Nine awesome castles you can buy right now

If you want to take the saying “my home is my castle” literally, then you’re in luck. There are plenty of castles on the market so get your tip-truck full of cash ready to go because here are 10 of the best from around the world:

Highlands Castle in Bolton Landing, New York 

Overlooking Lake George, this castle – complete with authentic interiors – is tucked away in upstate New York. Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains this 10-bedroom home also comes with a separate two-bedroom gatehouse and another separate two-bedroom guest house. It’s been enjoyed by the same family for the past three decades but can be yours now for $A17.8 million.

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Photos: Prestige Property

Spanish castle

The history of this Spanish castle dates back a whole four years. Built in 2012 in Coin, Spain, this four-level, four-bedroom property has all the modern features you could possibly want in your castle – aircon, automatic security blinds, heated pool – and as a bonus, it’s walking distance to a shopping centre, so you can mingle with the commoners. Price $1.3 million.

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Photos: Prestige Property

Chianti castle

This Tuscan treasure was first built in the 14th century and transformed to the current floorplan by a renowned local architect in the 19th century. A refurb in 1998 added wireless high-speed internet, airconditioning and central heating. This castle boasts 12 bedrooms, all with ensuites, surrounded by two hectares of grounds which include a pool, tennis court, fully equipped pool house and gym plus a small woodland and olive grove, all only 45 minutes from Florence, Italy. Price $14.5 million.

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Photos: Prestige Property

Middle Aged Majestic Milan

Built around a trapezoidal plan, this fortification features a large inner courtyard and even larger backyard. Seven hectares of rolling green hills feature  two lakes, a pond, a spring and some streams. The residence has 14 bedrooms, all with bathrooms, fireplaces and fine furnishings that evoke some Middle Ages magic. The property is only a short drive from Milan but if that’s too much effort, there’s also a heliport so you can just chopper in. Price: $15 million-plus.

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Photos: Lionard Luxury Real Estate

Adjacent Castles

If you’re going to treat yourself to one castle, why not lash out and buy two? This luxury property in Italy is actually composed of two castles – a small 13th century castle and a recently restored great 14th century castle – on 10 hectares of parkland. Over the centuries, the likes of the Savoys, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and Mussolini have all stayed here and with 119 rooms across both castles plus parking for 150, you’ll be able to have a few guests over as well. Price: POA

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Photos: Lionard Luxury Real Estate

French Chateau

Dating back to the 19th century is this elegant, refurbished French chateau, located in two hectares of gardens in the Lauragais region of south-western France. Gates with remote control access will open to take you up a gravel lane lined with landscaped gardens and hundred-year-old trees, to your four-level, seven-bedroom, four-bathroom home. The master suite has a walk-in robe in one  turret and bathroom in the other. Price $2.4 million.

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Photos: Moulin

Luxurious Limerick

Descendants of the Knights of Glin have kept this waterfront castle in the family for over 700 years. Set on 380 acres of mature parkland, overlooking the Shannon estuary, this idyllic Irish abode has 21 bedrooms with interiors featuring decorative plasterwork, corinthian columns, a neo-classical ceiling and a great ‘flying staircase’. Oh, and there’s also a working commercial dairy on site, too.  Price: $9.95 million.

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Photos: Christies Real Estate

Carbon Copy

Inspired by France’s Chateau de Chambord, this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom castle look-alike is actually on two acres in Virginia, USA. Stone and reclaimed wood are used generously throughout to create an old-world feel in this three-year-old property, which has a library, fitness centre, gourmet outdoor kitchen, wine grotto, pool and five-car garage. Price: $13.9 million.

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Photos: Estately

Crest Castle

With a hydrotherapy spa pool at the front that represents a moat and a classic crenellated roofline, this is a much more contemporary castle tucked away in leafy Research, Victoria. Built in the 1970s by a couple of bricklayers from England, this sprawling 11-bedroom home has spiral staircases to each of the four turrets, vaulted glass ceilings and an ornamental lake at the back. Price: POA.

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Photos: Hockingstuart

But if you can’t afford to buy one, you can always stay in one….

Kryal Castle

While this isn’t available for sale at the moment, if you want to have a castle experience without coughing up the cash to buy one outright, you can spend a night or two at Kryal Castle. Billed as Australia’s only Medieval Adventure Park and Resort, they have 17 castle suites on site so you can catch a jousting duel and then sleep like royalty. Prices: From $180 per couple.

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Photos: Kryal Castle