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6 Captivating Colorado Castles to See

March 29, 2021 By //  by  Jules Marie

Who knew that Colorado had so many castles? A day trip touring the myriad of enchanting Colorado Castles is a chance to experience the royalty and grandeur of the late 1800s.

There are castles of varying architecture and age, from recently built in within the last one hundred years, and those that are far older. The oldest castles actually lie in the southwest part of the state. Built by the Ancient Puebloan people, these architectural areas are year round places to visit. They contain ruins of old mesa top villages and cliff dwellings.

Best Castles in Colorado

There are many other historic manmade landmarks located around the state. So keep your eyes peeled next time you’re road tripping. These castles are situated throughout Colorado, with many up and down the Front Range. Others lie in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.

Some are open to the public to visit, others are private residences that do not permit visitors. One cool private castle that can only be enjoyed from the roadside , pictured above, is Cano’s Castle . It’s located in Antonito, which is a historic train town in southern Colorado.

Here are the top castles in Colorado , in no particular order:

1. Miramont Castle, Manitou Springs

Love architectural variety? Then visit the 14,000 sq. ft. Miramont Castle located in Manitou Springs . Built by Father Jean Baptiste Francolon in 1895 the house is an eclectic estate that’s a mixture of nine architectural styles, including Byzantine, Tudor, Gothic, Medieval and Victorian.

Rarely does one of the 40 rooms have four square corners with many having eight-sided and 16-sided rooms. It’s said that Father Francolon was concerned with the unrest in France at the time and his castle bears many hidden tunnels, escape routes and secret compartments.

Daily tours of the castle are given and visitors can view 30 rooms decked out in authentic Victorian furnishings. Hot tea is served in the Queen’s Parlour Tearoom, and Victorian and modern day fare is served daily. Two chairlifts were installed in the late 70s making most areas accessible for anyone with mobility impairment.

2. Palmer Castle aka Glen Eyrie Castle

If you love a love story, visit the Palmer Castle aka Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs . General Wm. Jackson Palmer of Colorado Springs built this dream home with 24 fireplaces for his wife in 1872. Say what? 24 fireplaces!

Today, the 800-acre property includes a retreat and conference center, as well as lodging in one of its 2 beautifully furnished guest rooms. Day visitors can also reserve tea or tours online.

3. Bishop Castle, Pueblo

One man built Bishop Castle ! One man! Jim Bishop is a testament to the adage: If you build it, they will come. As a 15-year old kid who loved the mountains he began building a small cabin from rocks and soon he was unstoppable.

Today, the towering castle boasts a grand ballroom, soaring towers, bridges with 100-mile vistas and even a fire-breathing dragon. The castle in Rye is always open and free of charge but best to check their website before visiting.

4. Dunafon Castle

Dunafon Castle was built in 1941 in a dramatically gorgeous setting near Ideldale . Once owned by royalty, today Dunafon Castle hosts charity benefits, corporate gatherings and private events. Its 140 acres include several walkways for mobility-impaired visitors to navigate the grounds, courtyards and waterways. It’s built on a peninsula with breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters of Bear Creek.

5. Redstone Castle, near Carbondale

Redstone Castle was completed in 1902 for industrialist and coal magnate John Cleveland Osgood. This magnificent castle boasts 24 bedrooms, 16 baths and is perched on sandstone cliffs near the Crystal River Valley by Carbondale .

Its list of distinguished guests included President Roosevelt and JP Morgan. It recently sold for $2m and is currently a private residence. Public tours are offered. Advanced tour tickets are required, and can be purchased online.

6. Richthofen Castle

Now privately owned at 7020 E. 12th Ave. Denver and no tours of Richthofen Castle are available. It was completed in 1887 for Baron Walter von Richthofen, a Prussian immigrant and Colorado mining entrepreneur. The Baron was also the uncle of the notorious WWI German fighter pilot, The Red Baron. Richthofen Castle is located in east Denver’s historic Montclair neighborhood and is modeled after the Baron’s ancestral home.

This impressive Colorado castle contains 35 rooms in a massive 15,000 sq. ft. mansion with towering sprires, gargoyles carved in stone, a grand Porte-cochère and a looming stone tower. One step inside reveals luxurious amenities: Hand-carved woodwork, leaded glass and even hand-tooled leather wallpaper.

In 1911, Richthofen hosted a sensational murder when Gertrude Patterson shot her husband Charles Patterson in the back of the head. Rumor was she claimed self-defense as a result of him beating her.

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Glen Eyrie Castle in Colorado Springs

Glen Eyrie Castle is a 67-room English Tudor-style castle built by General William Jackson Palmer, the founder of Colorado Springs.

This house was his dream home and is in the northwest foothills north of the Garden of the Gods Park . After building a large carriage house, where the family lived for a time, Palmer and his wife Mary (Queen) Mellen built a 22-room frame house on the 800-acre estate. This house was remodeled in 1881 to include a tower, 24 fireplaces and additional rooms and made to resemble a stone castle, reminiscent of those native to England – where Mrs. Palmer lived at the end of her life.

Glen Eyrie Castle is now owned by The Navigators, a Christian organization headquartered in Colorado Springs. The general public is allowed on its grounds Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. to visit the bookstore, located at the Carriage House. Tours of Glen Eyrie Castle are available to the public and require an advance reservation. HIKERS: Due to the destruction of the Waldo Canyon Fire, the danger to hikers at Glen Eyrie is too great to allow the public on our trails. NO PUBLIC HIKING will be permitted on Glen Eyrie property until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Glen Eyrie Castle is also a conference and retreat center that puts on many Christian conferences and programs. The property in the enclosed valley is also available for use by groups for meetings, receptions and retreats. Herds of bighorn sheep, deer and wild turkey may often be found grazing on the grounds.

CASTLE TOURS:

From the rich heritage of General Palmer, our city’s founder, to the deep spiritual legacy of The Navigators, our guided Historical Tour will take you on a journey filled with stories of rival turn-of-the century railroad wars and oil tycoons to what is now the soul-stirring property of Glen Eyrie.

Monday-Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:00pm daily and one tour on Sundays

Public Castle Tour: $12 per person

CASTLE TEAS:

Join us in the Castle Music Room for tasty treats from our hand-crafted menu, flavorful cups of tea, and heartwarming conversations. With seasonal flavors and amiable hospitality, you will have experience new delicacies at the seasons change.

Wednesday-Sunday: 11am - 3pm

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Create your own mini-retreat or a romantic getaway with an overnight stay! Glen Eyrie offers a variety of unique yet affordable guest rooms to fit your needs. Room options range from exclusive and historic Premier and Deluxe rooms in The Castle and the Pink House to recently renovated Standard rooms in our lodges.

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Live out your medieval dreams by visiting these castles in colorado.

Get your suit of armor and prepare your trusty steed! We are heading out to visit several famous castles in Colorado. With more than a dozen castles awaiting your perusal, you should find at least one that reminds you of Medieval times.

There are castle drawbridges, ruins, towers, and best of all, tours! Just don’t count on seeing any moats.

How Many Castles Are in Colorado?

Colorado is home to 20 castles, but only 14 remain standing. All but four are open to the public, including a castle that houses a church, a castle that one man built over the last 60 years, and one castle of beer cans and scrap metal.

It’s an eclectic collection, but a trip to visit them would be an adventure fit for royalty.

What Is the Famous Castle in Colorado? 

Each castle available for tours is famous, so choosing one over another is virtually impossible. Many might select Bishop’s Castle because of its origin, while others love Glen Erie because of its size and the grounds around it.

Those who favor building within a budget may endorse using salvage material in the construction of Cano’s Castle. Visiting any of the castles in Colorado can provide a sense of awe.

Who Owns Bishop Castle? 

The owner of Bishop’s Castle near Rye, Colorado, is Jim Bishop. He’s the man who started its construction almost 60 years ago. He purchased the land for $450 at 15 years old in 1959.

He planned to build a family cabin, and he and his father camped on the property for ten summers, clearing land for the foundation. But by 1969, Jim began work on a one-room stone cabin that had become an enormous rock and iron castle, complete with a dragon.

Best Castles in Colorado to Visit

There are fourteen castles still standing in Colorado, and it was a tough choice to select seven. They are all fascinating structures. Take a look at the ones we’ve listed below and see if you agree that these castles in Colorado are fit for royalty.

Bishop Castle

12705 State Highway 165, Rye, Colorado  81069

About:  In a dense forest at 9,000 feet in altitude, Bishop’s Castle is a fantastic accomplishment. Jim Bishop began work on what he planned to be a one-room stone cabin in 1969.

Today, his continuous labor is now a 3-story castle with a ballroom, several towers and bridges, and a fire-breathing dragon. With a 30-foot-tall steel steeple, Bishop’s Castle is 160 feet tall, the equivalent of a 16-story building.

How to Visit:  Bishop’s Castle is always open and has free admission! It is Jim’s goal to make his creation available to all. You may even catch him adding more spiral staircases, stained glass, or stone walls to this fantastic testimony to one man’s dream.

Glen Eyrie Castle

3820 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado  80904

About:  Railroad engineer and founder of Colorado Springs, General William Jackson Palmer, built this structure for his wife in 1871. Glen Eyrie didn’t become a castle until 32 years later. He added a tower in 1903 as a memorial to his wife. General Palmer did not enjoy this 67-room castle for very long, dying in 1909 due to a riding accident three years prior.

Today Glen Eyrie sits in the hands of The Navigators, a Christian organization with its publishing arm. The castle is open for high teas, conferences, and overnight lodging. Guests can participate in a tour of the castle and grounds.

How to Visit:  Visitors must have a reservation for a tea, conference, or lodging to access the 800-acre estate. Once on the property, a free tour is available throughout the day.

Miramont Castle

9 Capitol Hill Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829

About:  In 1895, Father Jean Baptiste Francolon built one of the many stunning castles in Colorado. Miramont Castle combines several architectural styles.

The owner moved to Manitou, bringing an eclectic selection of furnishings, vestments, and artwork. He left many of these items behind when he and his mother left the state five years later.

The Sisters of Mercy used the grounds to run a sanitarium for many years, but today the castle hosts a museum, tea room, and gift shop. Also, it’s reputedly haunted!

How to Visit:  Enjoy Victorian tea by reservation, then wander through the castle museum. Virtually every room is open for your perusal!

Traveler’s Tip: Don’t miss a chance to drive the most haunted road in America while you’re exploring Colorado.

Mount Falcon Castle

3852 Vine Street, Morrison, Colorado  80465

About:  John Brisben Walker was an investor in the Stanley Steamer steam-powered automobiles and owned Cosmopolitan Magazine before moving to the Front Range of Colorado. He built a 10-bedroom mansion with eight fireplaces and an observation deck in 1909.

Sadly, Mr. Walker only enjoyed his home for nine years before lightning struck and burned the estate. Today, a few stone spires remain at the site.

Walker had bigger dreams that also fell by the wayside with the fire. He hoped to build “the Summer White House” near his castle, enticing future presidents to spend the summer months on this beautiful hillside in Colorado. All that lingers is the cornerstone stating, “Summer home for the Presidents of the United States – the gift of the people of Colorado 1911.”

How to Visit:  The land where Walker’s castle remains belongs to the city of Denver and is the foundation for the Denver Mountain Parks Department. You must hike the “Castle Trail” to see John Brisben Walker’s efforts.

Cherokee Ranch and Castle

6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, Colorado 80135

About:  Beginning life as Charlford Castle in 1926, Cherokee Ranch Castle was constructed as a Scottish residence for the Johnson Family. In 1954 when the land changed hands, the castle sat on ranching property with Santa Gertrudis cattle. Today the castle overlooks prime ranch land and a wildlife sanctuary, while conferences, weddings, and teas are within the castle walls.

How to Visit:  Take a 90-minute castle tour or participate in programs on castle grounds, like concerts, guided hikes, archaeological tours, whiskey tastings, and specialty brunches.

Redstone Castle

58 Redstone Boulevard, Redstone, Colorado  81623

About: John C. Osgood, the founder of Colorado Fuel and Iron, built Redstone Castle in 1903. It is in a somewhat remote location near the Crystal River. Its 42 rooms overlook the river and several mountains in the White River National Forest.

With 24,000 square feet, there is ample room to explore. Today the castle is a wellness center, offering retreats specializing in weight loss, high altitude training, culinary skills, and outdoor adventures.

How to Visit:  Redstone Castle offers private and public tours. Costs range from $50 to $500 for the one-and-a-half-hour guided historical tours.

Cano’s Castle

10th Avenue and State Street, Antonito, Colorado  81120

About:  A folk art castle of recycled materials sits in a small southern Colorado town. Dominic (Cano) Espinoza began building his castle in 1980 as a thank you for returning from the Vietnam War.

The grounds contain four structures he made from beer cans, salvaged metal, native volcanic stone, and other scavenged materials. With two gleaming towers, Cano’s Castle has five sections. Regrettably, fire heavily damaged one portion earlier this year, but most of the castle remains.

How to Visit:  You can’t tour Cano’s Castle, but visitors are welcome to view it from the street. If you’re lucky, Cano will show up to talk with you, as he lives across the street from his creation.

Westminster Castle

3455 W. 83rd Avenue, Westminster, Colorado  80031

About:  This red sandstone castle was built in 1893 by Henry T. Mayhem. Some call the castle the Pillar of Fire. Henry had a dream to start a Presbyterian school out west that would rival Princeton University. The plan didn’t go well, as the school was open only nine years before World War I began, and the enrollment dropped to zero.

Other schools filled the hallways over the years, and today it is home to Belleview Christian Schools and a radio station.

How to Visit:  Because it is a working school, there are no tours. However, the stunning architecture of Westminster Castle overlooking Denver is worth the trip.

Is It Worth Visiting Castles in Colorado? 

You won’t need chain mail or a shield to see the most famous castles in Colorado. Bring your sense of adventure and imagination. You will find more than dragons, drawbridges, and knights in shining armor when visiting these historic structures.

Which castle will you visit first on your next adventure?

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Psst… Experience a Colorado Fairytale at these Castles!

Step into a page from a fairytale book by visiting these Colorado castles. Take public or private tours, enjoy tea and dining, rent their facilities, or simply stop by and admire the architecture!

EXPERIENCE A COLORADO FAIRYTALE AT THESE CASTLES!

Bishop castle.

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Location:  12705 CO-165, Rye, CO 81069

Tours: Daily

Bishop Castle  is a castle built entirely by one man, Jim Bishop, who bought the land for the site for $450 in 1959, at the age of 15. Bishop worked on building the castle for over 40 years. The castle’s tallest tower soars 160 feet and the castle features three full stories of interior rooms complete with a Grand Ballroom, soaring towers and bridges with vistas of a hundred miles, and a Fire-Breathing Dragon.

CHEROKEE RANCH & CASTLE

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Location:  6113 Daniels Park Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135

Tours: Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 9:30am

Cherokee Ranch & Castle  includes land that originally belonged to two separate homesteads in the late 1890s: the Flower Homestead and the Blunt Homestead. In 1924 the Flower Homestead was purchased by the Johnson Family for $5 an acre and built the 1450s Scottish-style Castle. Tweet Kimball bought the Castle in 1954 and the adjacent Blunt Homestead, which was renamed to Cherokee Ranch.

Cherokee Ranch & Castle now offers tours, special events, teas, site rentals, an outdoor laboratory and classroom for environmental education, and more.

THE DUNAFON CASTLE

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Location:  24020 CO-74, Idledale, CO 80453

The Dunafon Castle is a stunning residence that is nestled in a mountain forest and circled by the gentle waters of Bear Creek. The castle’s construction was completed in 1941. It is owned by Mr. M. C. Wright, who owns and operates an engineering and manufacturing business in Denver, who has spent with his staff over 10 years in its engineering and designing.

The Dunafon Castle offers site rentals for private events and weddings.

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Location:  3820 N 30th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Tours: Daily at 1pm

Glen Eyrie is a 67-room English Tudor-style castle that was originally constructed in the late 1800s by Civil War hero and founder of Colorado Springs, General William Jackson Palmeran. The castle was a modern marvel for its day featuring both electrical power, that supplied by its own power plant, and some of the first telephones installed in the West.

The Navigators, a Christian organization, purchased Glen Eyrie in 1953, and the castle is currently used as a conference and retreat center, and offers public tours, site rentals, teas, events and more.

HISTORIC CASTLE MARNE BED AND BREAKFAST INN

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Location:  1572 Race St, Denver, CO 80206

Room Rates: $179 – $329

The Historic Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast in Denver is a castle in the heart of Denver’s City Park and Capitol Hill neighborhoods. The 1889 locally and nationally designated Historic Landmark features 22-inch-thick stone walls, Richardsonian Romanesque architecture, wood carvings, ornate fireplaces, a Peacock Window and offers nine beautiful rooms decorated in the Victorian style with modern conveniences

Castle Marne also offers tea and dining events, site rentals, and more.

Psst… Historic Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast was also featured in the article ‘ Best B&B Hotels in (Nearly) Every City in Colorado ‘.

MIRAMONT CASTLE MUSEUM

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Location:  9 Capitol Hill Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829

Tours: Available from 10:30am till 3:30pm

Miramont Castle was founded by Jean Baptiste Francolon and contracted by the brothers, Angus and Archie Gillis. Construction began in the fall of 1895 with the architecture incorporating all the features Father Francolon liked, which resulted in a remarkable structure, that features nine separate styles of architecture.

Miramont Castle was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1977, and currently offers tours, special events, site rentals and a Victorian Tearoom that offers High Tea and Light Victorian Tea.

Psst… Miramont Castle Museum was also featured in the article ‘ 11 Most Unique Wedding Venues in Colorado ‘.

REDSTONE CASTLE

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Location:  58 Redstone Blvd # 1, Carbondale, CO 81623

Tours: Saturdays & Sundays 1:30pm

Redstone Castle  was completed in 1902 for industrialist and coal magnate John Cleveland Osgood. Steve and April Carver, owners of the Hotel Denver in Glenwood Springs, purchased the castle at auction in October 2016, becoming the 11th owners in the Castle’s 114-year history.

Redstone Castle was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, and provides a unique glimpse into the personal styles and social culture of America’s elite at the turn of the 20th Century. Built in the Tudor style, the Castle is filled with the finest furnishings of the period: wooden paneling designed by Gustav Stickley, intricately cast brass globe lights created by Louis Tiffany and countless pieces of furniture and artwork collected by the Osgoods on their frequent trips to Europe.

WESTMINSTER CASTLE

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Location:  3455 W 83rd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031

Westminster Castle , also known as “The Pillar of Fire”, completed its construction in 1893. New Yorker Henry T. Mayham received approval to build a Presbyterian university, and was designed by two different architects, E.B. Gregory and Stanford White. The university shut its doors in 1917, and Westminster Castle was entered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Today, the Westminster Historical Society offers free tours of Westminster Castle for its members, and paid tours for non-members.

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Miramont Castle

Hours & fees, miramont castle museum, hours • fees • tours, admission fees:.

Adults 13 - 59: $14.00

Seniors 60+ : $12.00

Children 4-12: $10.00

Children 3 and under - Free

Active Duty Military Person with ID - Free

Active Fire Fighters with ID - Free

Self-Guided Tours of Miramont Castle

Tour Information:

• No reservations are required, but we appreciate a call-ahead for groups of 10 or more.
• Visitors challenged by mobility on stairs, and uneven footing, have very limited access to the Castle and can only be acommodated in small groups.
• Tours are self-guided, with room-by-room information leading you through all four floors of the Castle.
• Tours typically take 45 minutes to 1 hour, but you may go at your own pace.
• We offer "Scavenger Hunts" for children, to encourage their exploration along the tour.
• Read information posted along your tour as well, the more time you take, the more you will learn!

I learned about Miramont Castle when I moved here last summer from my friend Ashley.  She has lived in Colorado all her life and took me into Manitou Springs to show me around. Once she showed me Miramont Castle, I immediately became interested in learning all about it! It is a very facinating place!

9 Capitol Hill Avenue Manitou Springs CO 80829-1618

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Open for Tours:

Tuesday - Sunday (6 Days a Week))

10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Castle Closes at 4 p.m.

No Reservations Necessary. Self-guided Tours often take 45 minutes to one hour.

Tuesday - Sunday (Closed Monday)

Seatings: 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Reservations: (719) 685-1011

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TOLL FREE: (888) 685-1011

TEA ROOM: (719) 884-4109

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Colorado’s Most Charming Towns for a Summer Escape

Whether you’re looking to relax fireside under the stars at a luxury mountain resort or experience some of the best hiking in the Rockies, here’s where to explore in Colorado this summer.

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Where to Stay:

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Cherry Creek

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Hotel Clio features 193 guest rooms and six suites. Enjoy a zesty margarita in the chic lobby before walking to some of the best shopping in the area, including boutiques and big brand-name stores. Halcyon, a Hotel in Cherry Creek is another solid option that boasts a hip rooftop pool and 154 contemporary rooms and suites.

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There’s no shortage of lavish hotels in Aspen, but in true Auberge fashion, Hotel Jerome is one of the best. This historic hotel is a local landmark and has been around since 1889, boasting vintage vibes and antique decor that creates an elevated and transportive ambiance. The Little Nell is another award-winning property that remains Aspen’s only Forbes Five-Star and Five-Diamond resort.

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• CASTLE ROCK

5027 GOULD CIR

New Listing

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Listed By RE/MAX Alliance , Lin Miklas [email protected], 720-301-0274

5027 GOULD CIR CASTLE ROCK, CO 80109

5,051 Sq Ft

Status Active

MLS# 8372844

Backing to open space with Front Range mountain views, true Colorado living awaits you in this Briscoe Ranch home. The open floor plan, full of natural light, features low maintenance luxury vinyl plank flooring on all levels. Enjoy the ability to integrate indoor and outdoor space as you have convenient access to the deck and family room from the eat-in kitchen with island. The formal dining room and dedicated office complete the main level. A spacious primary bedroom features a 5 piece bath and mountain views. Architectural features such as the finished walk out basement provide flexibility in living. The basement has the ability to function as a private space with a custom barn door that separates the bedroom/bathroom from the remainder of the basement. The basement bonus room has a JVC 4K projector, screen and in-wall/ceiling surround sound speakers which all remain with the property. Notice the quality in this home as you enjoy features such as new interior paint, new exterior paint, granite counters, wrought iron balusters and more. Low traffic area in the SW corner of The Meadows with easy access to the Ridgeline Trail system linking to the PSM Park & MAC center. 13.5 miles of trails on over 300 acres of open space. The neighborhood park is just steps from the front door.

Details for 5027 GOULD CIR

Built in 2007

$178 / Sq Ft

3 parking spaces

$246.75 quarterly HOA Fee

Central Air

Forced Air, Natural Gas

1 Day on website

0.16 acres lot

Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator

Bathrooms Full

Bathrooms Half

Bathrooms Total

Bedrooms Total

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Radon Mitigation System, Smart Thermostat

Living Area

5,051 SqFt.

Hoa Features

Association Amenities

Clubhouse, Pool

Association Fee

Association Fee Frequency

Association Fee Includes

Recycling, Trash

Association Name

The Meadows

Association Phone

720-476-4003

Building And Construction

Property Sub Type

Single Family Residence

Property Type

Residential

Exterior And Lot

Exterior Features

Balcony, Rain Gutters

Garage Spaces

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Parking Features

220 Volts, Concrete, Dry Walled, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Insulated Garage

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Area And Schools

Castle Rock

County Or Parish

Elementary School

Soaring Hawk

High School

Castle View

Middle Or Junior School

School District

Douglas Re-1

Subdivision Name

Financial Info

Buyer Agency Compensation *

* The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.

Tax Annual Amount

Price per square foot and days on website are not provided values and are calculated by RE/MAX.

RE/MAX Alliance, 303-841-0922

7:34am UTC- 5/19/2024

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Exclusive Full Castle Tour One Day Only - April 1st

This easter weekend, spend some intentional time with your family and experience colorado history at the glen eyrie castle with an exceptional tour, on monday, april 1st, every single room in the glen eyrie castle is available for viewing after our easter closure..

Step back in time as you hear about the rich heritage of General William Jackson Palmer, our city’s founder, and the deep spiritual legacy of The Navigators. Our guided Historical Tour will take you on a journey filled with stories of turn-of-the-century railroad wars and oil tycoons to what is now the soul-stirring property of Glen Eyrie.

Our trained Tour Guides will entertain you with stories of the Palmer family, Glen Eyrie Estate, unique architecture of The Castle, surrounding landscape, and Colorado Springs history.

As an active conference center, we are usually only able to show a select handful of rooms, but on this day,  every single one of our Castle rooms will be available for viewing , and all four floors of The Castle will be open to explore with your Tour Guide. This gives you the chance to pick out your favorite room for your next  Overnight Stay  at the Castle!

Part of the tour is outside, so please be prepared for our ever-changing Colorado weather!

This is an extended two-hour tour that requires walking and stairs.  Don’t miss this one-day opportunity to have an engaging and fun time with friends and family.

Space is limited! Don’t miss this exclusive chance to see all the unique spaces in The Castle.

To make a reservation by phone, please call 719-265-7050

SCHEDULE - MONDAY, APRIL 1st

Tours available at:, extended castle tour: $23 per person, tour groups will contain up to 25 people, to make a reservation by phone, please call 719-265-7050. , payment policies.

• All reservations for Castle Tours require a credit card to guarantee the reservation. Payment will be collected using the provided credit card on the morning of the scheduled tour.
• Cancellations are permitted without penalty up to 24 hours before the scheduled tour.
• No-Shows will be charged the full amount of the reservation.

3820 North 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

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