One of the most famous residences in the world (and literature) is potentially for sale, if the price is right.
Bran Castle, or as it is commonly referred to Dracula's Castle, in Romania’s Transylvanian mountains may be looking for a buyer. In the 1920’s the fortress became an offcial residence for the British royal family but was seized by the communists in 1948. After some legal back and forth, it was returned to the family in 2006 and is now in the possession of Queen Marie’s grandchildren.
Archduke Dominic and his sisters Maria-Magdalena Holzhausen and Elisabet Sandhofer, all in their 70’s, are looking at what is best for the future of the castle. They have taken good care of the site but, in their advanced years, are unsure if they have the time or money to truly turn the location into a prime tourist destination. They envision a hotel on site, underground attractions, and a new road leading to the estate. What they want is to sell to someone committed to these goals, bringing Dracula's castle into the 21st century.
Reports that they offered to sell the site back to the Romanian government for $79 million have not been confirmed but if you are interested that’s probably the ballpark you are looking at.