7<\/p>\n One lucky homeowner can call this stunning tower their homeCredit: Rightmove\/Fine & Country, Tunbridge Wells 7<\/p>\n The gorgeous abode has four bedrooms and four bathroomsCredit: Rightmove\/Fine & Country, Tunbridge Wells 7<\/p>\n The tower has been transformed in to a modern family homeCredit: Rightmove\/Fine & Country, Tunbridge Wells<\/p>\n Hadlow Tower<\/a>, a Grade I listed 175ft property<\/a> sits six feet taller than Nelson’s Column, and was once part of a Romantic Gothic style 18th century castle. <\/p>\n \u00a0It was built by wealthy merchant Walter Barton May in 1838 so he could\u00a0spy on his estranged wife who\u00a0left him for a local farmer.<\/p>\n The tower was then used as a look out during World War Two<\/a>, but was saved by Royal painter Bernard Hailstone.<\/p>\n During a ferocious storm in 1987, the tower was severely damaged, and fell in to disrepair before it was restored in 2013 with the help of a \u00a34.2 million grant provided by English Heritage<\/a> and the Heritage Lottery Fund.<\/p>\n Read more property stories<\/p>\n Situated in the quaint village of Hadlow, in Tonbridge, Kent<\/a>, the unique abode can be accessed via a triple-arched Gothic Entrance on the village high street. <\/p>\n The castle can be found at the end of a long, winding, private countryside road, next to six additional buildings which have also now be converted into private properties. <\/p>\n 7<\/p>\n The gorgeous property has undergone a \u00a34.2 million restorationCredit: Rightmove\/Fine & Country, Tunbridge Wells<\/p>\n The owners of these properties, as well as the owner of the tower have access to the communal former castle grounds, including sweeping lawns and a magnificent lake. <\/p>\n Hadlow Tower, which is listed on Rightmove<\/a> for an eye-watering \u00a32,780,000 includes many original Gothic features, including orante mouldings and arched windows. <\/p>\n However, the interior has been transformed in to a modern family home, that even has a lift. <\/p>\n There’s a cinema room, four bathrooms, a private garden and a castellated parapet, with astounding 360 degree views.<\/p>\n This European castle was the inspiration for Disney <\/p>\n The master bedroom, known as the Rapunzel Room, has its own roof terrace.<\/p>\n The 3.45acre grounds boast a croquet lawn and an ornamental boating lake.<\/p>\n Although the tower is tucked away, at the end of the lane is the bustling Hadlow high street, featuring a variety of shops, pubs<\/a>, a library and a hairdressers. <\/p>\n In nearby Tonbridge, there are also a number of great schools<\/a>, and you can catch a train that will arrive in London<\/a> in just 30-40 minutes.<\/p>\n 5 Tips to Get on The Property Ladder<\/p>\n Saving for your first property is tough, but it is possible. Here are a few steps for first-time buyers. <\/p>\n 1. Cut back on luxuries and start saving <\/p>\n Consistent monthly saving is the best way to accumulate enough money to get on the ladder, for\u00a0a deposit and purchase fees. To do this, you need to take a look at your monthly outgoings and think about what can be cut out – holidays, new clothes, weekly takeaway. <\/p>\n Using a savings calculator can help you to establish how long you will need to save for a deposit. Based on your income, you can figure out a realistic amount to save each month. \u00a0<\/p>\n 2. Have a realistic property search <\/p>\n Set a budget for the property price you would like to buy, and think realistically about the location and size of your property. While we all may want that house with a view or extra bedroom, can you afford it? <\/p>\n 3. Research Help To Buy and Shared Ownership schemes <\/p>\n The government has introduced a few ways to help first-time-buyers get on the property ladder and they’re great for those on lower incomes or to buy a property in more expensive areas like London. <\/p>\n 4. Consider buying with another person <\/p>\n Investing with somebody else you know is a sure way to get onto the property ladder. You only need to save half the amount you would otherwise, so you can work towards getting your property sooner.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can invest with a friend, family or partner. Naturally, it is a big step and a huge commitment so be open and honest about what you expect from living together \u2014 if you haven\u2019t already.\u00a0<\/p>\n 5. Talk to a mortgage broker and get your documents in order <\/p>\n A mortgage broker can tell you exactly how much you can borrow for a mortgage, what you will need to pay monthly and in upfront costs. <\/p>\n The owner of the property said: “This has been a very exciting and unique home that I have been privileged and proud to own for the past few years. <\/p>\n “I and my family have thoroughly enjoyed our time here, including the peaceful and tranquil environment, but my business is taking my abroad so I feel it is time to hand the baton over to new custodians who will appreciate the uniqueness of this amazing place in such an incredible setting.”<\/p>\n James Mackenzie, head of Strutt & Parker’s National Country House Department described the tower as “historically fascinating”.<\/p>\n He said: “Hadlow Tower had \u00a34.5million invested into it so it is both historically fascinating and brand new.<\/p>\n “It has the best of everything with incredible craftsmanship and every modern benefit.<\/p>\n “This tower is a masterpiece and we’ve already had dozens of enquiries about it including foreign buyers.”<\/p>\n 7<\/p>\n It is the tallest Gothic tower in the UKCredit: Rightmove\/Fine & Country, Tunbridge Wells 7<\/p>\n![\"Victorian](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/worlds-tallest-victorian-gothic-tower-1011576309.jpg\")
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