A palatial Florida estate with its own moat has just hit the market at a stunning price.
For $21.8 million, the stunning mansion, aptly named Château Artisan, could be yours.
Designed by famed architect Charles Sieger, the nearly 12,770-square-foot home was inspired by modern French chateaux.
Tucked away on a 13.74-acre lot in Redlands, the eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom property offers prospective owners intimate privacy and dreamy views of nature.
Carved from the coral rock endemic to South Florida, Artisan Castle It stands above a freshwater lake, which serves as a moat.
Located in Redlands, Florida, Château Artisan has its own moat. The eight-bedroom, 12-bathroom property is listed for $21.8 million.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 7 The castle was designed taking into account geometric unity. Three different paths leave the house and reach the water.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624702_800_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The castle was designed taking into account geometric unity. Three different paths leave the house and reach the water.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 9 At the end of the driveway stands a large wrought iron gate.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624702_299_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
At the end of the driveway stands a large wrought iron gate.
Three paths leave the farm and enter the water. One of the paths leads to the gravel driveway and serves as a link connecting the house to the rest of the world. The wrought iron gates form a final barrier between the castle and its surroundings.
The other two paths to the house are connected to identical gazebo structures, where people can rest and enjoy the sparkling water of the lake.
A geometric symmetry governs the layout of the house. Château Artisan is flanked on both sides by hexagonal courtyards. Fountains bubble in the center of each courtyard.
Impeccably manicured lawns and gardens surround the house, which was built in 2007 and is being sold by Renzo Rossato.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 11 Two paths projecting from the house are connected to identical gazebo structures, where people can rest and enjoy the sparkling water of the lake.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624702_808_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
Two paths projecting from the house are connected to identical gazebo structures, where people can rest and enjoy the sparkling water of the lake.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 13 Château Artisan is flanked on both sides by hexagonal courtyards. Fountains bubble in the center of each courtyard.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624702_668_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
Château Artisan is flanked on both sides by hexagonal courtyards. Fountains bubble in the center of each courtyard.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 15 One of the house's gardens is full of tall, shady trees. It also has a gravel path, in the middle of which is a beautiful stone obelisk.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624703_340_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
One of the house’s gardens is full of tall, shady trees. It also has a gravel path, in the middle of which is a beautiful stone obelisk.
One of the gardens features unique curlicue hedges and a stone staircase leading to a kind of dais.
Another garden is filled with tall, shady trees, under which residents can relax and escape the Florida sun. The garden also has a gravel path, in the middle of which is a beautiful stone obelisk.
The castle has three floors, each of which can be accessed by the double staircase in the lobby or by the elevator.
The central lobby is airy and bright. The theme of symmetry is also maintained; All entrances have a similar oval shape and each entrance is flanked by the same type of lamp.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 17 One of the gardens features unique ornamental hedges and a stone staircase.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624703_905_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
One of the gardens features unique ornamental hedges and a stone staircase.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 19 The central lobby is airy and bright. Above the lobby, a gallery runs along the second floor, creating a spacious and harmonious design.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624703_747_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The central lobby is airy and bright. Above the lobby, a gallery runs along the second floor, creating a spacious and harmonious design.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 21 The glazed terrace overlooks the garden and offers inhabitants stunning views of the green landscape. A series of tall windows ensure that the space receives plenty of light.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624703_319_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The glazed terrace overlooks the garden and offers inhabitants stunning views of the green landscape. A series of tall windows ensure that the space receives plenty of light.
Above the lobby, a gallery runs along the second floor, creating a spacious and harmonious design.
The glazed terrace overlooks the garden and offers inhabitants stunning views of the green landscape.
A series of tall windows ensure that the space receives plenty of light.
In the dining room there is abundant natural light from the high windows. But an elegant chandelier, reminiscent of an old gas lamp, hangs above the table and provides additional light.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 23 In the dining room there is abundant natural light from the high windows. But an elegant chandelier, reminiscent of an old gas lamp, hangs above the table and provides additional light.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624704_836_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
In the dining room there is abundant natural light from the high windows. But an elegant chandelier, reminiscent of an old gas lamp, hangs above the table and provides additional light.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 25 The kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances and a dark marble island for meal prep. The cabinets are beautiful and made of light red stained wood. An ornate iron chandelier hangs over the kitchen table.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624704_504_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances and a dark marble island for meal prep. The cabinets are beautiful and made of light red stained wood. An ornate iron chandelier hangs over the kitchen table.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 27 The studio is hidden in a geometrically unique room whose walls taper upwards. A circular window overlooks the garden below.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624704_772_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The studio is hidden in a geometrically unique room whose walls taper upwards. A circular window overlooks the garden below.
Like many of the floors in the rest of the house, the dining room floor is marble.
The kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances and a dark marble island for meal prep.
The cabinets are beautiful and made of light red stained wood. An ornate iron chandelier hangs over the kitchen table.
The studio is hidden in a geometrically unique room whose walls taper upwards. A circular window overlooks the garden below. A chandelier and a few other lamps add a warm glow to the room.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 29 The estate is also equipped with an additional living room for guests.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624704_578_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The estate is also equipped with an additional living room for guests.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 31 The castle features a chef's kitchen, a music room, a library and a workshop. There are also vaulted ceilings, a Roman bath, walk-in closets, a pantry, a six-car garage and a swimming pool.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624705_461_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The castle features a chef’s kitchen, a music room, a library and a workshop. There are also vaulted ceilings, a Roman bath, walk-in closets, a pantry, a six-car garage and a swimming pool.
![A gigantic Florida home with its own moat hits the market at a jaw-dropping price 33 The castle was built by the famous architect Charles Sieger in 2007. Renzo Rossato is selling it.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/1716624705_272_A-gigantic-Florida-home-with-its-own-moat-hits-the.jpg.webp)
The castle was built by the famous architect Charles Sieger in 2007. Renzo Rossato is selling it.
According to Château Artisan’s listing on Zillow, the homes feature eight “superyacht-style bedrooms.”
The house also has a chef’s kitchen, music room, library and workshop.
Additional features include vaulted ceilings, a Roman bath, walk-in closets, a pantry, a six-car garage, and a swimming pool. There are also separate guest accommodations.
Although the castle has central heating, there are numerous fireplaces for cold nights and intimate gatherings.