Who Goes There: Louisiana Castle for Sale for $1.1M Comes With Drawbridge Door
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A father wanted his son to grow up in a castle, so he built one.
Now the 5,000-square-foot castle in Covington, LA, is for sale for $1,150,000.
“The owner built it with his own two hands. He’s a construction guy, and it’s a legitimate castle with lots of features that are medieval in nature, but it’s a newer construction property,” says listing agent Will Frederick, with Keller Williams Realty Services.
Backyard and poolAmanda Pitman Photography
Drawbridge doorAmanda Pitman Photography
Castle detailsAmanda Pitman Photography
Completed in 2017, the three-bed, two-bath castle sits on a parcel of 8 acres.
“It’s got turrets like an actual castle does and the battlements and flagstone floors throughout. The front door is a reverse drawbridge that lifts up when you walk into it,” Frederick says. “It used to have a moat out front, which was a fun little addition. But he filled it in, so it is no longer there.”
The backyard has a pool and a fire pit with a copper dragon.
The castle exterior has a worn look, which was intentional.
“It’s like cement, so that discoloration is a natural weathering over time, so [the owner] kept it that way to make it look weathered and battle-worn,” Frederick explains. “There’s no damage, and it’s in perfectly good condition. You could probably pressure-wash most of it off.”
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BedroomAmanda Pitman Photography
The main bathroom has a shower that is unique.
“It is hand-laid Louisiana river rock, and it’s like cave effect with stone walls and a bunch of showerheads,” he says. “It’s the best shower I’ve ever used. The owner let me and my family stay there one night.”
The castle was once a popular vacation rental, going for about $215 a night. But Frederick says disputes with neighbors forced the owner to stop renting it out.
The reduction in income potential was a reason for a recent price drop. Also, a two-bedroom apartment and workshop are no longer part of the sale.
The property first came on the market in early 2021 for just under $3 million. In January 2022, the price fell to $2.5 million, then $1.5 million in October.
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InteriorAmanda Pitman Photography
InteriorAmanda Pitman Photography
The seller wants to use the proceeds from the eventual sale to build another castle as part of a reality TV show, Frederick says.
Potential buyers are likely to be “someone who’s just got kind of a flair for the unique and just a really creative person, a person who’s just like a big dreamer, and somebody who happens to have money,” Frederick says.
“It’s a very cool listing. I’ve sold over 1,200 properties in my career, but I’ve never sold a castle, not yet,” he adds.
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