The Sunflower State is not exactly known as an enclave of castles. We’re far from medieval Europe, and as far as we know, Hogwarts hasn’t been discovered within the borders of Kansas. You may be surprised to learn that we actually do have a few castles in Kansas. One of our favorites is Sauer Castle – an abandoned home that is one of the state’s most beautiful pieces of architecture. It’s also surrounded by rumors of ghosts and spirits that linger on the property. Check it out:

The Sauer Castle was constructed in 1873 and designed by famed architect Asa Beebe Cross. Cross designed around 1,000 buildings in the Kansas City area, and this is one of his finest works.
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Not long after the castle was built, Austrian immigrant Anton Sauer moved his family into the grandiose home. He and several children would pass away there, but the surviving family remained in the castle.
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Five generations of Sauers lived in the castle, with several suffering untimely deaths that contributed to rumors that the property was haunted.
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A man committed suicide in the home, several adults died of natural causes, and a child drowned in the swimming pool.

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In the 1980s, one of Anton Sauer's descendants purchased the property but has done little to maintain it. The once-magnificent mansion is now something of an eyesore, and its creepy appearance definitely contributes to the ghost stories.
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According to Kansas City rumors, the city has failed in its efforts to take eminent domain of the property.
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The owner has listed for sale, at the price of $10,000,000. Needless to say, this is considered far beyond its worth in its current state.
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Catch more inside views from a 2011 tour taken by Youtube user Thomas Laurance:

 

If you’ve got a spare $10,000,000 lying around, you could be the owner of this abandoned castle in Kansas. Check out the listing on Trulia.

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