It was built in the mid-1920s for an Italian shipbuilder to remind him of home. Why it gets our seven blessings: You could be the king (or queen) of New York in this fully renovated replica of a 16th-century European castle, complete with thick walls of imported stone and a regal turret. Talk about a royal flush! Modern American castle in Illinois All this, and it’s appraised for over $2.6 million. Why it gets our seven blessings: Fit for a king and queen, this medieval castle–style home with a private gated entrance was built in 1952, but its interior has been updated to include every amenity to please even the pickiest members of the royal family: an indoor pool, grand gala accommodations for more than 60 people, and impeccably landscaped, 1.87-acre grounds. There’s also plenty of space for a grand ballroom, wedding chapel, banquet hall, and just about anything else your subjects could desire.
The castle itself was designed with 30 bedrooms,15 baths, and a dungeon (time to go dragon shopping). And at just under a $1 million, it hardly costs a king’s ransom. Located on wooded land on the East Fork of the Little River, the property is also host to a spring-fed lake and waterfall.
Why it gets our seven blessings: This castle may not be complete yet, but it comes with its own kingdom-242.5 acres, to be exact.
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