A castle-like mansion listed for $4.3 million within San Antonio city limits offers fairytale views of Texas Hill Country from its hilltop keep.
Located near the Dominion, this six-bedroom, six-and-half-bath fortress may, at first glance, look like it harkens to Medieval times. But when it was constructed, Rihanna’s “Umbrella” was top of the charts — that’s 2007, in case you’re not a fan.
While it’s not centuries old, the stronghold certainly is king-size, at an impressive 9,056 square feet.
Wrought iron balconies and a rounded bergfried —or high tower — convey old-world charm on its exterior, while stained glass, ornate tray ceilings and oversized arches continue the archaic air inside. A giant spiral staircase further anchors the interior in the classical world.
Meanwhile, modern amenities throughout bring the dwelling into the 21st century, including a private gym, a game room and a motorized chandelier in the living room.
The kitchen is also decidedly modern, including a large island, double ovens, a Subzero refrigerator and a secondary sink.
The primary suite comes with its own walk-in closet and an en suite bathroom fit for royalty. As the centerpiece of the regal spa, a large circular soaking tub with jets sits under a wall of windows —a perfect vantage point to survey one’s 2-acre kingdom and scan the distant horizon for knaves and brigands.
Like the bathroom, several of the rooms in this house feature a rounded protuberance where its towers are. In two of the bedrooms, the rounded spaces make perfect reading nooks. The main hightower houses the spiral staircase — though the arrow-slit windows are more for show than the purpose of a defensible position.
Besides, with the property’s grotto pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, fire pit and private tennis court, one might find they have more friends than enemies, my liege.
This home is listed by Kellie Daniels with Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper Realtors.
All photos and listing info via Realtor.com.
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