Castle Rumble

Logan’s Castle Rumble, a medieval-style 'castle' built brick by brick by Brian Rumble, an artist and sculptor (whose past projects include work on Brisbane’s Grammar School, St Andrews Church and Dreamworld) has hit the market!

For many years the unique home in Waterford was open to the public on Sundays, with free tours organized by his son.

Like the Addams Family house, the castle, which is set on four hectares of land, is creepy and kooky and guarded by gargoyles at the gated entrance. The gardens are landscaped with quirky sculptures and statues while the home itself is a mixture of tudor meets medieval with a touch of gothic thrown in. 

The castle is complete with turret, leadlight windows and a courtyard straight out of the Middle Ages. The latter was used in the past to host banquets, birthday parties and even weddings. Inside is equally intriguing with dimly-lit rooms covered in cobwebs and a thick layer of dust. 

The turret offers 360 degree views from Mt Coot-tha to Cunningham’s Gap. Behind the castle, there’s a vine-covered two-storey dwelling with a workshop of sorts on the ground floor, while upstairs you’ll find a bed chamber, stunning stained glass and intricately carved timber wall and impressive views.

In the listing the property is described as a “four-storey castle with a rooftop hatch, ornate timber carvings, and a drop-down timber chandelier,” along with a “Tudor-style dining and living room with a dry bar. Also included are a two-storey artist studio or guest accommodation, sprawling cottage gardens, two commercial sheds and multiple garaging.

The 4ha site. which is one of the last parcels left for developments of this size in the area  has the potential to accommodate more than 100 homes. Currently there is an existing development approval for three acreage lots.

The property is schedued to go to auction on Wednsday March 25 at 6pm.