FOR SALE: A TOWERING ACHIEVMENT

Lendal Tower, Museum Street, York Price: £1.35m Contact: Carter Jonas, tel: 01904 558200 , www. carterjonas.co.uk

This circular 14th century fortress has three bedrooms, two with en-suite, a bathroom and an open plan ground floor with sitting room, kitchen and an adjoining dining area with mezzanine office and double doors onto the rear garden. It also has a roof terrace with 360° views across the city and along the River Ouse.

Ed Stoyle, of Carter Jonas, says: “The house will appeal to anyone wanting either a second home or a productive business being ideally situated for holiday or business let or even a wedding venue.”