Would You Buy a Castle?

You could be the king of your castle ... for real. These palace-inspired homes from across the USA are on the market — with price tags as high as their lofty towers. Read on for all the storybook details.

Woodstock, CT

List Price: $29 million (9 BR, 10 BA, 18,777 sq. ft.)

Agent: John Pizzi, Compass

Owner Christopher Mark spent seven years building this Gothic-style palace for his two young daughters; he finally finished it in 2010. A dazzling six-story spiral staircase takes you to the glass dome at the center where you can get a bird’s-eye view of the property’s 30-acre pond.

West Linn, OR

List Price: $6 million (10 BR, 13 BA, 13,023 sq. ft.)

Agent: Kristen Kohnstamm, Cascade Hasson, Sotheby's International Realty

This sprawling home, just 30 minutes from Portland, Oregon, looks like it could be centuries old, but it was built in 2019 and has modern finishes throughout, including a glass elevator and La Cornue range. Seven rooms have rounded walls thanks to those Rapunzel-inspired towers.

Bedford, WY

List Price: $14 million(5 BR, 7BA, 9,470 sq. ft.)

Agent: Patty Speakman, Compass

Former owner Deon Heiner built this castle in 1992, drawing inspiration from the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. Visitors must cross a moat (don’t worry, there’s a bridge) or use the helipad to get onto the property. Once inside, you can climb all the way to the top of the 100-foot spire!

Oakland Township, MI

List Price: $2.2 million (5 BR, 7 BA, 6,106 sq. ft.)

Agent: Dylan Tent, Signature Sotheby's International Realty

No one’s storming this castle: It has gated towers, secret passageways, a dungeon and a drawbridge. If you do make your way inside, you might not ever want to leave. The 1990 home has six balconies, a billiards room and a man-made cave with a Jacuzzi inside.

Oakdale, CA

List Price: $2,340,000 (3 BR, 4 BA, 3,381 sq. ft.)

Agent: Cydney Hawkins, Homesmart PV and Associates

This contemporary castle, built in 1987, has room for all the queen’s horses: There’s a four-stall stable and 40 acres to explore, with views of the Sierra Nevada mountains. The home is bright and airy and has high ceilings, travertine floors and light-wood built-ins.

Bolton, NY

See if you’re cut out for castle living: Try a night at Highlands Castle — available on Airbnb!

$2,290 per night (3 BR, 2.5 BA)

Owner John A. Lavender II started building this property in 1982, and he’s still adding finishing touches. The place is furnished with antiques and comes with dramatic views of Lake George and the surrounding Adirondack Mountains.