Southern Colorado castle-style estate on market for under $1 million

A castle-style mountain estate in southern Colorado has hit the market for $985,000.

The nearly 6,000-square-foot home sits on 40 acres in Weston, south of Denver and about 30 miles from Trinidad. Zillow lists an estimated monthly payment of $5,819.

Built in 2007, the castle estate features an insulated steel frame and fire-resistant exterior designed to withstand heavy snow. It has a new roof and forced-air heating system, Brazilian cherry floors, metalwork, large chandeliers and multiple fireplaces.

The four-bedroom, five-bathroom home includes a primary suite with a sitting room, jetted tub, steam shower and dual walk-in closets.

Additional features include a media room, three office areas, breakfast nook, lap pool, hot tub room, wet bar, expansive deck, hardwired security system, two wells and a 1,000-gallon cistern. An elevator provides access to a guest suite on the roof, while the main level is accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The property, 16422 County Rd. 31.9, was listed by Sarah Manshel with eXp Realty and has already generated online buzz from across the country. Some social media users have wondered whether the castle has a Medieval-style dungeon, while others have fantasized about adding a moat.

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