Aussie castle with moat and drawbridge for sale, and it’s not the only one

The new owners of this landmark English Tudor mansion in Wentworth Falls can quite literally live like a King and Queen with its turret, parapet walls and moat with drawbridge.

The truly one-of-a-kind castle recreation at 100 Blaxland Road, Wentworth Falls was built about 45 years ago by an eccentric grammar school teacher, sales agent John Chapman said.

The current owners, who are the second owners of the unique property, have listed it for sale for $1.835 million to $1.9 million.

“The bought it four years ago principally to operate it as an Airbnb,” he said. “The downstairs was like castle type rooms, but they spent a great deal of money and made the whole of the downstairs floor into basically one modern open plan,” Mr Chapman said.

“You look out from the kitchen sink at the second fairway of the Wentworth Fall’s Golf Club.

“What they’ve done is quite clever. There’s a downstairs room that is separate and lockable, and that’s their personal bedroom… so they can lock their downstairs room when they’re not there, and Airbnb the balance of the home.”

An array of intricate details in keeping with a medieval castle theme is littered throughout the home including a portcullis (a vertical sliding gate), medieval knights made of armour, swords, shields and even a throne.

The vendors are open to selling the property with all of its castle knickknacks and swords.

“And they are also prepared to walk in, walk out,” he said.

Set on a large 1044sqm landholding, highlights of the four bedroom, two bathroom home include a gas log fireplace, a covered entertainment area outside, exposed beams, pointed brick archways and wrought iron chandeliers.  

Mr Chapman said the home would suit an “eccentric” couple and since he has had the listing he has carried out more 100 inspections.

He said works including underfloor heating and a new roof were only completed about a year ago leaving the new owners nothing to do but move in.

There is also a new two new bathrooms and large laundry with a powder room.

Situated in what is known as the “Golden Mile” of Wentworth Falls, the home is conveniently located close to shops, cafes and restaurants and Wentworth Falls Lake.

It’s not the only ‘castle’ on the market, with several medieval-inspired homes seeking a buyer.

In suburban Sydney, a medieval-style home at 4 Dowling Street, Leumeah is listed with a price guide of $1.5 million.

Marketed as a potential boutique accommodation venture, a destination wedding venue, or a show-stopping private residence, the home comes with turrets, arrowslits, moat and knightly decor throughout.

In Victoria, Versace Castle – complete with swords, banners and a custom suit of armour – is on the market for $1.15-1.25m.

And a ‘renovator’s fairytale castle’ in Queensland’s Tamborine Mountain has just gone under offer.

Reminiscent of North Queensland’s Paronella Park, the property was built by its long-time owner and sits surrounded by greenery.

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