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This ‘fairytale castle’ is every medieval lover’s dream. Check out the Idaho estate

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Obsessed with any and all things medieval? Sad “Game of Thrones” is over? Always wanted to feel like you were part of a Disney movie?

Well, look no further than Sagle, Idaho, where Castle Von Frandsen towers over Lake Pend Oreille, providing endless views for days.

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It’s on the real estate market for $7 million.

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“This one-of-a-kind castle was hand-built from granite quarried in British Columbia and hand-chiseled to fit on site,” the listing on Realtor.com says. “The massive timber beams were harvested and honed from the forest. A whimsical enchanting home with two bedrooms and three bathrooms.”

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According to Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Press, the owner, Kris Frandsen — an avid lover of anything and everything from the medieval era — spent the last 18 years building the gorgeous 8,000-square-foot residence.

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“I’ve always been into medieval [things],” Frandsen said. “I’ve always been into castles, period.”

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“I just love it all. I love the attire. I love the horse(s). I love the music. I could go on and on. I just love it all.”

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And it shows in the magical interior of the home.

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Features include:

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  • Private two-tiered dock

  • Stone tunnel

  • Interior plunge pool

  • Dramatic stone archways

  • High ceilings

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Only downside? The castle isn’t finished yet. But that just means an imaginative new owner can sweep in and make it their very own.

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Sagle is about 65 miles northeast of Spokane, Washington.

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This story was originally published July 13, 2022 at 4:58 PM with the headline "This ‘fairytale castle’ is every medieval lover’s dream. Check out the Idaho estate."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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