Ever thought of owning a truly unique piece of Washington real estate? The idea of a Seattle “track home” in a big development not doing it for you? Well the idea of welcoming dinner guests across a drawbridge may be romantic, but if your home is a European castle, the maintenance costs can be daunting.
Finding a castle anywhere is tough not to mention in Washington. In the 16th century there were around 7,000 castles in Scotland alone. The numbers of castles suitable for restoration have dwindled to a few thousand in Europe.
While there is no list of vacant castles Europe-wide, individual realtors such as Knight Frank offer listings. Currently on the market, Knight Frank is offering several castles, including the €1.9 million Castello di Brancialino in Tuscany, Italy. The oldest part of the Castello was built 1,000 years ago and the site includes a 12th-century church.
Malcolm Goodbody heard that a 15th-century Castle in County Galway, Ireland, was up for sale, he knew he had to have it. Read more . .
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