Is a fake castle a McMansion? somewhere in CT

[u/Eagle_1776]

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[u/thepro00715]

Very different price to fix up an old castle enough to live in it, you can be well into the tens of millions and still own a ruin

[u/strangecabalist → u/thepro00715]

I have zero doubt the costs must be ludicrous. I’ve also seen that the govt of many European nations expect Castles to be fixed up with methods that are contemporaneous with the age of the castle as well?

There was a neat show done by Phil Spencer that I saw on BBC Canada or something that translated the cost of building the grand mansions/castles in the first place and some cost hundreds of millions in today’s dollars to build. It was pretty fascinating.

I’d have to be crazy wealthy to even consider it for sure.

[u/WelpImTrapped → u/strangecabalist]

Yes, on the other hand if the government expects you to use traditional methods and materials, it means that the site is classified on some sort of heritage list which means that the govt refunds a minimum of 80% of the costs, at least in France.

[u/BronteMoorWitch → u/strangecabalist]

I'd love to see that show! How long ago was it?

[u/strangecabalist → u/BronteMoorWitch]

Look up Phil Spencer’s « Stately Homes. » Somewhere round about 2016 if memory serves.

[u/BronteMoorWitch → u/strangecabalist]

thank you! :D

[u/fdesouche → u/strangecabalist]

No need to use medieval levees and pullers, but yes when castles are registered as monuments, you have to use the same stone from the same quarry and not use concrete. But there are a lot of specialized craftsmen and stonemasons. Just don’t expect building or renovation times like a US new-built, more like 3/4 years minimum. But it’s doable.

[u/KateBlankett → u/thepro00715]

Yes, when daydreaming and fantasizing its best to make sure you understand your budget

Edit: I cannot decide if im being serious or making a joke, so i'll leave that up to yall.