{"id":4671,"date":"2024-02-24T13:56:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-24T13:56:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/24\/29m-connecticut-castle-with-a-moat-resurfaces-as-the-weeks-most-popular-home\/"},"modified":"2024-02-24T13:56:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-24T13:56:19","slug":"29m-connecticut-castle-with-a-moat-resurfaces-as-the-weeks-most-popular-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/billingsrealtybrokers.paradiseinnovations.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/24\/29m-connecticut-castle-with-a-moat-resurfaces-as-the-weeks-most-popular-home\/","title":{"rendered":"$29M Connecticut Castle With a Moat Resurfaces as the Week\u2019s Most Popular Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/unique-homes\/castle-in-connecticut-most-popular-home\/\" title=\"$29M Connecticut Castle With a Moat Resurfaces as the Week\u2019s Most Popular Home\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s yet another chance to be the ruler of your very own castle!<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/580-Brickyard-Rd_Woodstock_CT_06281_M94055-51148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom-built, 18,777-square-foot castle<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-search\/Woodstock_CT\">Woodstock, CT,<\/a> listed for the princely sum of $29 million is the week\u2019s most popular home.<\/p>\n<p>The extravagant estate known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chrismarkcastle.com\/\">Chris Mark Castle<\/a> has had an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/unique-homes\/woodstock-ct-castle-this-time-lists-for-26m\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">intriguing run<\/a> on the market over the past decade. It originally debuted for $45 million in 2014, then reduced to $35 million in 2021. The following year, it went up to $60 million. Now, it\u2019s available for less than half that asking price. While the grand estate continues to grab headlines and clicks, it has yet to secure a buyer.<\/p>\n<p>Also getting attention this week were an affordable tiny home in Florida, a New York residence that was a former church\/town hall\/duck farm, and a \u201cPagoda in the Sky\u201d in Oregon.<\/p>\n<p>Just scroll down for a full look at this week\u2019s 10 most popular homes.<\/p>\n<h2>10.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/9990-Houschilt-Rd_Yorkshire_OH_45388_M48550-42187\">9990 Houschilt Rd, Yorkshire, OH<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $344,900<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here:\u00a0<\/strong>Here\u2019s your chance to live in a barndominium in the Midwest that appears as if it had been plucked from a New England farm.<\/p>\n<p>Despite its quintessential red barn exterior, you won\u2019t find a hay loft in this unique 1,800-square-foot home. Instead, the modern farmhouse on 5 acres offers an open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and, of course, sliding barn doors.<\/p>\n<p>Yorkshire, OH<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>9.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/135-N-Cadillac-Dr_Youngstown_OH_44512_M46043-46918\">135 N Cadillac Dr, Youngstown, OH\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $198,900<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here:<\/strong> What a charmer! This beautiful brick Tudor with a steep roofline was built in 1947, but the interior is surprisingly modernized.<\/p>\n<p>The stylish 1,708-square-foot space boasts a black floor-to-ceiling fireplace in the living room, granite countertops in the kitchen, and a dining room that opens to a sunroom. The patio out back overlooks the fenced yard.<\/p>\n<p>Youngstown, OH<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/214-County-Road-1900_Yantis_TX_75497_M99433-41038\">214 County Road 1900 Rd, Yantis, TX<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $599,000<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here: <\/strong>This spacious bank-owned property is located just minutes from a lake and comes with a three-bay boat building and a covered boat bay.<\/p>\n<p>The one-level, 7,000-square-foot home comes with two parcels totaling 2.5 acres. It includes covered RV parking.<\/p>\n<p>Yantis, TX<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/2323-W-State-Road-84-1_Fort-Lauderdale_FL_33312_M92156-97417\">2323 W State Road 84 Unit 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $149,999<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here:\u00a0<\/strong>This brand-new tiny home is big on style, yet small on price.<\/p>\n<p>This petite property is part of the Yacht Haven Waterfront Park community overlooking South Fork New River. It features an open floor plan with glass walls and high ceilings. There\u2019s a cute deck for soaking in the Florida sun.<\/p>\n<p>Community amenities include a clubhouse, pool, entertainment, and dining options.<\/p>\n<p>Fort Lauderdale, FL<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/986-Long-Cove-Rd_Gales-Ferry_CT_06335_M31088-22427\">986 Long Cove Rd, Ledyard, CT\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $159,900<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here: <\/strong>This center-chimney antique on an acre lot needs a lot of work, but it\u2019s priced right for a savvy buyer to do a total remodel.<\/p>\n<p>Built in 1771, the classic New England Cape still features plenty of period details. The detached two-car garage could be transformed into a studio or workshop.<\/p>\n<p>Ledyard, CT<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/357-Main-Ave_Weston_WV_26452_M37186-45978\">357 Main Ave, Weston, WV<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $315,000<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here:\u00a0<\/strong>This 1884 brick Victorian on a half-acre lot has been updated over the years, though some original elements remain.<\/p>\n<p>The place is move-in ready after a number of upgrades, the listing notes.<\/p>\n<p>Weston, WV<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/1883-Main-St_Esopus_NY_12471_M94852-89661\">1883 Main St, Ulster Park, NY<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $2,000,000<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here:\u00a0<\/strong>A church, town hall, and duck farm? This historic stone residence has served all those purposes and continues to evolve with a modern renovation inside.<\/p>\n<p>The property <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/unique-homes\/the-rifton-in-esopus-ny-has-been-remodeled-and-is-ready-for-its-next-owners\/\">originally came on the market last year<\/a> for $2.25 million.<\/p>\n<p>Ulster Park, NY<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/1525-SW-College-St_Portland_OR_97201_M22183-64873\">1525 SW College St, Portland, OR<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $799,000<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here:\u00a0<\/strong>If this 913-square-foot \u201cPagoda in the Sky\u201d were located anywhere else, would it be able to reel in $875 per square foot?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all about the prime Pacific Northwest location for this eye-catching abode from 1965 that offers breathtaking city and mountain views.<\/p>\n<p>Portland, OR<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/100-Bay-Rd_Naples_FL_34102_M55756-16571\">100 Bay Rd, Naples, FL<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $295,000,000<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here:\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019ve ever wondered what the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/story\/americas-most-expensive-home-just-hit-the-market-65f9e845\">most expensive home in the country<\/a> might look like, feast your eyes!<\/p>\n<p>The astounding price tag of this 9-acre oceanfront compound caused a stir when it came on the market. The \u201conce-in-a-lifetime opportunity\u201d comes with a primary residence, two guesthouses, and beach and bay frontage.<\/p>\n<p>Naples, FL<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/realestateandhomes-detail\/580-Brickyard-Rd_Woodstock_CT_06281_M94055-51148\">580 Brickyard Rd, Woodstock, CT<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Price: $29,000,000<br \/>\nWhy it\u2019s here: <\/strong>Will this castle finally have a happily ever after?<\/p>\n<p>Built for the owner\u2019s daughters in 2010, the Connecticut chateau has been on and off the market since 2014.<\/p>\n<p>The straight-from-a-Disney-movie fortress comes with 126-foot towers, a moat, a 30-acre pond, and 375 acres.<\/p>\n<p>Woodstock, CT<\/p>\n<p class=\"credit\">Realtor.com<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/news\/unique-homes\/castle-in-connecticut-most-popular-home\/\">$29M Connecticut Castle With a Moat Resurfaces as the Week\u2019s Most Popular Home<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realtor.com\/\">Real Estate News &amp; Insights | realtor.com\u00ae<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Realtor.com Here\u2019s yet another chance to be the ruler of your very own castle! A custom-built, 18,777-square-foot castle in Woodstock, CT, listed for the princely sum of $29 million is the week\u2019s most popular home. 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