A Norman castle set in 25 acres of parkland on the edge of the Lake District is up for grabs for £9.5million.

The Grade I listed property is one of the country’s most historic castles and boasts a 12th century motte, a Norman keep and a round tower.

The property is among the most viewed homes for sale on Rightmove last month, alongside the property Alan Carr and Amanda Holden renovated on their TV show Amanda and Alan’s Italian Job.

Appleby Castle is set in 25 acres of parkland on the edge of the Lake District and is for sale for £9.5million via Sotherby’s estate agents

The interior of the castle includes high ceilings, wood paneled walls and large fireplaces

Appleby Castle has a rich history, having been owned by Kings of Scotland and England.

The resident that it is perhaps most associated with is Lady Anne Clifford, who did a lot of restoration work on the castle – including inserting a cross-wall in the keep and adding corner turrets.

More recently, the exterior of the castle’s keep was restored by English Heritage and it is today a museum dedicated to Norman history.

The historic property has a Norman keep, which is today being used as a museum for visitors 

The keep’s museum is dedicated to Norman history and has been beautifully presented

The castle itself is currently operated as a hotel, hosting weddings, sporting events and business conferences.

And during the summer months, the castle holds a variety of special events, including open-air theatre and battle re-enactments.

History tours of the castle are also held throughout the summer months, and visitors can stay overnight in one of its four poster beds, or in one of the holiday cottages in the grounds.

The impressive castle boasts some impressive features, including this large portcullis

The castle is currently operated as a hotel, hosting weddings, sporting events and business conferences

Visitors to the castle can stay overnight in one of its four poster beds, or in one of the holiday cottages in the grounds.

The 22-bedroom castle owns the fishing rights on both sides of the River Eden immediately beneath the weir.

It has a 15th century dining room and a Great Hall from the same period as well as a second Great Hall dating back to the 12th century.

There are also plenty of modern facilities on site, including a gym, a hot tub and sauna room and a games room.

There is a large dining room that dates back to the 15th century and can host plenty of guests

The 22-bedroom castle currently owns the fishing rights on both sides of the River Eden

The property extends across 20,000 square feet and is less than half a mile from Appleby station

The property is in the market town of Appleby-In-Westmorland, Cumbria, and is being sold by Sotheby’s estate agents.

It extends across 20,000 square feet and is less than half a mile from Appleby station.