With a worldwide record breaking opening weekend, the last chapter in the Harry Potter movie series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is laying ground to be one of the most memorable—and lucrative—movie endings of all time. For starters, the box office hit blew the midnight showings record out of the water, making $43.5 million in the U.S., up from Twilights $30 million in 2010 and set a new worldwide opening weekend record grossing $475.6 million from Friday to Sunday. So, who does Mr. Potter have to beat for the ultimate title of highest-grossing film in the world? Currently James Camerons Avatar holds the title which grossed nearly $2.8 billion in 2009. Titanic is slated second grossing $1.84 billion in 1997.

The cast, crew, and, of course, fans are sad to see the wizarding world come to an end but many have faith the magic will live on. For us non-magical folk, the easiest way to keep Harry Potter alive may be to buy a Hogwarts-worthy home. As it turns out, there are a plethora of castles for sale in the U.S. that could easily be a stunt double or close cousin to the infamous school of wizardry.

1 Castle Road, Piermont, NY 10968 (above) For Sale: $9,500,000

Built in 1892 and under an hour away from New York City is a Beaux-Arts-style home that truly belongs on the Hogwarts grounds. A 15,000-sq ft home, separate cottage and two-story barn are situated on a lush 18-acres. The 30+ room main house features a great hall (enchanted ceiling unfortunately not included), billiards room, walk-in safe, walk-in ice box room, two kitchens, and an elevator. This Piermont castle is currently listed on the Orangeburg real estate market for $9.5 million.

389 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230 (above) For Sale: $11,000,000

Located on 61 acres of prime Great Barrington real estate, the Searles Hopkins Castle is a French chateau-style stone castle perfectly outfitted for a Harry Potter shoot. The 54,246-sq ft castle was commissioned in 1889 by Mary Hopkins, the widow of Mark Hopkins, founder of Central Pacific Railroad. Highlights of the remarkable property include a Louis XIV drawing room with golf leaf details, music room with a 42-ft done ceilings, large stone terraces overlooking the private pond and gardens, a stone loggia, garden temple, carriage house, barn and tennis court.

271 Hunting Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903 (above) For Sale: $1,099,000

Dubbed Chateau Rochamore (love rock), this snow-drenched Stamford castle will make you feel like youve been whimsically whisked away to Hogsmeade Village in the winter months. The custom-designed stone castle is a gem among North Stamford real estate and noted as one of the citys most significant estates. Completed in 1906, the 4,800-sq ft castle contains 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 6 wood-burning fireplaces,  and a great room with a three-story high beamed ceiling. The 3-acre property also includes an in-ground swimming pool and 3-car attached garage.

333 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882 (above) For Sale: $5,950,000

Complete with stone walls, tower, turrets, and almost 33 acres of landscaped grounds, Rhode Islands Hazard Castle is only lacking a few broomsticks and an owl to properly outfit this home as a Hogwarts look-a-like. Built in 1882 for wealthy businessman Joseph Peace Hazard, this historic piece of Narragansett real estate has been on the market since May 2009. Its currently listed for $5.95 million, down from its original listing price of $7 million. The Gothic Revival-style castle includes a 10,000-sq ft main house and three outbuildings that total 26,000 sq ft.

63 High St, Camden, ME 04843 (above) For Sale: $1,950,000

Though the Norumbega castle is of classic Victorian architecture, the black paint and stone accents of the exterior makes this coastal castle a prospective hide-out for Harry Potters arch-nemesis: He Who Must Not Be Named. With 13 rooms, 13.5 bathrooms and over 10,000 square feet of living space, this unique home can be a personal residence or 13-room inn, as noted in the listing description. Norumbega is currently listed on the Camden real estate market for $1.95 million.

Still hungry for more Hogwarts-inspired real estate? See more castles for sale in the U.S.

 


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