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Kimball Castle
Gilford, N.H.

Situated on 20 acres of land overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee, this historic residence was built by railroad magnate Benjamin Ames Kimball between 1897 and 1899. Benjamin died in 1919, but the castle remained in the Kimball family until 1960 when Charlotte Kimball, Benjamin's daughter-in-law, died. The castle is currently privately owned.

Many strange sights and sounds have been reported by owners and caretakers of Kimball Castle throughout the years. A white, glowing figure of a woman has been spotted in the castle windows and on the grounds, and lights have been seen in the castle after dark -- despite the building's lack of electricity. In the carriage house, doors supposedly lock and unlock by themselves and books mysteriously fall off of shelves.

Approved for a resort development and surrounded by a 260-acre woodland conservation area with hiking and cross-country ski trails, this castle could make a spooky yet exciting vacation destination. An ambitious buyer can pick up this property for $995,000.

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