We all know the headache that is Metro Vancouver’s real estate climate. Houses cost millions of dollars for barely any square footage, and according to Zillow, the average rental cost is a whopping $2,900. Thankfully, the housing market is reportedly cooling down compared to past years, but that doesn’t make the prices look any less shocking.
But you know what’s even crazier? If you’ve got a spare million and some change sitting in your back pocket, instead of buying a Vancouver teardown, you can instead invest your hard-earned cash in a fantasy-style castle just outside of the big city.
A Castle Fit For A Vancouverite
This B.C. castle is located in the interior. It’s just 350 km east of Vancouver, located near Christina Lake. And in spite of its fantasy style, this home is far from medieval: a year-round creek supplies the property with electricity with its own micro-hydroelectric power system.
Additionally, the castle’s exterior is constructed with numerous layers of steel-reinforced concrete to protect the building from any wear-and-tear.
Although, the real selling point of the house is the fact that it is literally a miniature castle. Previous owners Harmen and Dawn van Hoogevest purchased the 22-acre plot back in 1971 for the mind-blowing price of $7,000. Reportedly, they didn’t have a plan when they built the structure. It becoming a castle was a natural, impulsive progression.
It has all the things a good castle should have. With a charming turret, gothic archways, and an impressive three bedrooms and five bathrooms, you get a lot of bang for your buck with this property. Not to mention the fact that you get 22 acres of land to go with it!
All that’s missing in this B.C. castle is a king, queen, a prince and a princess, and some knights. The property is actually on sale as of now for $1.5 million, so if you’d like to wear the crown of this keep, now would be the time to buy.
