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Enchanting home for sale in NY gives Harry Potter ‘Weasley’ house vibes. Take a look

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A delightful property on the real estate market in Saugerties, New York, for $799,000 is giving people on a popular social media page all the warm, fuzzy feelings thanks to its enchanting design.

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At first glance, this quirky home looks like something straight out of a Disney film, and the more you study the photos, you realize — it really is just plain charming.

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With a few things that can possibly look just slightly off.

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“This fairytale tower house surrounds you with beauty,” the listing on Zillow.com says. “Its circular layout envelopes you in a light-filled embrace. You will want to be in the house all the time as its ambiance and attention to detail brings joy to each moment spent in this masterpiece!”

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The three-bedroom, four-bath home sits on 5 acres and has spectacular mountain views from nearly every window of the home.

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Features according to the listing include:

  • Balconies and decks

  • A spiral staircase

  • Bedroom suite in “the treetops”

  • A guest house

  • Two-story metal warehouse

  • Nearby pond

  • Storage building made from a railway car

  • Sauna room and cabana

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The home happens to be built by artist John Kahn, who was “Jim Henson/Muppets right hand collaborator,” the listing says.

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The home grabbed the attention of Zillow Gone Wild, and fans were simply mesmerized by the home.

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“This is the kind of commitment to a theme we like to see!” one person said. “I’m assuming all the woodland creatures that help with chores are just out of the frame on all the photos.”

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“The fact that it was designed by John Kahn explains most of the aesthetic - except for that toilet,” another noted. “That’s just weird.”

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“Pretty sure this is Luna Lovegood’s house,” another said, referencing the character from the “Harry Potter” franchise.

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“Toilet right smack dab in the middle of the bathroom, with a view overlooking the kingdom,” one person observed. “Truly spectacular!”

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“Looks more like the house the Weasleys lived in the movie Harry Potter!” another exclaimed.

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“This is the first house on ZGW that you wouldn’t have to pay me to live in,” one comment said. “What a gorgeous little fairy dust meets Harry Potter meets Disney gem of a house this is! Love it!”

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“This house is amazing,” another complimented. “I’m not even mad at the random toilet in the middle of that one bathroom. Gimme.”

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“Sometimes you need to hide your daughter away from a vicious sorceress until her 16th birthday and this is the perfect place for it,” another joked.

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This story was originally published December 30, 2021 at 6:30 PM with the headline "Enchanting home for sale in NY gives Harry Potter ‘Weasley’ house vibes. Take a look."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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