동화 속에 등장할만한 뉴욕주의 성(castle)이 9만9천 달러에 매물로 나왔다. 뉴욕주 엘미라(Elmira)에 위치한 8천282평방피트 맨션은 방 41개를 보유하고 있다. 그런데, 문제는 당장 들어가서 살 수 있는 성이 아니라 보수공사를 거쳐야 한다는 것. 뉴포트의 브레이커스, 엘름스, 로즈클리프 등 그랜드 맨션 급은 아닐지라도 수리해서 Air b&b로 운영해도 좋을듯. 엘미라는 버팔로와 로체스터 남쪽에 있는 타운으로 별명이 'The Queen City'라고. 

Listing #263112

The Castle! Truly amazing Mansard style mansion with gothic influences. This property is a whopping 41 rooms! Incredible woodwork. Multiple fireplaces. Some original light fixtures. Stunning stained glass. Massive open curved staircase. Restoration has begun. New electric service has been added. Newer rubber roof. 2 High energy efficient boilers. Some rooms have been gutted and are ready for drywall. Many rooms retain there original character. All of this on a large lot with a massive barn. Home is not currently habitable. Barn in rough condition and will not be accessible.

http://www.signaturepropertiesre.com/homes-for-sale-details/615-COLUMBIA-STREET-ELMIRA-NY-14901/263112/417/

A 41-room castle in New York in need of major repairs is listed for sale at just under $100,000. Take a look inside.

https://www.insider.com/bargain-fixer-upper-mansion-for-sale-upstate-new-york-2021-7