Want to live like royalty? Check out this $895K castle mansion in Lexington
They say a man’s home is his castle. For one prospective homebuyer in Lexington, that old adage may soon become a reality.
In February, a 5,000-square-foot mansion built to look like a medieval castle was listed for sale at around $895,000, according to the Columbia Consolidated Multiple Listing Service. The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home went under contract at the end of April, and the sale is expected to close by June 1, said Tim Williams from 803 Realty.
The stone exterior may look centuries old, but don’t worry — this castle’s got indoor plumbing. The master bath comes equipped with a steam shower and a Jacuzzi tub.
Other modern luxuries include a three-car garage, a mother-in-law suite, two built-in bars and state of the art appliances.
High-end finishes like hardwood flooring, Italian tiling, marble countertops and custom stone and brickwork make it fit for a king or queen.
The home was built in 2004 and has changed hands four times since then, according to sales information from Lexington County.
According to a 2004 article from The State, the house was constructed with:
18,000 feet of rebar, a steel rod used in reinforced concrete such as bridges and foundations
200 yards of concrete footings and floors
260 tons of Kentucky rock
32,000 board feet of tongue-and-groove white pine
28,000 interior bricks
40,000 board feet of trim
Williams said some of his clients purchased the castle several years ago with the intention of retiring there, but they abandoned their fairy tale dream in search of a more private home instead.
“The house brings a lot of attention,” Williams said. “Anybody that lives around downtown Lexington knows about this house.”
This story was originally published May 5, 2021 at 6:00 AM.
CORRECTION: This story has been updated to report that clients of Tim Williams purchased the castle house several years ago. A previous version incorrectly stated that his parents had bought it.
