The Gazebo Tower, a Grade II-listed Gothic turret in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, has been put on the market for £330,000. Dubbed the UK's 'smallest castle', the property offers just 645 square feet of living space, with a bath ingeniously tucked under the double bed.
Built in 1833 as a viewing tower or folly, the three-storey building forms part of the historic town walls. Each of its round rooms spans approximately 5 metres and includes a kitchen, living room, bedroom, and a roof-top terrace. The property boasts 360-degree views of the River Wye, the Black Mountains, and the surrounding countryside.
Estate agents Hamilton Stiller described the tower as a 'local icon' and a landmark opportunity. The current owners, Tony Billingham and his family, purchased the property from Herefordshire Council in 2001, when the first floor was only accessible via a ladder. They have since transformed it into a comfortable living space and opened it to visitors, with donations going to local charities.
The quirky layout features a bath beneath the bed, which could be maximised with a spring-loaded mechanism. The bedroom also includes an en-suite wetroom, and a spiral staircase leads to a battery-operated roof hatch. The property is suitable as a holiday home or Airbnb rental, with the market town of Ledbury 13 miles away and a two-hour train journey to London Paddington.
