Live Like a Royal: Take a Peek Inside This Historic Dallas Castle

Who says the Brits have the market cornered on royalty? In the midst of the excitement surrounding the new royal baby and the upcoming royal wedding, we were thrilled to see a bit of homegrown royal glamour pop up stateside.

The historic Chateau des Grotteaux, which means “House of the Caves,” on Dallas’ desirable Gaston Avenue, recently hit the market for a regal $2,895,000.

The five-bedroom, 4,364-square-foot house modeled after a French castle was originally built for oilman Ed Cox in 1929, and served as the primary residence of Dallas mayor R.L. Thornton and his family until the 1970s.

"Its history is rich, the grounds are impeccable, the privacy is unrivaled and the potential for customization is unlimited," Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate listing agent DeCarla Anderson said in a statement, per Dallas Morning News. "Anyone who values those four things will want to take a look."

Scroll down for an inside look at this Texas property fit for royalty:

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Dallas Chateau Des Grotteaux

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Privacy Please

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A stately privacy wall surrounds the property’s manicured grounds.
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Royal Compound

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The estate’s custom slate roof and elaborate gardens help to maintain its old-world aesthetic.

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Turret Feature

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No castle is complete without a turret—even in Texas!

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Regal Living Room

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Exposed wooden beams give the home’s glam living room a decidedly rustic spin.
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Round Dining Room

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You’ll find the living room on the ground floor of the mansion’s two-story turret.

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Antique Details

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Leaded windows (like the ones in the office located on the second floor of the turret) add to its unique charm.

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Manicured Grounds

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All but two of the statues on the one-acre lot will remain on the property.
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Romantic Grotto

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The namesake grotto offers the perfect garden escape.

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Saltwater Pool

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The pool—the second oldest in Dallas—has been resurfaced and is now a heated saltwater pool.
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