10 Whimsical Fairy Tale Homes

Storytellers have long mused about mountain-top castles and foliage-enveloped cottages, often entwining the architectural sublime with lore shrouded in mystique. Through the fairy tale, the listener is treated to a mythical utopia, where there is always a "happily ever after."

Where does your imagination travel to when you envision your fairy tale home? From isolated retreats with sprawling vistas to wooded dwellings with flourishing flower gardens, it's easy to envision any of the following 10 homes in the pages of our favorite storybooks.

Montecito, CA

765 Rockbridge Rd, Montecito, CA
For sale: $34.5 million

Despite being surrounded by Montecito's notorious splendor, the 9-bedroom, 17-bathroom Chateau of Montecito manages to stun from the moment one enters its grand entry gates. An archway of trees leads to an awe-inspiring sensory experience, including a lavish main house with innumerable amenities, a Japanese tea house and koi pond, Italian cypress and olive trees, and gardens blooming with roses and lavender.

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Incline Village, NV

857 Lakeshore Blvd, Incline Village, NV
For sale: $26 million

Locally referred to as "The Castle of Lake Tahoe," this 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom gated chateau is an outdoors-lover's dream, offering 180 feet of private waterfront, ponds, trails, and recreational spaces. During ski season, warm up by one of the four wood-burning fireplaces, or in the wine cellar and tasting room.

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Draper, UT

14258 S Canyon Vine Cv, Draper, UT
For sale: $10.4 million

Yet another castle gracing our list, the 6-bedroom, 15-bathroom "Draper Castle" is reminiscent of a French chateau, spanning 23,383-square-feet of travertine stone, hand-crafted wood, and brick masonry. The lower level entertainment floor boasts a wet bar, indoor basketball court, theater room, and its own kitchen, while the outdoors offers access to established hiking/biking/equestrian trails and stellar views of Salt Lake City.

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Castle Rock, CO

1026 Anaconda Dr, Castle Rock, CO
For sale: $2.9 million

An affinity for chateaux has clearly been adopted from our European counterparts, as we implement them in our own countrysides, reaching for the grandiose that has been achieved in far away lands. This 5-bedroom, 7-bathroom chateau offers stunning panoramic views visible throughout the home, complemented by a charming and cozy interior.

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Sarasota, FL

1608 Hudson Pointe Dr, Sarasota, FL
For sale: $2.395 million

Who says drawbridges and moat pools are a thing of the past? This 4-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom custom-built home is a medieval-style marvel. Stone sculptures, towering stained glass doors and windows, hand-painted Moorish arches, and murals are among the many features that evoke a Middle Ages essence.

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Newport, RI

5 Hammersmith Rd, Newport, RI
For sale: $6,999,500

Moorland Lodge, a 13.64-acre Mediterranean-inspired pastoral estate, permanently basks in a pastel-yellow glow, surrounded by manicured gardens and accented by a second-floor bridge and porch over the front entrance. Allowing one to enjoy their fairy tale with friends and family, the 7-bedroom, 6-bathroom main house is accompanied by a 2-bedroom guesthouse and a 2-bedroom carriage house.

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Southlake, TX

3716 N White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX
For sale: $4.9 million

If your fantasy includes owning a slew of sweet rides, this 8-bedroom, 10-bathroom castle is for you - it has a car collector's garage with room for 12 vehicles. This luxurious home is perfect for entertaining groups of all sizes, with four covered patios, an outdoor pool, theater, game room, wine room, and craft studio.

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Greenwich, CT

31 Meadow Wood Dr, Greenwich, CT
For sale: $4.295 million

Located on a 1.21-acre parcel, this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is situated within historic Quarry Farm, where Mark Twain and his family spent summers for over 20 years. This picturesque property is on 220 feet of Long Island Sound waterfront and includes a gazebo, woodland trail, and whimsical walking bridge.

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Bend, OR

1746 NW Wild Rye Cir, Bend, OR
For sale: $4.85 million

A magnificent mountain villa in the Pacific Northwest, this 5-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom home is elevated atop the Deschutes National Forest, with panoramic views of the glorious Cascade Mountain Range. This stone palace has been constructed with meticulous attention to detail, featuring multiple recreational spaces and balconies overlooking the surrounding natural beauty.

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Brooklyn, NY

8220 Narrows Ave, Brooklyn, NY
For sale: $10.999 million

Built by James Sarsfield Kennedy in 1917 and recently profiled by New York Daily News as "Brooklyn's Taj Mahal," this 6-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home looks like it belongs in The Shire, rather than minutes from the bustling Manhattan metropolis. Made of uncut stone with a rolled edge roof, the home’s magnificent features include a beautiful central staircase, stained glass windows, carved wood moldings and a wine cellar.

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