This property at Nippards Track in Woorarra West Victoria, is being marketed by Peter Bellingham and Wendy Gregson from Ray White Foster and Sandy Point for the right royal sum of around $1.4m - $1.6m. This is a great opportunity to own a fully furnished, hand crafted and uniquely positioned castle.
Mr Bellingham said the property was ideal for functions and short stay accommodation, or a masterpiece to keep for yourself.
This castle, which the owner started building 20 years ago, is a remarkable achievement borne out of one man's vision, Fabio Versace.
His passion, persistence and craftsmanship through Mr Versace’s own creativity and skilled workmanship stemmed from his childhood.
Born in Italy, Mr Versace started with little drawings of castles when he was younger, which is where the inspiration of the now completed property lies.
“He grew up loving things like knights and Robin Hood,” said his wife Louise Martin.
“My husband came over from Italy in 1958 when he was two years old and when he turned 16 or 17, he became a panel beater. From that, he learned to make all kinds of things like shields and suits of armour.”
“The idea for building the property came after my son Jessie Martin, told me that he was going to sail around the world. I told him, "show me how you're going to do it” and he did! It was his goals and dreams, wanting to do what other people thought was out of the question.”
“That’s where I wanted to help Fab build his dream. He started the build in 2004, and it was just recently completed. He achieved his goal of completing the property.” Louise said.
“Unfortunately, Fabio has rapidly declining Parkinson's and due to his health, we have decided to put the property up for sale.”
