A ‘magnificent’ faux fairytale castle that looks straight out of a Disney film with its secret passageways, ‘dungeon,’ and working drawbridge has hit the market in for $2,299,000.
The 26-room, five-story fortress hidden in the woodlands of Rochester, Michigan caught the attention of social media users after photos emerged of its stunningly ‘eccentric’ structure and decor.
Estate agents Sotheby’s Interna
Photos also show elaborately done rooms — plus at least one suit of armor inside, guarding the home
Many of the 26 rooms are lined with oak walls and linked by wide staircases from the vast entrance hall, while the master bedroom appears fit for royalty with a four-poster bed and balcony
The stunning home was designed by James LeBlanc and completed in 1991 as an engagement present to his then-wife, Vera LeBlanc
He promised to build her one 22 years earlier because he couldn’t afford a ring
LeBlanc sold the house on 2015 for $900,000, but paid rent to live there until he moved into assisted living in 2019
Realtor Mike Kuligowski believes the fortress, which has seven bathrooms, is perfect for an ‘eccentric’ buyer who dreamed of living in a castle as a child
‘It’s the perfect opportunity to live like a king or queen. It’s for someone who just has to have a castle because they dreamed of it as a kid,’ Kuligowski said
‘I was blown away by it. When my client told me he had a castle to sell, I thought, “Yeah, right,’ because a lot of people talk like they’ve got a castle,’ he said
The property was built for Michigan resident Vera LeBlanc (pictured) by her husband James, who promised her a castle when they got engaged because he was unable to buy a ring
‘It’s the perfect opportunity to live like a king or queen. It’s for someone who just has to have a castle because they dreamed of it as a kid,’ he said.
‘I was blown away by it. When my client told me he had a castle to sell, I thought, “Yeah, right,” because a lot of people talk like they’ve got a castle.
‘It’s pretty over-the-top. It feels very much like a castle when you’re in it. It’s a very elaborate and custom-style home. The master bedroom is incredible,’ he went on.
‘When I drove up and saw the working portcullis and the 763 lbs. front door, I realized he wasn’t joking and it really was a castle. It’s the sort of thing you dream of as a kid.
‘This is perfect for someone eccentric like the original owner and someone who likes to show off.’
Kuligowski continued: ‘It’s designed and built to host people. So it’s for someone who likes the experience of having people over and wanting to give them an experience.
There’s also a secret dungeon-like cave where a Tudor-style bar and wine cellar can be found
‘It’s pretty over-the-top. It feels very much like a castle when you’re in it. It’s a very elaborate and custom-style home. The master bedroom is incredible,’ he went on
‘This is perfect for someone eccentric like the original owner and someone who likes to show off,’ the realtor added
‘It’s designed and built to host people. So it’s for someone who likes the experience of having people over and wanting to give them an experience,’ said the realtor
The property also features a heated garage opposite the castle, fitted with a toilet and seat from one of the Concorde jets that the owner, a former US military engineer, helped design
Kuligowski has now arranged at least 40 viewings since the Zillow listing went live
‘I’ve worked on some unique properties but not one as unique as this,’ he added.
The six-acre plot is situated at the rear of a gated community, so the homeowner and their guests reach the castle through a winding forest littered with trinkets such as an iron-sculpted dragon.
The property also features a heated garage opposite the castle, fitted with a toilet and seat from one of the Concorde jets that the owner, a former US military engineer, helped design.
Owner LeBlanc sold the house in 2015 for $900,000, but paid rent to live there until he moved into assisted living in 2019.
Kuligowski has now arranged at least 40 viewings since the Zillow listing went live.
He says he’s had lots of interest from people hoping to use it as a quirky AirBnB or wedding venue — but that’s banned in the gated community, so he’s looking for a committed resident.
Kuligowski says he’s had lots of interest from people hoping to use it as a quirky AirBnB or wedding venue – but that’s banned in the gated community, so he’s looking for a committed resident
The massive home is about 30 miles north of Detroit and sits near several lakes
The previous owner certainly embraced the old-school castle theme with the decor
The bathrooms are also elaborately done for a fully royal treatment
The six-acre plot is situated at the rear of a gated community, so the homeowner and their guests reach the castle through a winding forest littered with trinkets such as an iron-sculpted dragon
Unsurprisingly, the castle has garnered attention online, with comments pouring in on Facebook and Instagram
Unsurprisingly, the castle has garnered attention online, with comments pouring in on Facebook and Instagram.
One admirer commented said: ‘Not just yes, but hell yes.’
‘I love it,’ said another. ‘The only thing I’d be really hesitant about is the amount of freaking dusting you’d have to do for all the custom millwork. Though I’m guessing if you pay $2.3million on a house, you’re probably also hiring a housekeeper.’
A third joked: ‘I can’t imagine the guilt If I were to buy this magnificent place and then just have laundry, magazines and months-old unpaid bills envelope piles sitting around.’
Others called it ‘awesome,’ and ‘amazing,’ with one writing: ‘I would like to spend one night there!’
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