Dreaming of Tuscany? Here’s how you can own a castle right here in Australia for under $800,000 instead of an over-priced city slicker home

Australians looking to buy a home now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to buy a castle-like paradise. And it costs less than $800,000.

This unique two-storey white stone masterpiece is one of a kind and embodies a playful presence amidst manicured lawns and contemporary homes in Port Lincoln, South Australia.

From the street the building looks like an average house among other houses, but as soon as you walk up the driveway, the castle tower, the gate and the wall immediately catch your eye.

The castle covers 784 m² and the starting price is between $749,000 and $799,000.

The grand entrance has a staircase leading to an inviting terrace behind which is the gently curved Naytoah wooden front door with statues and a fountain to the side.

Inside, medieval grandeur awaits, combined with wooden interior features. There is a formal living and dining room fitted with a royal red carpet and a large fireplace.

The cost of such a heavenly home may come as a shock to some, especially when you compare it to Sydney’s astronomical average house prices, which stood at $1.62 million as of December 2023.

Port Lincoln is a city on the Eyre Peninsula and is a seven-hour drive from Adelaide CBD. The property was built in 1990 and last sold in 2012 for $485,000.

With 784 m² of living space, you will feel like a king or queen in this beautiful castle with a starting price between $749,000 and $799,000

The grand entrance features a staircase leading to an inviting terrace to the gently arched Naytoah wood front door with statues and a fountain to the side

Inside, medieval grandeur awaits, combined with wooden interior features. There is a formal living and dining room fitted with a royal red carpet and a large fireplace

The heart of the castle is the wooden kitchen, which is equipped with an eight-burner stove, a large oven, enough space for a double refrigerator and ample worktop.

Adjacent is the laundry room, followed by the bathroom and one of the two bedrooms downstairs. The wooden interior continues and there are also sparkling chandeliers hanging from the ceiling in the living-dining room.

The cream-colored wallpaper and gold corners add a touch of elegance and character.

Upstairs you will find the enormous master bedroom measuring 8 x 4.6 metres, complete with a walk-in wardrobe overlooking the surroundings and easy access to a bathroom.

There is also a 20m2 garage, a rear garden with rainwater tanks and plenty of space for a family barbecue.

Port Lincoln is a city on the Eyre Peninsula and is a seven-hour drive from Adelaide’s CBD (left). From the street, the property looks like an ordinary house among others (right)

At the heart of the castle is the wooden kitchen with an eight-burner stove, a large oven, enough space for a double refrigerator and ample work space

Upstairs you will find the massive 8 x 4.6 meter master bedroom, complete with walk-in closet with expansive views down and easy access to a bathroom

Not only is the house picturesque, it is also located just 600 metres from the coastline and only a seven-minute drive from the city centre.

Port Lincoln was one of the areas included in Smart Property Investment’s latest FAST 50 report, released in February 2024 to highlight the suburbs being invested in.

Port Lincoln is best known for its fantastic seafood and was initially considered the capital of South Australia due to its large and deep harbour. However, due to the lack of fresh water, Adelaide was eventually chosen.

According to Smart Property, the area now has a strong primary economy, with 50 percent of South Australia’s wheat, barley and oilseed production occurring in the Port Lincoln region.