If you've ever driven into Bristol using the M32, you'll no doubt recognise the huge yellow house which sits on a tall grassy bank.
Dower House is its official name, although it's also been called Custard Castle, Sand Castle and Cups and Saucers (you can read more on its weird names here ).
With a long history dating back to the 1550s, the house and surrounding estate have seen significant changes throughout the centuries, from use as a magnificent home, a psychiatric hospital throughout most of the 20th century, and was converted into residential apartments in 2004.
Now the opportunity to own your own section of Dower House has come up, with one of its apartments on the market for £250,000.
But you may end up sharing your abode, as legend has it Stoke Park, home to the property officially known as Dower House, is haunted by the ghost of 17-year-old Elizabeth Somerset, who died in 1760 there after falling off her horse and breaking her neck.
The apartment for sale
British Home Sellers has listed an opulent apartment inside the Grade-II listed building for sale on Rightmove.
The apartment includes a striking master bedroom and a spacious lounge area with sprawling views of the Stoke Park Estate.
It also comes with all the modern amenities, including a gas-fired kitchen, a three-piece family bathroom and a single garage with electrical outlets.
The listing says: “Viewing of the beautifully presented property is a must in order to appreciate its size and value.”
Located in a private park which is rich with wildlife and has its own private pond, the property is also a stone’s throw away from a new metrobus service and is easily accessible from the city centre.
The buyer is looking for offers in excess of £250,000.
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