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A castle in Kansas! Circa 1894. Over one acre with two guest houses. $1,750,000

July 25, 2019

This castle is pretty amazing! This was built in 1894. It is located on 1.49 acres in Manhattan, Kansas. There are two guest houses on the property, as well as a carriage house. The castle is within walking distance of downtown, City Park, Sunset Zoo and Kansas State University. Updated kitchen with commercial appliances, updated bathrooms and updated electric and plumbing. Seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and 7,721 square feet. $1,750,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Nestled in a natural setting of 1.5 wooded acres in the heart of Manhattan, the Castle is located  within walking distance of Downtown, City Park, Sunset Zoo, and Kansas State University. Skilled artisans & craftsmen used the highest quality materials & fixture in the construction, authentic restoration, and expansion of this English-style limestone castle.  Newly completed 1BR,1BA  loft w/ red oak floors, 13′ ceilings in LR, gourmet kit, 10′ ft Italian doors & more above the 2-story 3-car garage, and 2BR, 1BA carriage house w/ new kit & BA, new flooring & bsmt. State of the art design features throughout 4BR, 4.5 BA castle including, one of a kind French FP, LaCornue range, Clive-Christian inspired cabinetry, cut-stone floor tile, 16′ granite bar, stained glass windows, commercial grade appliances, updated baths & mechanical. Newer driveway winds its way through the beautifully landscaped grounds w/ signature wrought iron entrance gates, gazebo & marble statues.  No cost was spared.

 

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