Inside a 'Game of Thrones'-themed castle on Spain's southern coastline, which is on sale for just £690,000

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August 18, 2017 11:06 AM

The asking price for the GOT-esque villa in Estepona, near Marbella, is non-negotiable, but can still be considered a bargain.

The asking price for the GOT-esque villa in Estepona, near Marbella, is non-negotiable.

A Casterly Rock-style medieval castle on Spain's southern coastline could be the perfect draw for "Game of Thrones" fans who want a piece of sunny paradise.

The property, complete with towers, gargoyles, and even a drawbridge, is up for sale on the Costa del Sol for a mere €760,000 (£690,000).

Spanish estate agent AIDA inmobiliaria is handling the sale of the dramatic home located in Estepona, close to the popular beach resort of Marbella.

Local authorities initially did not grant planning permission for the project because it did not keep with the style of the houses in the upmarket residential area, Javier Flores, who is leading the sale, told Business Insider. But officials were eventually persuaded.

The owner has sourced materials for the project from far and wide with no expense spared.

As well its Game of Thrones-like features, the property has four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a huge garage, and all of the usual mod-cons of a luxury villa, including central heating, air conditioning, and fully-fitted kitchen.

The sale includes one-third of an acre of garden complete with a swimming pool, a decorative fountain, a shadow porch, and a barbecue area, according to the listing.

"The property has great rental potential for short term holidays, weekends, parties, and weddings," Flores said. It has previously been used for photo-shoots and filming.

From the solarium and the top tower, guests can enjoy 360º views of the Costa del Sol's stunning scenery of sea and mountains. The villa is only a few minutes away from the beaches at Puerto Banus, Estepona, and Marbella.

The large granite blocks used for the walls are from a local quarry in Extremadura, the blue tiles are over 200 years old and were sourced from an old house in Portugal. The gargoyles and other external features are all also original.

Inside, the property has a rustic charm.

Standout interior features include armour, shields, swords, all sourced from Toledo, a well-known steel producing city.

There's also a spiral staircase, leading up to the master bedroom.

There are four bedrooms, which are modest but still have a GOT-esque feel.

The asking price is "non-negotiable," the agent told Business Insider. "In the last month [the owner] refurbished the large garage on the ground floor, to convert the whole floor it into an independent apartment with its own entrance, which raised the price to €760,000."

"It's still a great deal for this house, which could be on the market for double the price. The only reason for its low price is the fact that the owner now lives alone in the property, and it is too much hassle for just one (old) person to maintain. He would rather get himself a smaller house, closer to where his children are living, the sooner the better."

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