A fairytale home with turrets is on the market in north Norfolk for just under half a million pounds.

The duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building with great views, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, Aylsham.

In the first turret sits a breakfast room on the first floor and study on the second floor. The entrance and staircase are situated in the second turret.

Eastern Daily Press: One of the turret rooms One of the turret rooms (Image: Fine & Country)

Eastern Daily Press: A duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, AylshamA duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, Aylsham (Image: Fine & Country)

The building dates back to 1850. It was originally designed as a workhouse and later became St. Michael’s Hospital.

It’s the last surviving urban workhouse by local architect William Donthorn, a founding member of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

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Eastern Daily Press: A duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, AylshamA duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, Aylsham (Image: Fine & Country)

Once the hospital closed, the building was converted into apartments and townhouses by Hopkins Homes.

The property boasts three bedrooms, two en-suites and a bathroom stretching 1,930 square foot.

Eastern Daily Press: A duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, AylshamA duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, Aylsham (Image: Fine & Country)

Eastern Daily Press: A duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, AylshamA duplex penthouse, in a grade two listed building, is for sale for £495,000 in Donthorn Court, Aylsham (Image: Fine & Country)

There is a mezzanine level on the second floor with an open-plan sitting and dining room leading to the kitchen.

Three parking spaces are available, as well as a lockable brick storage shed in the gardens.

The property is on sale with Norwich-based Fine & Country.