{"id":3529,"date":"2023-10-08T07:10:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-08T07:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/08\/royal-retreats-5-castles-you-can-buy-for-under-a-million-bucks\/"},"modified":"2023-10-08T07:10:39","modified_gmt":"2023-10-08T07:10:39","slug":"royal-retreats-5-castles-you-can-buy-for-under-a-million-bucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/08\/royal-retreats-5-castles-you-can-buy-for-under-a-million-bucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Retreats: 5 Castles You Can Buy for Under a Million Bucks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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If you\u2019ve ever entertained notions of living like royalty without paying a king\u2019s ransom, have we got some options for you!<\/p>\n

American castles\u2013which have the look of their older European counterparts, with towers and turrets\u2013have captured the imagination of many homeowners.<\/p>\n

More recently, the popularity of shows such as \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d has revived people\u2019s interest in homes with royal accoutrements. Minus the dragons and the drama, a castle could be a fun weekend getaway, an investment property, or a full-time forever home.<\/p>\n

These unique dwellings pop up from coast to coast, and many are quite reasonably priced. We found five prime examples of this regal style, all priced below $1 million, from California to Connecticut.<\/p>\n

Some are old, some are new, but they\u2019re all the stuff of fairy tales. Take a look.<\/p>\n

3721 Crestview Dr, Valley Springs, CA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $850,000
\n<\/strong>Your own kingdom:<\/strong> This regal residence\u2014built in 2007 and freshly spruced up\u2014sits on a 15-acre lot. The landscaping could use a royal flourish or two. We\u2019re thinking a formal rose garden, hedge maze, gazebos, and fountains galore. Heaven knows you\u2019ll have plenty of room for it.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also ample room inside\u2014the living space measures 6,355 square feet. There are three bedrooms and two baths, and the upstairs recreation room could be converted into more bedrooms as well as hangout space.<\/p>\n

The great room downstairs is massive, with a towering barrel ceiling. It has new luxury vinyl flooring, gleaming white paint, an abundance of windows, and an attractive stone fireplace. The sparkling kitchen has been updated with stainless-steel appliances, a double oven with six gas burners, and a butcher block island.<\/p>\n

Valley Springs, CA<\/p>\n

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17780 Warner Castle Rd, Orion, IL<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $700,000
\n<\/strong>Hallowed history:<\/strong> This historic castle was built in 1895 with stone from a local quarry. It sits on 27 acres of lush woods. Inside you\u2019ll find six bedrooms and two baths within a generous 7,559 square feet of living space.<\/p>\n

There are no interior photos available, but the listing description notes the appealing high ceilings, original hardwood floors, three coal-burning fireplaces, and a turret with a spiral staircase. There\u2019s also a library and a game room.<\/p>\n

This stately estate in the quiet town of Orion<\/a> is near the Iowa border. It offers plenty of potential to be made into a short-term rental or a bed-and-breakfast.<\/p>\n

Orion, IL<\/p>\n

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10035 Vista Ridge Dr, Alden, MI<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $995,000
\n<\/strong>Cheers to this castle: <\/strong>Whether you decide to make this your family home, a special event venue, or a bed-and-breakfast, you\u2019ll be able to make good use of the property\u2019s 10-acre lot. It includes a mature vineyard that\u2019s planted and ready for harvest as well as garage space for your tools, barrels, and farm vehicles.<\/p>\n

The castle on the hill, with sweeping views of nearby Torch Lake, was built in 2017. It has three bedrooms and three baths in 4,922 square feet of living space. That\u2019s just on the lower level. The upper level is framed to finish with three more bedrooms and another bathroom.<\/p>\n

The main level has 20-foot ceilings, a great room, a primary suite, a media room, and a modern kitchen with stainless-steel appliances. The floors have radiant heat to keep you warm and toasty.<\/p>\n

Outdoors, there\u2019s a grand courtyard that will easily accommodate quite a large number of royal subjects, or perhaps wedding guests.<\/p>\n

Alden, MI<\/p>\n

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163 Mooreland Rd, Berlin, CT<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $525,000
\n<\/strong>Straight from a fairy tale: <\/strong>This charmer was built in 1937, but it looks like it\u2019s been around for centuries in its bucolic setting.<\/p>\n

Those thick walls, the three stately fireplaces, the wood paneling and beams, and the terrific turret seem like something right out of a storybook.<\/p>\n

Within 3,500 square feet of living space are five bedrooms and 3.5 baths. There are two main living floors, plus an attic and a basement. Beautiful millwork and built-in bookcases and cabinets can be found throughout the home.<\/p>\n

The 2.3-acre property is just a stone\u2019s throw from a golf course. Fun fact: The slate roof comes from one of the buildings at Harvard Law School.<\/p>\n

On the market for only a week, and at such a modest price, the property is likely to field many offers.<\/p>\n

Berlin, CT<\/p>\n

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3262 Ridgeway Blvd, New Orleans, LA<\/a><\/h2>\n

Price: $500,000
\n<\/strong>Castle on the Bayou:<\/strong> It makes sense that this fanciful two-bedroom, one-bath creation would become known as Fisherman\u2019s Castle. It\u2019s right on the water, so you could practically cast your line out of the turret window and catch a fish in the Irish Bayou section of Lake Pontchartrain.<\/p>\n

According to the listing, the original owner built the 1,318-square-foot structure to show off his construction skills for the 1984 Worlds Fair. It\u2019s currently undergoing renovations.<\/p>\n

The listing states that the lot measures 6,000 square feet, but the fine print notes, \u201cThis property comes with the lot next door as well as the two-bedroom camp across the street.\u201d That suggests options for a short-term rental or other business venture.<\/p>\n

New Orleans, LA<\/p>\n

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Realtor.com If you\u2019ve ever entertained notions of living like royalty without paying a king\u2019s ransom, have we got some options for you! American castles\u2013which have the look of their older European counterparts, with towers and turrets\u2013have captured the imagination of many homeowners. More recently, the popularity of shows such as \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d has revived…Read More→<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":3530,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3529","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3529","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3529"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3529\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3530"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}