15 Stunning Castles You Can Actually Buy

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Stunning Castles You Can Actually Buy
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While the reports that Transylvania's Bran Castle (a.k.a. the fictional home of Count Dracula) was on the market sadly aren't true, there are still plenty of castles that are for sale. Here are a few that you could move into tomorrow if, you know, you just happen to have a few extra million lying around to blow.

Cloghan Castle, County Offaly, Ireland

Cloghan Castle, County Offaly, Ireland

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Asking Price: $1.1 million

Up until 2000, this 14th-century castle was open to the public for guided tours. Now the only way you can see it is by buying it. Considering it's more affordable than most Manhattan one-bedroom apartments, it's kind of a deal.

Thurland Castle, Carnforth, England

Thurland Castle, Carnforth, England

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Asking Price: $1.7 million

This 11th-century castle just south of the Lake District has been converted into apartments, so technically you're only buying the library wing. That still includes four bedrooms and a private terrace. Not too shabby.

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Duchray Castle, Aberfoyle, Scotland

Duchray Castle, Aberfoyle, Scotland

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Asking Price: $2.1 million

Live out all of your Outlander fantasies in this 16th-century castle in the Scottish countryside. If you don't have several million to spend on this castle (I mean, who does?), you can still pretend like you own it at least for a night or two: the current owners still run it as a B&B.

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Fogelvik Castle, Valdemarsvik, Sweden

Fogelvik Castle, Valdemarsvik, Sweden

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Asking Price: $4.1 million

Located on a peninsula south of Stockholm, this 18th-century Rococo castle is worthy of royalty. It's built on land that belonged to Sweden's King Charles VIII in the 1400s. 

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Howsham Hall, York, England

Howsham Hall, York, England

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Asking Price: $5.5 million

While you can't buy Downton Abbey, you can buy this Jacobean castle that looks pretty similar.

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Sauerburg Castle, Sauerthal, Germany

Sauerburg Castle, Sauerthal, Germany

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Asking Price: $6.5 million

The owners of this medieval castle — located 50 miles west of Frankfurt — completely renovated it in 2004 so you can move in whenever you want.

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Portuguese Castle, Torres Novas, Portugal

Portuguese Castle, Torres Novas, Portugal

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Asking Price: $7.8 million

This 20-bedroom castle in the countryside north of Lisbon has more than enough space to put up all of your best friends when they visit (if you own a castle they will visit).

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"Sand" Castle, Sunset Beach, California

"Sand" Castle, Sunset Beach, California

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Asking Price: $8.9 million

Even though this beachfront castle in the O.C. was only built in 1990, it comes with all the of classic details — turrets, parapets and all.

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Tuscan Castle, Chianti, Italy

SUBSCRIBE 1 Love Has Lost: Inside a Conspiritualist Cult 2 The Tiffany & Co. Knot Is a Nod to New York 3 Ann Curry on Reporting in the Aftermath of 9/11 4 Fall Vacation Spots to Get Some Fresh Air 5 Take Our Survey for a Chance to Win a $300 Gift 15 Stunning Castles You Can Actually Buy So when are you moving in? By Lyndsey Matthews Sep 23, 2016 Landscape, Land lot, Roof, House, Mountain range, Hill, Residential area, Rural area, Hill station, Home, While the reports that Transylvania's Bran Castle (a.k.a. the fictional home of Count Dracula) was on the market sadly aren't true, there are still plenty of castles that are for sale. Here are a few that you could move into tomorrow if, you know, you just happen to have a few extra million lying around to blow. Cloghan Castle, County Offaly, Ireland Shrub, Garden, Arch, Medieval architecture, Yard, Lawn, Landscaping, Castle, Hacienda, Estate, Asking Price: $1.1 million Up until 2000, this 14th-century castle was open to the public for guided tours. Now the only way you can see it is by buying it. Considering it's more affordable than most Manhattan one-bedroom apartments, it's kind of a deal. See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Thurland Castle, Carnforth, England Plant, Property, Tree, Building, Castle, Garden, House, Medieval architecture, Manor house, Château, Asking Price: $1.7 million This 11th-century castle just south of the Lake District has been converted into apartments, so technically you're only buying the library wing. That still includes four bedrooms and a private terrace. Not too shabby. See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Duchray Castle, Aberfoyle, Scotland Plant, Mountainous landforms, Natural landscape, Highland, Mountain range, Tree, Landscape, Hill, Land lot, Rural area, Asking Price: $2.1 million Live out all of your Outlander fantasies in this 16th-century castle in the Scottish countryside. If you don't have several million to spend on this castle (I mean, who does?), you can still pretend like you own it at least for a night or two: the current owners still run it as a B&B. See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Fogelvik Castle, Valdemarsvik, Sweden Body of water, Nature, Natural landscape, Water resources, Water, Landscape, Bank, Waterway, Aerial photography, Watercourse, Asking Price: $4.1 million Located on a peninsula south of Stockholm, this 18th-century Rococo castle is worthy of royalty. It's built on land that belonged to Sweden's King Charles VIII in the 1400s. See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Howsham Hall, York, England Grass, Architecture, Property, Facade, Land lot, Landmark, Plain, Manor house, Palace, Mansion, Asking Price: $5.5 million While you can't buy Downton Abbey, you can buy this Jacobean castle that looks pretty similar. See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Sauerburg Castle, Sauerthal, Germany Building, Hill, Highland, Roof, House, Hill station, Castle, Medieval architecture, Turret, Village, Asking Price: $6.5 million The owners of this medieval castle — located 50 miles west of Frankfurt — completely renovated it in 2004 so you can move in whenever you want. See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Portuguese Castle, Torres Novas, Portugal Tree, Facade, Landmark, Medieval architecture, Arch, Manor house, Historic site, Palace, Estate, Castle, Asking Price: $7.8 million This 20-bedroom castle in the countryside north of Lisbon has more than enough space to put up all of your best friends when they visit (if you own a castle they will visit). See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW "Sand" Castle, Sunset Beach, California Property, Architecture, Real estate, Facade, House, Stairs, Door, Home, Arch, Garden, Asking Price: $8.9 million Even though this beachfront castle in the O.C. was only built in 1990, it comes with all the of classic details — turrets, parapets and all. See More ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW Tuscan Castle, Chianti, Italy

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Asking Price: $10.6 million

Diane Lane had her villa in Under The Tuscan Sun — but you could have a castle and you don't even have to renovate it.

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Southern Castle, Asheville, North Carolina

Southern Castle, Asheville, North Carolina

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Asking Price: $10.7 million

If living in a castle sounds great except for the whole maintaining a realllly old building thing, this house that was only built in 2006 might be more your style. It comes with a massive indoor pool, a wine tasting room and a home theater.

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Moroccan Castle, Tameslouht, Morocco

Moroccan Castle, Tameslouht, Morocco

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Asking Price: $11.2 million

This 20-bedroom castle — located 20 minutes south of Marrakech — is currently a hotel but you could easily turn it into a private home all for yourself.

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18th Century Château, Loire Valley, France

18th Century Château, Loire Valley, France

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Asking Price: $15.7 million

Jane Austen fans, bookmark this one: Even though this 18th-century château is in France, doesn't it look like something ripped from the pages of Pride and Prejudice?    

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12th-Century Château, Limousin, France

12th-Century Château, Limousin, France

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Asking Price: $22.3 million

This 12th-century château is rumored to be the place where Richard the Lionheart (a.k.a. King Richard from Disney's Robin Hood if English history isn't your best subject) died from an arrow injury.

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Castle Valer, Tassulo, Italy

Castle Valer, Tassulo, Italy

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Asking Price: Available for offers

While the same family has owned this 15-bedroom castle in the foothills of the Italian Alps since the fourteenth century, it is currently being auctioned by Concierge Auctions.

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 Villa Kampffmeyer, Potsdam, Germany

Villa Kampffmeyer, Potsdam, Germany

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Asking Price: Price upon request

This Baroque-inspired palace dates back to the 1920s and is located on the water in a UNESCO World Heritage Site just outside of Berlin.

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Lyndsey Matthews

Lyndsey Matthews is the Destination News Editor for AFAR; previously she was a Lifestyle Editor across all of Hearst Digital Media's brands, and a digital editor at Martha Stewart Weddings and Travel + Leisure.