'Rare and splendid' castle up for sale for nearly £3m

Do you keep nearly £3m spare in your back pocket in case your dream castle comes up for sale?
The Castle, at Castle Eden, near Peterlee, is up for sale for 2,990,000.The Castle, at Castle Eden, near Peterlee, is up for sale for 2,990,000.
The Castle, at Castle Eden, near Peterlee, is up for sale for 2,990,000.

In that case the answer to your prayers may be far closer than you first think.