This castle was the creation of the Captain Michael Burke, the founder of Windjammer Barefoot Cruises. According to sources that have visited the castle, the inside of the castle is as Gothic as it could be. There is a grand entrance hall with a huge fireplace and a seating area that replicates King Arthur’s Excalibur. The dining room boasts its own round table, which was also inspired from King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. The media room is a blend of medieval architecture with modern technology featuring a circular aquarium and stained glass. Outside the bewitching medieval gloom is a heated, lagoon-style pool extending into the house with a twisting 30-foot slide.

According to public records, in early 2007 Captain Burke sold his infamous medieval castle to Antonio Rodriguez for $7.6 million. The new owner was able to borrow $5.0 million from Washington Mutual in the form of a 12 month MTA Option ARM with a1% start rate. Wow!

Now I don’t know about you, but I would love to see the comps on that appraisal.

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