Chip and Joanna Gaines are selling the 135-year-old castle they renovated for nearly $2.7 million. Take a look inside.

• Chip and Joanna Gaines are selling the castle they renovated in Waco, Texas, for almost $2.7 million.
• Called the Cottonland Castle, the historic home has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms.
• They previously put the castle up for auction in 2023.

Chip and Joanna Gaines bought a castle in 2019.

They put the home up for auction in July 2023.

After offering tours of the property in 2022, Chip and Joanna decided to auction it in July 2023.

Chip and Joanna’s company, Magnolia Realty, partnered with Concierge Auctions to auction off the castle from July 20 to July 27, 2023.

They said in a statement at the time that they hoped the person who bought the property would turn the castle into “a well-loved home once again,” The Wall Street Journal reported.

However, the auction sale never went through, and they reopened the home for tours six months later, according to Country Living Magazine.

“Magnolia is pleased to share that the Historic Waco Castle is staying in the Magnolia family,” Magnolia told the outlet in a statement at the time. “A prospective buyer and Magnolia mutually agreed not to close, and the unique property will not be sold at this time. This decision is made with much enthusiasm and anticipation as the beloved Castle’s story continues with Magnolia.”

Three years after they first attempted to auction the home, Chip and Joanna put the castle up for sale.

On June 18, the Gaineses listed three of their properties in Waco for sale through their company, Magnolia Realty, including the castle. Representatives for the couple did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the listings.

In addition to the castle, Chip and Joanna listed the Hillcrest Estate, a rental property, for $1.7 million, and the Gristmill, a landmark the couple restored, for $935,000.

The castle is the most expensive listing of the bunch, with the couple hoping to sell it for $2.699 million.

“As Magnolia looks ahead to new opportunities in the hospitality space, the timing feels right for these three properties to begin their next chapter,” Magnolia Realty said in an Instagram caption about the listings.

The castle was first purchased in 1890.

According to Waco History, the original buyer abandoned the castle after beginning work on it in 1890, and it was abandoned again by a second owner in 1908. 

Alfred Abeel then bought the property in 1913 and worked with architect Roy E. Lane to finish construction of the home, keeping German castles in mind in its design.

Different people owned the property throughout the 20th century, and it fell into disrepair after becoming a historical site in 1977. By the time Chip and Joanna bought the property, it needed a lot of work. 

The 6,176-square-foot house sits on less than an acre of land.

The castle has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms. 

As befits a castle, it also features a tower.

The dining room features restored paneling and historic wallpaper, along with dramatic details such as a large chandelier and an ornate fireplace.

Chip and Joanna wanted to maintain some of the house’s original features while making it work for a modern dweller.

For instance, Joanna explained in “Fixer Upper: The Castle” that the kitchen was originally in the basement, which she didn’t think would work for a modern dweller.

The kitchen now sits on the main floor, so it’s more functional. However, they maintained the original mahogany paneling on the walls, blending old and new.

The area also features a butler’s pantry with additional appliances.

The couple transformed every room in the house.

The basement was also completely refinished, and it now includes an entertainment room, guest room, laundry room, and game room (photographed above). 

The castle also has a conservatory and a library, as well as seven fireplaces.

The primary bedroom includes the castle’s original flooring.

The upstairs houses a built-in library and three of the home’s four bedrooms, each decorated by Joanna.

Some of the home’s vintage charm is most obvious upstairs, like the diamond-paned windows and antique tile in the bathrooms, as detailed in the home’s listing.

The castle is listed for almost $2.7 million.

The listing states that the home will come furnished, so the future owners can buy a space designed and decorated by Chip and Joanna.

“All furnishings, accessories, and decor have been thoughtfully curated to complement the home’s design and are included with the purchase, creating a truly turnkey opportunity,” it said.

You can learn more about the castle Chip and Joanna Gaines are selling.