Fancy a bit more space? Why not buy one of these historic castles, ranging from just over $1 million to almost $12 million.
Glin Castle, Co. Limerick, Ireland
Price: $7.2 million
This former fortress, which sits on 380 acres overlooking the Shannon Estuary, has belonged to the same family for 700 years. Now, the 18-bedroom castle in County Limerick is up for sale for the first time. This represents a rare opportunity, the listing agent told Mansion Global, as Irish castles do not come onto the market very often, particularly not at this level of quality.
Shonnard Terrace, Yonkers, New York
Price: $3.95 million
Built in the 1880s, this opulent, fully renovated 20-room castle has become quite the celebrity since its owner started renting it out for films, television shows and fashion shoots. It has appeared in the Julia Roberts film “Mona Lisa Smile,” Martin Scorsese’s HBO drama “Boardwalk Empire” and the CW series “Gossip Girl.” It also starred in the music video for Beyoncé’s song “Irreplaceable.”
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Carbisdale Castle, Highlands, Scotland
Price: $1.2 million
While this is the least expensive castle on the list, at just over $1 million, there is a slight catch: The new owner of the 40-bedroom Carbisdale Castle, in the Scottish Highlands will have to foot the bill for renovations and some much-needed repairs—and might also want to hire an exorcist. That is because the castle has a resident ghost, known as Betty, who is said to roam the halls dressed in white.
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Château de Castille, Provence, France
Price: Upon request
Located in Provence in the south of France, this château dates to the 13th century, but perhaps the most interesting thing to happen to it occurred in the 20th century. When British art historian and collector Douglas Cooper bought the castle in 1950, Pablo Picasso became a frequent visitor and left his mark in the form of five frescoes that were sandblasted into the walls. These have been classified, together with other parts of the castle, as “historic monuments” by the French government.
Hellifield Peel Castle, Yorkshire, England
Price: $2.2 million
This castle, which dates back to the 1300s, laid in ruins for 50 years until the Shaw family bought it in 2004 and brought it back to life. The restoration became national news in the U.K. when it was featured on “Grand Designs,” a popular home renovation television program. Some six million viewers watched as the castle was reconstructed as a family home with grand reception rooms and bedrooms, modern amenities and sweeping views over the tranquil North Yorkshire countryside.
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Inniscorrig Castle, County Dublin, Ireland
Price: $11.6 million
Perched on top of a cliff 10 miles outside of Dublin, this castlellated mansion has impressive sea views, which stretch from Dun Laoghaire over the bay to Howth peninsula, taking in the rocky sea shore and Dalkey Island and The Muglins. What's more, it also has its own private working harbor, one of only two in private hands in Dublin.