If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a castle with an ocean view, you don’t need to travel to the Scottish Highlands or the Tuscan coast in search of one. If you're looking for a home for sale in the gorgeous Florida Keys, this magical stone castle just hit the market, and it looks like the scene of a modern-day fairy tale. With an ocean view and plenty of windows, this is one tower you may not feel too sour about getting stuck in.
One of the oldest remaining structures in the Keys, it’s made from native coral rock and has quite the history.
Built in the 1920s, it was the original home of Dr. George Engel, a dentist hailing from New Jersey. After surviving a hurricane in 1935, it remained vacant after Engel’s death in 1945.
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The castle underwent some renovations after being bought buy a local family, removing some stone parapets along the roof due to safety concerns.
At ground level, the castle walls are three feet thick, waning to 16 inches at their peak. Since its development, two more cottages have been added to the property, which are also included in the sale.
Totaling 4,200 square feet, the property offers seven bedrooms and five bathrooms.
According to the listing, the seller also has a letter of understanding from Monroe county that allows for three residences to be built on the land.
The asking price is $1,550,000, letting you live like royalty in a historic Florida castle.
This seaside castle is a true Florida gem, and it can be the scene of your next mermaid fantasy when you claim it as your own!
Sound Rock Castle
Price: $1,550,000
Address: 55 Oceana Ave., Key Largo, FL
Description: You can live in a modern-day fairy tale in this seaside castle in Key Largo!