‘Castle’ with own moat hits market – and people can’t believe how cheap it is

Last updated: 2024/04/04 at 2:07 PM

Ria Newman

3 Min Read

Outside the ‘Castle’. (Picture: Jam Press)

A ‘castle’ house with its own moat has gone on the market – and people online can’t believe how low the price is.

The property, which is in Charlestown, Indiana, US, was built in 1990 and boasts a stunning castle-like façade.

A bridge leads across a narrow moat to the front door and, once inside, the magic doesn’t end.

The interior has beautiful woodwork throughout the five-bedroom, three-bathroom property, and fairytale finishes including a noble wooden steed in place of a coat hanger.

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A wooden spiral staircase leads upstairs, with “carefully crafted” light fixtures illuminating your path upwards.

There is even a charming wood shop inside, perfect for anyone inspired by the wood-heavy décor.

A castle-like house with its own moat in Charlestown, Indiana, has amazed online users with its low price of $425,000. Boasting fairytale finishes and woodwork, this 1990-built property offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a charming wood shop, all set on a 1.25-acre lot. — *Inside the ‘Castle’. (Picture: Jam Press)*

Outside, a smaller castle structure adds a fun touch amongst the manicured gardens.

The quirky home offers 4,336sq ft and a 1.25-acre lot.

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Despite the incredible features, the house – which features on What’s The Jam – has been listed for just $425,000 (£338,000).

The listing was shared on Facebook with the caption: “Here’s a castle in Charlestown, IN that was built in 90 (1990) and is currently listed for ONLY $425,000???”

One person commented: “This is my fave castle so far—it’s giving Mid-century Medieval!!!”

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“Maybe we need to move to Indiana for affordable housing. Bonus points this castle has a moat,” another user said.

Someone else added: “The woodwork is incredible.”

Social media comment on the post of A castle-like house with its own moat in Charlestown, Indiana, has amazed online users with its low price of $425,000. Boasting fairytale finishes and woodwork, this 1990-built property offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a charming wood shop, all set on a 1.25-acre lot. — *Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)*

“I’m as old as a castle,” another viewer joked.

Someone else quipped: “Try climbing those stairs drunk.”

The listing, which is held by Todd Paxton of Keller Williams Realty Consultants, reads: “Escape to your own fairy tale kingdom in this stunning castle located in desirable Bethany Farms of Charlestown.