You could become King of this medieval castle
You could become a lord or lady of your very own medieval castle, after the sprawling home in Rochester, Minnesota hit the market for just $2.5 million ($NZD 4.07 million).
The sprawling property, complete with 26 rooms, a wine cellar, hot tub, and its very own pub, was built in the 1990s and has been listed on Zillow and Signature Sotheby’s International Realty.
Enclosed by a wrought-iron fence, the 567-square-metre home also boasts two gated towers, a drawbridge, arched windows and soaring ceilings.
Other highlights include timbered and mirrored walls, ceilings covered in artwork, chandeliers, and a red-carpeted grand staircase in the foyer, as well as a portcullis, five fireplaces and an elevator.
Each of the seven bathrooms - which outnumber the five bedrooms - is decorated with statues, marble details, and gold railings.
The listing describes the home as “the perfect private palace”, which took over a team of international artisans over six years to construct.
The castle is 18 metres tall - rising above a standard four-storey building - and comes with a few surprises, including secret rooms and passageways, as well as a hidden staircase.
Images: Signature Sotheby’s International Realty