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Castles are for Princesses, and do we have a castle for you. . .

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty - Marble Falls, TX

The Texas Hill Country is one of the most amazingly beautiful places that God has created.  Around every bend (and there are plenty of them) there are new and wonderful places to see and explore.  We're lucky enough to have it all . . . well almost all, and then some.  For example, we have the largest chain of lakes in the State of Texas, all here for your boating and fishing pleasures.  We have mind blowing caverns that are rich with history, the cowboys and Indians type that both young and old kids enjoy.  Wildflowers, wildlife, great places to eat, and most of all, we have wonderful people.  And then . . . There Is The Castle!

 Falkenstein Castle

Roll through the hills as you cruise down Park Road 4, and out of nowhere, BAM!!!  There's an honest to goodness castle that pops up right before your eyes!  Seriously, it's the maiden in the tower type of place.  It sits atop one of the highest hills in Burnet County and has a magnificent 360 degree view that spans the hills and lakes as far as you can see. Built in the late 1990's, Falkenstein Castle is home to Terry and Kim Young.  The castle footprint encompasses roughly four acres and is the place they call home.  The Young's rent the "Palace" area of the grounds out for weddings throughout the year.  In fact, Falkenstein Castle is now rates as the #3 best wedding castle in the United States, only behind Belcort Castle and the Biltmore Estate!  Take a moment and check out their website, it's an absolutely beautiful place.  Best of all, it's right here in Burnet County, in the Heart of the Texas Hill Country!

Burnet County Texas - Falkenstein Castle

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Ron Tarvin
Residential, Investment properties, rehab projects, property management, luxury homes, new construction! - Katy, TX
Broker, Katy, Houston, Cypress 77450,77494,77095
So, how much would something like that set me back in the Hill Country if I was shopping for something like that?
Mar 15, 2008 10:53 AM
Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate
Castle and Texas just don't go together, but it is a beautiful place.  And I'll ditto Ron on this one and ask how much that would go for.  What in the world would you use for comps?  :)
Mar 15, 2008 12:10 PM
Marzena Melby
Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty - Richfield, MN
Realtor, Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate
Jem - Loved the castle, it's a beautiful place. 
Mar 17, 2008 06:43 AM
Jem Woods
Keller Williams Realty - Marble Falls, TX - Marble Falls, TX
Marble Falls TX Real Estate

Ron - Simply put, I have no idea.  But if you know somebody who'd be interested I'll gladly find out :)

Jim and Maria - The castle actually fits in quite nicely once you see it.  Again, no idea on comps, but at $6,000 per wedding and at least 30 weddings per year, I'm sure that makes a dent in the mortgage.

Marzena - Were you speeding through town again?  You need to slow down next time and come see for yourself!

Mar 18, 2008 08:15 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS
Wow Jem,    I want to see this up close and personal.  This is awesome! 
Mar 19, 2008 11:22 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Jem, I'm going to have to see this to believe it! It's almost worth getting married for...oh, I am married. Well, okay, worth getting married again! This really does look wild. Have you toured this? I would like my castle now thank you very much. Later in the rain,

Princess Deb

Apr 16, 2008 05:20 PM
Tom Plant
WINEormous.com - Murrieta, CA
Jem - That's stunning! I love your "maiden in the tower" description. Perfect!
Apr 26, 2008 02:51 AM
Ricki Eichler McCallum
CastNet Realty - Corpus Christi, TX
Broker,GRI,ABR, e-Pro, TAHS
Jem,  When are you having a caravan for all of us to come view this fantastic place?  :)  Have a great weekend.
Apr 26, 2008 02:59 AM
Mike Jones
SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ
Mike Jones NMLS 223495

Jem,

That IS a castle!  I just stopped by to say thanks for sending Rasty my way.  I appreciate that!

Mike in Tucson

May 13, 2008 10:55 PM