$4,454,000 | Built 1993 | 18,000 Sq. Ft. | 5 Beds | 7.5+ Baths | 0.98 Acres
10000 NW 75th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64152
A magnificent stone castle located on the shores of Weatherby Lake in Kansas City, Missouri is now available for $4.54 million. Initially listed in March 2017 for $7.8 million, this residence is locally referred to as Camelot Castle. It was designed by Howard Nearing, constructed by Jeff Martinique, and adorned by John Rufenacht for the late Lantz Welch, a prominent trial attorney who passed away in July 2016 at the age of 83. Spanning over 18,000 square feet, the remarkable property features 5 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, sitting on three estate lots with more than 350 feet of lakeside frontage, including a private seawall and dock. The home is constructed from 100-year-old Carthage quarry limestone and European blue slate, showcasing elaborate stained glass, intricately carved marble mantels, heated stone floors, and custom wrought iron elements.
A former listing agent described it as a “Stunning replica of Camelot Castle.”
According to the Chicago Tribune, during the construction, the builder was unable to locate a door sufficiently large for the mansion, prompting Welch to purchase the door from his old high school, a door he jokingly noted, “that they used to throw me out of quite frequently.” The home, designed in an English Ashler pattern with custom hammered stone, features more than 38 rooms, which include 2 full kitchens, a garden room, a billiards room, and a conservatory. Its exquisite features include a lifetime slate roof, custom doors and hardware, and extensive molding. Currently, it is listed for $4.45 million with Andrew Bash of Bash & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty.
