Most of our popular Disney characters have had their fair share of trials and tribulations, but one thing they’ve never had to deal with is getting a mortgage in the middle of a pandemic.
There’s no doubt that classics such as Aladdin, Cinderella and Frozen would have been a lost less gripping if all the films were about mortgages and property prices, but still they all had pretty amazing homes, and, after some serious Disney binging during lockdown plus the news that property valuations are back, it got our imaginations going – how much would these Disney properties cost in real life?
The Sultan’s Palace, Aladdin
The most expensive palace to buy is the Sultan’s Palace from Aladdin, which would set you back a staggering £800m. Based on a 10% deposit, you’d need a hefty £80m to put down.
At approx 1.15m sq ft, and loosely based on the design of the Taj Mahal, the Sultan’s Palace comes with 12 towers, a throne room, walled gardens, lair and dungeons and is set over two floors. It was also relocated by evil sorcerer Jafar to a remote mountain top before being returned to its original location.
How to value a fairy tale
To value the palace, Mojo Mortgages looked at similar properties for sale in India and combined this with the cost of the current value of the Taj Mahal in India.
Beast’s Castle, Beauty and the Beast
A period property that has tales as old as time, Beast’s enchanted castle was valued by Mojo Mortgages at £30m and you’d need a deposit of £3m. Boasting 60 rooms and a stunning ballroom, it would be perfect for dining, socialising and reading, as the property has its own library which is filled with books from floor to ceiling. It also has 90 acres of its own private parklands and woods and comes with its own highly trained staff.
How to value a fairy tale
The castle was inspired by the Chateau De Chambord in Loir-Et-Cher, France, and has 60 rooms, a ballroom, and some amazing gardens. To reach the £30m mark, Mojo Mortgages used current for sale prices of exquisite castles in the France as a benchmark before scaling up to reflect the number of rooms and adding a premium for the mountain-top location.
The King’s Castle, Cinderella
Built in late-gothic style, the castle features 27 white towers, a private moat and a wedding chapel, and Mojo Mortgages has valued this castle at £15m, with a deposit of £1.5m to secure it.
How to value a fairy tale
The King’s Castle was inspired by a variety of real and fictional palaces, primarily, and most obviously, Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. To get to this valuation, Mojo looked at similar properties for sale in the Bavaria area, and added a premium for the private moat and wedding chapel.
Arendelle Castle, Frozen
With unrivalled harbour views, this private gated castle is set in a beautiful location with some of the most stunning grounds you could ever imagine, but for this, it’ll set you back £12m and a deposit of £1.2m.
How to value a fairy tale
The castle’s setting, which is based on a real town in the Norwegian town of Arendal, features a bridge that allows its owners to easily connect to the main town, and, has a number of rooms, including a ballroom, a great hall and even a library. Outdoor space is just as extensive with a courtyard and stables just some of its key features. This valuation is based on the cost of high end properties for sale in Norway, plus a premium for the all the look-out towers.
Prince Eric’s Castle, The Little Mermaid
This cliffside castle offers unrivalled sea views and direct access to the beach. Coastal properties attract seven figure values and this one could sell for more thanks to its three floors, many balconies and a private docking area, so Mojo Mortgages has valued it at £10m with a deposit of £1m.
How to value a fairy tale
In the film, Prince Eric’s castle has at least 10 rooms, including a grand ball room, dining hall and main hall, so a considerable size. Mojo Mortgages has based this value on current castles for sale in Italy and also added a premium to reflect the private docks and beach for this property.
The Dwarves Cottage, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves
This two-bedroom cottage is set in the sought after enchanted forest, yet benefits from being within easy access to the main road. The detached property would be the ideal home for someone who is looking to be at one with nature, and Mojo Mortgages has valued it at £275,000 – making it the cheapest Disney property on the market, plus you’d need a deposit of £27,500.
How to value a fairy tale
In the film, Snow White flees the Evil Queen and is led to the Enchanted Forest. Mojo Mortgages has presumed she has travelled a distance to get there from the main capital, so this valuation is based on similar two-bed properties in Devon.
For more information on the research and some facts and figures on the properties mentioned, please visit: https://mojomortgages.com/how-much-do-disney-palaces-cost.
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