Most People Don't Know That Berkeley Springs Castle Is Hiding In West Virginia

Did you know that there is a stunning castle in West Virginia? It’s in Berkeley Springs, and it’s more than 120 years old. Berkeley Springs Castle is now under private ownership, just as it once was when it was built in the late 1800s as a wedding gift from a man to his bride. This magnificently beautiful castle in Berkely Springs still dazzles locals from the hill it sits on, and it certainly has a story to tell. Check it out:

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According to legend, Colonel Samuel Taylor Suite built the castle between 1885 and 1891. When he was 46, he fell in love with Rosa Pelham, the 17-year-old daughter of an Alabama congressman. She initially turned down his marriage proposal but he persisted, promising to build her a castle if she married him. He unfortunately died before it was done, but Rosa finished it.

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How could a castle not integrate into local gossip? Rosa hosted lavish parties at her beloved castle home over the years. Perhaps too lavish, though. Her money was gone by the time she was 50 and the castle was sold at auction. She moved to a small house and raised chickens, and the castle at that time was leased out for various purposes... even serving as a tea room!

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Berkeley Springs Castle

Over the years, the castle has been used as a boys camp and a museum that was open to the public.

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Berkeley Springs Castle

The castle is currently off the market, but you can still admire it from afar!

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If we're lucky, this beauty just might be back on the market in the future. Previously, it was listed at $1,300,000... so start saving now!

Berkeley Springs Castle

This boutique home is 9,300 square feet in size, but the surrounding landscape makes it feel like a European estate of yore. This beauty is truly a West Virginia gem.

Remember that, though this castle is stunning, you’ll want to admire it from the road since it is on private property. You can spot it at 276 Cacapon Rd, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411.

Have you ever been to this castle in West Virginia in the past? We’d love to hear about your experiences and memories. If you have any photos to share, we’d love to see those as well!

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