19 Castle Homes You Can Actually Buy

Enjoy some peace and quiet in this modern castle located in an enclosed cul-de-sac. You'll live like the Fresh Prince in this Bel Air neighborhood home with three bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a library, media center, gym, pool, and an apartment for live-in staff.

Address: 10807 Bellagio Rd., Los Angeles, Calif.

Price: $19,950,000

This California home sits on 42 vast acres and was fashioned after a 17th-century Bavarian hunting lodge. The owners scouted out European antiques from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, and designed the beautiful castle around these centerpieces. The home has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and nine fireplaces.

Address: 2969 White Sulphur Springs Rd., St. Helena, Calif.

Price: $18,950,000

Enter the foyer with mosaic tile flooring and take the elevator up to the conservatory or two-story library. With four bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, this house is perfect for hosting guests with an updated entertainment pavilion and outdoor kitchen with pizza oven.

Address: 256 North Fork Crystal Springs Rd., St. Helena, Calif.

Price: $16,996,000

This five bedroom, eight bathroom French chateau-style castle has a large in-ground pool, a hot tub, a gym, wine cellar, sauna and spa, media room, and gorgeous chef's kitchen. Enter the secluded property through a gated, private driveway.

Address: 27461 Sherlock Rd., Los Altos Hills, Calif.

Price: $7,000,000

Believe it or not, this modern-looking castle was built in 1912 by Herbert E. Law, but has since been renovated. Both the main house, with three bedrooms, and the guest house, with one, have stone exteriors, and the entire residence shares six bathrooms, a pool, and bocce court.

Address: 451 Portola Rd., Portola Valley, Calif.

Price: $6,495,000

Can you believe this home is located in Illinois? This masterful castle, with five bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, offers 40-foot ceilings, 18-inch thick walls, and a full size elevator to carry you throughout the residence. 12 skylights let in tons of natural light.

Address: 3015 Lincoln Rd., Oak Brook, Ill.

Price: $4,499,000

This is a newer castle, built in 2001, with over 9,000 square feet of space. An elevator takes you from floor to floor. Gaze up at the high, vaulted cathedral-like ceiling when you enter. The home, right on the border between N.Y. and Conn., offers five bedrooms and seven bathrooms.

Address: 54 Creemer Rd., Armonk, N.Y.

Price: $3,999,999

This Penn. home offers many castle-like features, including archways, angled ceilings, turrets, winding staircases and stone fireplaces. The mantel over the living room fireplace is copied from the real Leeds Castle in Kent. There are six bedrooms and six bathrooms in this beautiful home.

Address: 740 Hunt Ln., Flourtown, Penn.

Price: $1,895,000

Built in 1885, this historic 4 bed, 2 bath home spans over 8,000 square feet. In addition to high ceilings and tall turrets, there are five wood-burning fireplaces from which you can choose to read your favorite story books.

Address: 5N648 Dunham Rd., Wayne, Ill.

Price: $1,800,000

This beautiful home, called "The House of Josephine," was built by Irwin Yarnell in 1920 out of love for his wife, Josephine. The house features 10 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, two large eat-in kitchens, a modern entertainment center, full bar, and 18 acres of green space.

Address: 1119 N Highland Park Dr., Lake Wales, Fla.

Price: $1,599,000

This five bed, 6.5 bath manor is perfect for kids, featuring a pool with a rock waterfall and slide, and a large grass lawn. Take the exterior staircase up to the second floor balcony and look out over the neighboring golf course and beautiful Lewisville Lake.

Address: 2633 Round Table Blvd., Lewisville, Tex.

Price: $1,599,000

This four bed, 4.5 bath majestic castle sits on 90 acres of land. It has a fenced-in pasture, lake, and 14 stall equestrian center. The interior of the home features Italian tiled floors, Gothic archways, stained glass windows, and a homey, gourmet kitchen.

Address: 7165 Summerdale Rd., Elon, N.C.

Price: $1,593,000

This four bed, 5 bath modern home is located in the gated Wildwood Ranch neighborhood. The state-of-the-art entertainment center has a full theater and projector. The downstairs has its own bedroom and bathroom, perfect for guests, and the outdoor space is big enough for an equestrian facility.

Address: 2351 Applewood Ln., Santa Rosa, Calif.

Price: $1,399,000

In Lincoln, Mass., this contemporary castle, with its four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, has five floors and plenty of windows. The fifth floor houses a study and library, with built-in bookshelves and desk.

Address: 112 Trapelo Rd., Lincoln, Mass.

Price: $1,295,000

Each of the four bedrooms in this home has its own private bathroom, plus 1.5 additional bathrooms in the residence. At 8,500 square feet total, you'll also find here three whirlpool bathtubs, a spiral staircase, tall turrets, and a pond on the lush property.

Address: 7602 Maple St., Marengo, Ill.

Price: $1,190,000

This home sits beach side on the coast of Florida. Two bedrooms, four bathrooms, a wine cellar and two car garage offer plenty of space. Built in 1925, the 5,600-square-foot home complements some of St. Augustine's rich history.

Address: 16 May Street, St. Augustine, Fla.

Price: $998,000

This modern 3 bed, 3 bath castle in a suburb of Providence has two warm, cobblestone fireplaces, a fully updated kitchen, and rounded, arched doorways. The home is 4,600 square feet.

Address: 24 Lennon Rd., Lincoln, R.I.

Price: $849,000

While this home sits on just half an acre of land, it is deceptively big. The five bed, five bath castle boasts a covered porch and courtyard, high ceilings, theatre room and game room. The kitchen is open with a large island and sub-zero fridge.

Address: 2601 Sir Castor Ct., Lewisville, Tex.

Price: $787,000

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