Why ‘House of the Dragon’ fans are obsessed with this Hamptons castle

How far will you go for the sake of fandom, or to dwell in your fantasy world?

A luxurious medieval-inspired residence in New York’s tony Hamptons — one that appears prefer it’s straight out of the buzzy HBO collection “Home of the Dragon” — has caught the eye of deep-pocketed present followers to wish to make it their very own, based on Jam Press.

The outlet notes it’s believed that they’ve positioned bids to buy it, however the proprietor doesn’t wish to budge.

That proprietor is Sir Ivan Wilzig — the music producer, actuality tv star, banking inheritor and philanthropist — who moved into “the Fort” in 1997. (Wilzig and his brother, Alan, created the unfold after shopping for 5 acres of land in Water Mill for lower than $1 million in 1995.)

Ana Prado, a luxurious actual property agent, informed Jam Press that the 13,000-square-foot property isn't formally on the market — however the precise supply will probably be thought of. Jam Press notes that the supply value appears to be within the $55 million vary. Being the most important fan of the present doesn’t rely as a lot as cash does.

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Sir Ivan Wilzig's property stands in affluent Water Mill.

Sir Ivan Wilzig's property stands in prosperous Water Mill.
The home has multiple dragon statues.

The house has a number of dragon statues.
Other fantasy-world sculptures are on the grounds.

Different fantasy-world sculptures are on the grounds.

“And probably the most stunning factor is, is that three contacts have been made by ‘Recreation of Thrones’ followers, on account of ‘Home of Dragons,'” she stated. “The dragon-inspired statues and aesthetics of a medieval citadel sparked this demand.”

Certainly, there are many dragon statues and furnishing impressed by “Recreation of Thrones,” in addition to paintings. The house can be stated to have 10 themed rooms, two towers, a spa and an infinity pool. Outdoors, there’s additionally a completely purposeful fake drawbridge.

The home's owner doesn't want it to be an ordinary castle -- the property has been home to buzzy parties for more than 20 years.
The house’s proprietor doesn’t need it to be an extraordinary citadel — the property has been residence to buzzy events for greater than 20 years.
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A billiards room.
A billiards room.
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A living area.
A residing space.
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Outside there's also a pool and a tennis court.
Outdoors there’s additionally a pool and a tennis courtroom.
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The house has lengthy been often known as a Hamptons occasion spot — far out of your typical real-world citadel.

“If you suppose citadel, you consider Dracula or some form of medieval stone fortress that’s strong as a rock, as a result of it was constructed that method for navy causes,” Wilzig informed The Put up in 2011. “However as an alternative of a chilly, damp, grey stone citadel, I've one thing that’s castle-like on the surface, however the inside is palatial. You’ll really feel such as you’re staying within the Waldorf-Astoria or some previous European-style five-star lodge.”

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