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Castle for sale in SC has it all — gargoyles, lions’ heads and even a sword in stone

The gates of the home has two gargoyles “guarding”
The gates of the home has two gargoyles “guarding” Screen grab from Realtor

Hidden beneath the looming trees of Walhalla, South Carolina a home that looks like it was torn from the script of any Disney movie sits peacefully, awaiting a new owner to charm.

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Exterior Screen grab from Realtor

The home’s statues may cause some to pause for a moment, though.

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Interior Screen grab from Realtor

The four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom castle — which is listed for $425,000 — is unique, not only due to its royal style, but also thanks to its decor.

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Interior Screen grab from Realtor

“Featuring gargoyles, a tower, gated entry adorned with stone lion heads and even the sword in the stone, this perfectly imaginative home pulled right out of a storybook is waiting for you!” the listing on Realtor.com says. “There is a beautiful creek running along the right side of the property as you pass through the front gates to this fantasy-inspired castle in the woods.”

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Interior Screen grab from Realtor

The inside of the 3,000-square-foot residence attempts to blend modern and medieval tastes with its alabaster walls, fireplaces and spa-like bathrooms.

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Bathroom Screen grab from Realtor

Features include:

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Interior Screen grab from Realtor
  • “Aluminum double hung windows”

  • Open floorplan layout

  • High ceilings

  • Sunroom

  • Views

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Interior Screen grab from Realtor

“The unrestricted nature of this property makes for the perfect home, the awe-inspiring event venue you have always wanted, or the picture-perfect short term rental,” the listing says. “The hard part has been done, now let your imagination run wild with all the possibilities available to you.”

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Interior Screen grab from Realtor

Walhalla is about 120 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.

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Exterior Screen grab from Realtor
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This story was originally published April 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM with the headline "Castle for sale in SC has it all — gargoyles, lions’ heads and even a sword in stone."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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