A Bavarian-style fortress on the market two hours north of San Antonio just lately had its asking value lower by $1 million.
Situated in Burnett, close to Inks Lake and Longhorn Cavern State Park, the seven-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath construction is dubbed “Falkenstein” and modeled after plans drawn up by the “Mad King” of Bavaria, Ludwig II.
When the Present final wrote concerning the fascinating fortress in Might, it got here with a price ticket of $15 million {dollars}. Now, the palatial property is on the market for a mere $14 million.
Businessman and architect Terry Younger and his spouse Kim constructed the 14,000-square-foot Falkenstein after a fateful go to to Europe, throughout which they toured Neuschwanstein Fort, the grand construction that impressed the long-lasting Disneyland fortress.
Regardless of being in-built 1998 and in the midst of Texas, this fortress couldn’t get way more genuine except it was really constructed centuries in the past in pre-Germany Bavaria. Sadly, that is one mission the so-called “Mad King” by no means obtained to appreciate in his brief and ill-fated lifetime — till Younger and his spouse introduced it to life centuries later.
The shy Ludwig II ascended to the throne at age 18 and slowly withdrew from a public life, in accordance with his biography on the Neuschwanstein web site. As an alternative of the day by day enterprise of governance, he favored creative initiatives, reminiscent of commissioning the development of Neuschwanstein Fort, Linderhof Palace and Herrencheimsee — all elaborate abodes in their very own proper.
Ludwig II was additionally a patron of the humanities, most notably backing the composer Richard Wagner.
“… Right now I used to be dropped at him,” Wagner wrote after being summoned by the younger monarch. “He’s sadly so stunning and sensible, soulful and lordly, that I worry his life should fade away like a divine dream on this base world … You can’t think about the magic of his regard: if he stays alive it is going to be an ideal miracle!”
This comment was sadly prescient, since Ludwig didn’t stay for much longer.
Very like Texas fortress builder Younger, Ludwig regarded to the previous for architectural inspiration, designing Medieval-style palaces modeled after Versailles. His ardour for fantastical architectural initiatives earned him the nickname of “Fairytale King.” Nonetheless, his obsession was ultimately used in opposition to him to declare him insane.
Whereas Ludwig designed his fantasy world, Bavaria fell to Prussia, making him a vassal to the Prussian throne.
As he was beset on all sides with whispers and rumors of his psychological state, Ludwig hid the plans for Falkenstein, even from his circle of relatives. Whereas touring Neuschwanstein Fort, Younger and his spouse noticed the plans the king had as soon as stowed away as a treasured, guarded secret, and decided to make his fairytale come true.
The younger ruler was deposed and later discovered lifeless in what was decided to be a suicide, although some historians query the true nature of his loss of life.
“I need to stay an everlasting thriller to myself and others,” Ludwig as soon as advised a governess.
One more want granted to the Fairytale King.
This house is listed by Kale Stephens with Horseshoe Bay Residing 2 LLC.All images and itemizing data through Realtor.com.
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This text seems in Sep 3-17, 2025.
