IF you’ve got deep pockets and the taste of a Duke, this could be just the right property for you.
Sitting atop a cliff-face 100 metres above one of Andalucia’s most evocative towns, the medieval fortress has been witnessing history for 1000 years.
Now the ancient castle in Arcos de la Frontera – once on the border of Christian and Muslim Europe – has come up for sale for the first time since 1922.
Having seen the rise and fall of Muslim rulers and the spread of Christianity during medieval Spain, the property is known simply as the ‘Castillo de Arcos’. No problems receiving birthday cards or tax notifications there then.
First built in the 11th century, the fortress was transformed into a residential palace, occupied by the Ponce de Leon family, the Dukes of Arcos, in the 14th century.
Featuring 12 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, all based around elegant courtyards and manicured gardens, it is now looking for a new owner.
Aside from soaring vaulted halls, stunning views and an extraordinary library, it is a listed building of the highest level.
This is not a home for someone looking for another luxury address. It needs an owner who values legacy over luxury, history over fashion and craftsmanship over excess.
Its next owner is likely to be a collector of art and antiques, a patron of architecture and cultural heritage, or an entrepreneur who has reached a stage in life where privacy and meaning matter more than prestige.
Or perhaps simply a nature enthusiast who dreams of living on the edge of a cliff, much like the peregrine falcons that have soared above the castle for centuries.
There is, of course, one small extra requirement: deep pockets with a cool €7.9 million to make it yours. It is for sale via Sotheby’s International.
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