an island for extra preparation room, and a family size dining table

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There are four bedrooms in the Warden's House and another two in the Court Cottage, meaning there's no struggle for space when the family comes to stay

The couple had planned to sell up in 2011, but according to York Press, changed their minds despite a £1.3million offer.

Dr Howarth told the Press at the time: 'It is a very big responsibility for somebody to take on, which frightens off a lot of potential buyers.

'There is nothing vaguely suitable in the area. We have to stay in the area because we have still got 56 acres of land here.'

The castle is Grade II listed by Historic England, and the rest of the land is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.  

Although the remains of the castle are very little the new occupants can live comfortably in the Warden House and annex with four bedrooms, two reception areas and farm house kitchen as well as garages and out buildings.

The adjoining Court Cottage is also included with two bedrooms, dining room and exposed timber work.

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The house is set within 11.5 acres of grounds, as the whole area was once the domain of kings like Richard III and Henry VIII

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The castle was plundered to build neighbouring houses but has been looked after and maintained in more recent years. The southwest tower is the most intact part, towering at five storeys

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The castle may be in ruins, but the houses for sale are luxury property, consisting of two reception rooms each and garages and outbuildings

Of the castle itself, the southwest tower is the most complete part, still five storeys high, including the basement, with 8ft thick walls and rising 100 feet about ground. 

Henry Scott, from Boulton and Cooper Stephensons estate agents, told the BBC it was 'totally unique and very unusual'.

He said: 'The estate has been in the sellers' family since the 1940s and it's been a wrench for them to put it up for sale.

'There's already been a smattering of interest and I fully anticipate it attracting interest from far and wide, possibly even abroad given the connections to Richard III. 

'I've never sold anything like this before, it's very rare to have something like this come to the market.'

The property is located just 10 miles north of York and all set in 11.5 acres of land with a double moat fit for royalty.

Last fortified house in Scotland that comes with turrets, towers and even a baronetcy is on the market for £650,000

• The home is a five-storey, seven-bedroom property in Aberdeenshire 
• Leslie Castle has metre-thick granite walls, towers and turrets
• Built in the 17th century it reflects the often violent nature of the time period
• For an 'undisclosed fee' buyers can also purchase the extra baronetcy

If you've ever wanted to live like a noble - but didn't have the credentials required - purchasing this Scottish 'fairy tale castle' might be the easiest way.

The last fortified house to be built in Scotland is on the market for £650,000 - with the optional extra of a baronetcy.

Leslie Castle was built in the 17th Century and its metre-thick granite walls, towers and turrets reflect the violent nature of the times.

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Leslie Castle was built in the 17th Century and its metre-thick granite walls, towers and turrets reflect the violent nature of the times

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The last fortified house to be built in Scotland is on the market for £650,000 - with the optional extra of a baronetcy

The five-storey, seven-bedroom property in Aberdeenshire is built on land used for various fortresses for almost 1,000 years.

Before being put on the market it had been used as a bed and breakfast for couples looking for a rustic holiday location at just £150 a night.

With surrounding Craigievar and Kildrummy Castles as well as the famous Bennachie mountain there is no shortage of things to see in the area.

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Leslie Castle itself was rebuilt in the 1980s and boasts a vaulted kitchen, great hall, a study area known as the Baron's Room, and a spiral staircase to the battlements overlooking the two acres of land included in the sale

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The title Baron of Leslie originates from 1069 when the land was granted by King Malcolm III to Lord Leslie, a Hungarian nobleman who arrived with the future Queen Margaret of Scotland

Leslie Castle itself was rebuilt in the 1980s and boasts a vaulted kitchen, great hall, a study area known as the Baron's Room, and a spiral staircase to the battlements overlooking the two acres of land included in the sale.

The title Baron of Leslie originates from 1069 when the land was granted by King Malcolm III to Lord Leslie, a Hungarian nobleman who arrived with the future Queen Margaret of Scotland.Sellers Strutt & Parker say the baronetcy is available for sale along with the property for an undisclosed additional fee.

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Sellers Strutt & Parker say the baronetcy is available for sale along with the property for an undisclosed additional fee

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According to historian Sir Tom Devine in his book The Scottish Nation: A Modern History, Leslie Castle is 'the last fortified house in Scotland'

According to historian Sir Tom Devine in his book The Scottish Nation: A Modern History, Leslie Castle is 'the last fortified house in Scotland.'

The castle, near the village of Insch, was built in around 1661 and is described by the sellers as: 'A fairy tale castle with turrets and tower set in the heart of Aberdeenshire.'

They add: 'This is a five storey tower house built of one metre thick granite walls under a slate roof.

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The castle, near the village of Insch, was built in around 1661 and is described by the sellers as: 'A fairy tale castle with turrets and tower set in the heart of Aberdeenshire'

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Strutt & Parker added in the brochure: 'Within the garden is a large cobbled area which no doubt has an interesting historical past, probably linked to the motte, although its use is unclear

'Leslie was carefully restored to retain the character and architectural integrity of the original structure, including the very rare lantern tower.

'Connecting all the floors, this square stair tower has an unusual lantern void to light the stairs.

'The sellers have inherited a barony title, Baron of Leslie (granted in 2004), with the property.

'This could be included in the sale at a price in addition. The coat of arms includes three ears of corn, a turnip, a carp, a falcon and three buckles, which has historic significance.'

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The castle was used as a bed and breakfast before it was put on the market

Strutt & Parker added in the brochure: 'Within the garden is a large cobbled area which no doubt has an interesting historical past, probably linked to the motte, although its use is unclear.

'The fifth floor is the top of the tower with a triple aspect and distant commanding views over the surrounding countryside. There is also a spiral stair up to the battlements and flagpole.'

The history behind the castle and its site dates back to around 1069 and the progenitor of the Clan Leslie, Lord Lesse - whose family name was Bartholomew.

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The remodeling completed in the 1980s boasted a vaulted kitchen (pictured above)

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With surrounding Craigievar and Kildrummy Castles as well as the famous Bennachie mountain there is no shortage of things to see in the area

Bartholomew was a Hungarian noble who arrived in Scotland as an advisor and assistant of the future Queen Margaret, who was later made a Saint. 

Queen Margret married King Malcom III with Bartholomew being given the high post of Chamberlain.

According to the brochure: 'Whilst Queen Margaret was riding pillion with Bartholomew the horse stumbled and the queen asked if the buckle around his waist would hold.

'It did but for the future Bartholomew added two more buckles to his riding belt and to the arms of Leslie; the Leslie motto became 'Grip Fast'.'

He subsequently married Malcolm's sister Princess Beatrix in 1070.

The mansion that's a colossal affair by any standard: Lavish 13-bedroom home in Long Island that influenced The Great Gatsby hits the market for $17 million

• The home was built in 1928 and is rumored to have inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald in writing The Great Gatsby
• The home is one of the one of the most iconic houses on the North Shore of Long Island
• There are 13 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms in the home 

A home that helped shape The Great Gatsby has gone on the market for $16.88 million.

The 13-bedroom house at 235 Middle Neck Road is being sold by Sotheby's International Realty.  

The mansion on Long Island's north shore is being sold by James Mai, a financial guru who managed to foretell the 2008 banking crisis.   

The waterfront land land was originally purchased by Mary Harriman Rumsey in 1923. Mrs Rumsey was the founder of Junior League of the City of New York and daughter of EH Harriman, the railroad magnate, as well as the sister of W. Averell Harriman, former Governor of New York. 

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A home that helped shape The Great Gatsby has gone on the market for $16.88 million

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The 13-bedroom house at 235 Middle Neck Road is being sold by Sotheby's International Realty

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It is believed that F. Scott Fitzgerald spent time at the house which in turn helped inspire him to write the novel, The Great Gatsby. The area on the Gold Coast of Long Island is largely considered to be 'Gatsby's East Egg'

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If you have $16.88 million spare, you can purchase the inspiration for one of the greatest of Great American Novels

She hired McKim, Mead and White as architects to design the French Normandy style castle, which was completed in 1928. 

Over the years Mrs Rumsey hosted many fabulous individuals at the estate, including her friend, F. Scott Fitzgerald. 

It is believed that the time he spent at the house helped inspire him to write the novel, The Great Gatsby. The area on the Gold Coast of Long Island is largely considered to be 'Gatsby's East Egg'.

In Gatsby, the Rumsey estate appears as Gatsby's own house: 'a colossal affair by any standard—it was a factual imitation of some Hôtel de Ville in Normandy, with a tower on one side, spanking new under a thin beard of raw ivy, and a marble swimming pool and more than forty acres of lawn and garden.'

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A modern kitchen sees the owner equipped to cater to entertaining on a lavish scale with space for a pantry, wine room,and plenty of additional storage

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The home was fully restored and renovated in 2013 by Harrison Design. The kitchen is now completely modern

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Harrison Design restored and renovated the property after it was purchased by investor James Mai and his wife Chiara in 2012 for $6.675 million

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One of the many living rooms is both airy and bright with a baby grand piano and calm furnishings

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The mansion on Long Island's north shore is being sold by James Mai, a financial guru who managed to foretell the 2008 banking crisis

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The French Normandy style castle was completed in 1928 and has recently undergone a huge gut renovation and restoration

The original architects, McKim, Mead & White were responsible for building the old Penn Station, the Brooklyn Museum, and the main campus of Columbia University. 

Set majestically on 5.3 spectacular waterfront acres, and just 29 miles from Downtown Manhattan, the home is one of the one of the most iconic houses on the North Shore of Long Island.

The home was fully restored and renovated in 2013 by Harrison Design. 

'Obviously, it's so imposing—you drive down and see the sweeping views,' said Nava Mitnick, a broker with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International who's representing the property. 'But when we entered the house, I described it as a 'glorified cottage,' because it's so homey,' Nava tells Bloomberg.

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The room and the adjoining dining room overlook perfectly manicured lawns that roll down to the water's edge and a sandy beach on Long Island Sound

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The home is majestic in its location while also having a very homey, countrified feel about the place

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A sunny spot, where you could just imagine Daisy Buchanan sipping champagne

The Mai family, which is selling the house, put millions into a gut renovation. 

Its French-Normandy style main house embodies an elegant and grand heritage.

Visitors proceed up a curved driveway before reaching the extraordinary property nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens. 

The landscaped courtyard leads to the an entrance, welcoming guests to the entertaining floor complete with a dramatic fireplace.

The room and the adjoining dining room overlook perfectly manicured lawns that roll down to the water's edge and a sandy beach on Long Island Sound.

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The plot allows homeowners to walk right down to the water's edge for some private rest and relaxation along a private beach

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There are unparalleled views of Long Island Sound stretching out beyond the green lawns

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Set majestically on 5.3 spectacular waterfront acres, and just 29 miles from Downtown Manhattan, the home is one of the one of the most iconic houses on the North Shore of Long Island

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The rolling lawns run towards the water's edge with 391 feet of private sandy beachfront on the Long Island Sound

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The landscaped courtyard leads to the an entrance, welcoming guests to the entertaining floor complete with a fireplace

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The view of the beach and Sound, from the rear portico with New York City in the distance some 29 miles away

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A spacious, tastefully modern kitchen and breakfast solarium are expertly equipped to cater to entertaining on a lavish scale

A modern kitchen sees the owner equipped to cater to entertaining on a lavish scale with space for a pantry, wine room,and plenty of additional storage.

Upstairs, the master bedroom is bathed natural light and features a marble fireplace, an impressive curved balcony overlooking the Sound, a massive walk-in closet and dressing room, and a windowed marble bathroom complete with a free-standing soaking tub. 

There are a further 12 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms on both the second floor and third floor.

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Guests are welcomed to the entertaining floor anchored by an expansive living room complete with a dramatic fireplace

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The original, historically significant molding details and surfaces have been expertly restored while adapting the house to 21st century living

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No expense has been spared or detail overlooked in the painstaking renovation that took three years which added every modern convenience and technology

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Artwork is appropriately placed around the property adding further elegance to the home

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The calming colors of beige, grey and whites provide for upmarket appeal

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Upstairs, the master bedroom is bathed natural light and features a marble fireplace, an impressive curved balcony overlooking the Sound

No expense has been spared or detail overlooked in the painstaking renovation that took three years which added every modern convenience and technology.

The original, historically significant molding details and surfaces have been expertly restored while adapting the house to 21st century living.

The property also comes with a caretaker's cottage with a six-car garage, an historic four-bedroom cottage on the beach, a boat house, and a tennis court with sweeping sunset and sunrise views over the water.

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There are a further 12 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms on both the second floor and third floor

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The master suite has a massive walk-in closet and dressing room, and a windowed marble bathroom complete with a free-standing soaking tub

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The master suite leads to an enormous dressing room and walk-in closet with plenty of storage space

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Children will be able to find a space of their own in their tastefully decorated rooms

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With plenty of space for bunk beds and train sets, children will love this mansion as much as their parents do

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Its French-Normandy style main house embodies an elegant and grand heritage

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The property also comes with a caretaker's cottage with a six-car garage, an historic four-bedroom cottage on the beach, a boat house, and a tennis court with sweeping sunset and sunrise views over the water

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There are plenty of places to relax in the open air while admiring sea views on the property