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$5,500,000 | Built 1993 | 15,060 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 7.5+ Baths | 0.98 Acres
10000 NW 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64152
An impressive stone castle located on the edge of Weatherby Lake in Kansas City, Missouri is currently on the market for $5,500,000. Initially listed in March 2017 for $7,800,000, the property is locally recognized as Camelot Castle. It was designed by Howard Nearing, constructed by Jeff Martinique, and beautifully decorated by John Rufenacht for the late Lantz Welch, a renowned trial lawyer who passed away at the age of 83 in July 2016. The residence boasts over 18,000 square feet of exquisitely designed living space, featuring 5 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms spread across three estate lots with more than 350 feet of lakefront and a private seawall and dock. Built with 100-year-old limestone from Carthage quarry and European blue slate, this home showcases stunning stained glass, intricately carved marble mantels, heated stone flooring, and custom wrought iron details. According to the listing agent, it is a “breathtaking replica of Camelot Castle.” The Chicago Tribune reported that during its construction, the builder faced difficulty finding a door large enough for the mansion, leading Welch to buy the door from his old high school, joking that it was a door, “that they used to throw me out of quite frequently.” The residence features over 38 rooms, two full kitchens, a garden room, a billiards room, and a conservatory, along with exquisite details such as a lifetime slate roof, custom hardware, and extensive moldings. Originally listed in 2017 for $7,800,000 and failing to sell, it is now available for $5,500,000 through Reece Nichols.
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