One of Australia's few genuine castles sells for over $5 million
<p dir="ltr">One of Sydney’s rare legitimate castles has been sold, with industry sources claiming its new owners paid between $5.25 million and $5.75 million ($NZD 5.51-6.04 million).</p>
<p dir="ltr">Agent Ben Cohen, of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty, confirmed that Killarney Castle was sold to a young couple last week, though he would not confirm the final selling price.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The unusual home was inspired by the historic homes in Ireland and built by Irish-born auctioneer Thomas Edward Taylor between 1905 and 1918.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Made of hand-hewn sandstone that was quarried on-site, the castle comes with battlements and a widow's walk/turret tower, as well as leadlight windows, high ceilings, and an ornate staircase.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Despite its traditional appearance, the interiors of the five-bedroom home have been renovated to include modern finishes, such as a new kitchen with timber joinery, a solar swimming pool, air conditioning and heating.</p>
<p dir="ltr">The<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="http://sydneysothebysrealty.com/8812007/3-Glenview-Street-Gordon" target="_blank">home</a><span> </span>also boasts a multi-purpose studio, gym, wine cellar, double garage, games room, potential au pair accommodation, and sandstone balconies overlooking the established gardens.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Mr Cohen said he and his colleague, Mark Goldman, had received an “enormous amount of interest” and issued seven contracts to potential buyers.</p>
<p dir="ltr">“What a phenomenal property - I must say it was a lot of fun selling this property,” Mr Cohen<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/gordons-killarney-castle-sells-to-young-couple-for-more-than-5m/" target="_blank">said</a>.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He said buyers had also been surprised by the property during inspections, as “you realise it is a very functional family home”.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty</em></p>
