And surprisingly, you won't find these magical places in Europe.
By Zillow
And surprisingly, you won't find these magical places in Europe.
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Montecito, CA
This California stunner welcomes guests with an archway of trees leading to a lavish main house, a Japanese tea house and koi pond, Italian cypress and olive trees, and gardens blooming with roses and lavender.
Locally referred to as "The Castle of Lake Tahoe," this gated chateau is an outdoors-lover's dream, with a private waterfront, ponds, and trails. During ski season, warm up by one of the four wood-burning fireplaces.
Yet another castle gracing our list, the "Draper Castle" is reminiscent of a French chateau, spanning 23,383-square-feet of travertine stone, hand-crafted wood, and brick masonry.
Who says drawbridges and moat pools are a thing of the past? This home is a medieval-style marvel. Stone sculptures, towering stained glass doors and windows, and hand-painted arches are among the many features that evoke the Middle Ages.
Moorland Lodge, a Mediterranean-inspired pastoral estate, permanently basks in a pastel-yellow glow, surrounded by manicured gardens and accented by a second-floor bridge and porch over the front entrance.
If your fantasy includes owning a slew of sweet rides, this castle is for you — it has a car collector's garage with room for 12 vehicles. This home is perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, with four covered patios, an outdoor pool, theater, game room, wine room, and craft studio.
This enchanting home is situated within historic Quarry Farm, where Mark Twain and his family spent summers for over 20 years. This picturesque property has surroundings worthy of a storybook. It's located on 220 feet of Long Island Sound waterfront and includes a gazebo, woodland trail, and whimsical walking bridge.
High atop the Deschutes National Forest is a magnificent mountain villa in the Pacific Northwest, which offers panoramic views of the glorious Cascade Mountain Range.
Built by James Sarsfield Kennedy in 1917 and recently profiled by New York Daily News as "Brooklyn's Taj Mahal," this home looks like it belongs in The Shire, rather than minutes from the bustling Manhattan metropolis.