On my trek around America I visited a whole lot of castles. I remember this particular castle very well for two reasons. First off it is privately owned so I could not get close to it. I did get pictures from afar though.

And secondly, rumor has it that this castle was the inspiration for the castle of the Wicked Witch of the west in the movie The Wizard of Oz. It certainly has that look.

Anyway, I do like this castle a lot. It has a great feel. And come to find out it is now for sale for 3.5 million US. It’s a hundred years old and I have no idea what kind of upkeep has been going on with it. It could be in pretty bad disrepair. Dunno. But, in my mind, owning a castle that sits overlooking the Hudson river is worth 3.5.