A $4.9 million castle perched on the edge of a cliff in Alabama comes with a 2-story solarium and an 8,000-square-foot garage — take a look inside

Melissa WellsSep 7, 2023, 18:26 IST

Aerial view of property.Double Oak Art Works

A "magical" property perched on Alabama's Smith Lake is on the market for $4.9 million.
The waterfront castle was built into the cliff in 1980.

An almost-5,000-square-foot castle built on the edge of a cliff in Alabama has hit the market for $4.9 million.

354 County Road 211, which is perched above Lewis Smith Lake in Bremen, is a one-of-a-kind property, according to listing agent Krisalyn Crye at ARC Realty Mountain Brook.

"It is one of those idyllic situations where you have this amazing cliff home that is awe-inspiring with the custom architectural design," she told Insider. "You have all these tiers that are so unique that it really is sort of a magical house."

Take a look inside this unique lakeside residence.

A 4,974-square-foot lakeside home in Bremen, North Alabama, has hit the market for $4.9 million.

Outside view of exterior.Double Oak Art Works

The Castle at Smith Lake, as it is known, is on Lewis Smith Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in Alabama, and the state's deepest, at 264 feet deep.

Aerial wide shot of property.Double Oak Art Works

The 21,200-acre man-made lake is a popular location for outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and waterskiing.

Aerial view of property from behind looking out to Smith Lake.Double Oak Art Works

The property, which was built into a cliff 400 feet above the water in 1980, sits on 6 private acres behind a gated driveway.

Lot lines of the property.Double Oak Art Works

The house combines several architectural styles, featuring a turret, stonework, and an outside gazebo.

Aerial exterior shot of the property.Double Oak Art Works

It also has one wall made almost entirely from glass. The solarium allows for views "unlike any other" of Smith Lake and its sunsets, according to listing agent Krisalyn Crye.

A view of the property shows the solarium.Double Oak Art Works

It also has one wall made almost entirely from glass. The solarium allows for views "unlike any other" of Smith Lake and its sunsets, according to listing agent Krisalyn Crye.

A stairway leads to a boat dock where you'll find "a unique little piece that you don't find on the lake anymore," according to Crye.

Fishing house close-up.Double Oak Art Works

It includes a fishing house with a fishing hole, bunk beds, and a kitchenette.

Fishing house on the lake.Double Oak Art Works

The property also has an 8,000-square-foot garage with a helicopter pad, room to store music buses or RVs, and a four-car bay garage.

8,000-square-foot garage.Double Oak Art Works

Inside the main house, there are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, an open kitchen, a family room, three fireplaces, a stone staircase, and many other amenities.

Downstairs living room.Double Oak Art Works

But the 20-foot, all-glass, 2-story solarium is a focal point of the house.

Another living room.Double Oak Art Works

Natural light floods in through the sunroom's floor-to-ceiling windows and into the rest of the home.

Solarium.Double Oak Art Works

An open-concept main living area includes the living room, a chef's kitchen, and dining area.

Kitchen.Double Oak Art Works

The eating area looks onto spectacular views of the lake as the sun rises and sets.

Dining room.Double Oak Art Works

The home "embodies luxury and exclusivity," according to the listing.

Another living room.Double Oak Art Works

The library and office feature rich-colored wood.

Home office.Double Oak Art Works

In the bedrooms, like this master suite, there are arched doorways, white walls, and beamed ceilings.

Another bedroom.Double Oak Art Works

This nook that flows out of another bedroom also has access to an outside balcony.

Bedroom nook.Double Oak Art Works

The balcony on the side of the home offers panoramic views across the lake.

Outside patio.Double Oak Art Works

The current owners, who have had the property since the 1990s, "love this house," Crye said. "It is very sentimental to them, but they feel like it's time to let a new family come in and enjoy it for as long as they would like."

Bathroom.Double Oak Art Works

The current owners, who have had the property since the 1990s, "love this house," Crye said. "It is very sentimental to them, but they feel like it's time to let a new family come in and enjoy it for as long as they would like."

"The owner of it next will really appreciate how much quality craftsmanship went into this property," she added.

Another bathroom.Double Oak Art Works

The mansion features what some may describe as unorthodox styles, such as this scaled bathroom with spa-like vibes.

A third bathroom.Double Oak Art Works

"It's such a special home that whoever gets to be the owner of it next will love that this house is really thought through in a unique way that you won't find in a standard new construction home," said Crye.

Aerial view of property featuring fishing house on the lake.Double Oak Art Works

"It's such a special home that whoever gets to be the owner of it next will love that this house is really thought through in a unique way that you won't find in a standard new construction home," said Crye.

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A $4.9 million castle perched on the edge of a cliff in Alabama comes with a 2-story solarium and an 8,000-square-foot garage &mdash; take a look inside

A 4,974-square-foot lakeside home in Bremen, North Alabama, has hit the market for $4.9 million.

The Castle at Smith Lake, as it is known, is on Lewis Smith Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in Alabama, and the state's deepest, at 264 feet deep.

The 21,200-acre man-made lake is a popular location for outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and waterskiing.

The property, which was built into a cliff 400 feet above the water in 1980, sits on 6 private acres behind a gated driveway.

The house combines several architectural styles, featuring a turret, stonework, and an outside gazebo.

It also has one wall made almost entirely from glass. The solarium allows for views "unlike any other" of Smith Lake and its sunsets, according to listing agent Krisalyn Crye.

A stairway leads to a boat dock where you'll find "a unique little piece that you don't find on the lake anymore," according to Crye.

It includes a fishing house with a fishing hole, bunk beds, and a kitchenette.

The property also has an 8,000-square-foot garage with a helicopter pad, room to store music buses or RVs, and a four-car bay garage.

Inside the main house, there are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, an open kitchen, a family room, three fireplaces, a stone staircase, and many other amenities.

But the 20-foot, all-glass, 2-story solarium is a focal point of the house.

Natural light floods in through the sunroom's floor-to-ceiling windows and into the rest of the home.

An open-concept main living area includes the living room, a chef's kitchen, and dining area.

The eating area looks onto spectacular views of the lake as the sun rises and sets.

The home "embodies luxury and exclusivity," according to the listing.

The library and office feature rich-colored wood.

In the bedrooms, like this master suite, there are arched doorways, white walls, and beamed ceilings.

This nook that flows out of another bedroom also has access to an outside balcony.

The balcony on the side of the home offers panoramic views across the lake.

The current owners, who have had the property since the 1990s, "love this house," Crye said. "It is very sentimental to them, but they feel like it's time to let a new family come in and enjoy it for as long as they would like."

"The owner of it next will really appreciate how much quality craftsmanship went into this property," she added.

The mansion features what some may describe as unorthodox styles, such as this scaled bathroom with spa-like vibes.

"It's such a special home that whoever gets to be the owner of it next will love that this house is really thought through in a unique way that you won't find in a standard new construction home," said Crye.

A $4.9 million castle perched on the edge of a cliff in Alabama comes with a 2-story solarium and an 8,000-square-foot garage — take a look inside