San Antonio’s Lambermont Castle, a wedding venue known for its rich history and rumored hauntings, has been listed for sale with an unspecified price tag.
The property, situated near Fort Sam Houston, was built in 1894 by renowned architect Alfred Giles in the Richardson Romanesque style, a type of revival architecture that borrows from 11th- and 12th-century southern French, Spanish and Italian structures.
The first owner of the imposing estate was Edwin Holland Terrell, a prominent San Antonio businessman who was also a key player in Republican politics. However, for the past 17 years, the historic property has been in the hands of Dona and Pat Liston, who spent three years on its restoration and now use it to host weddings and other events.
The Listons listed the property so they can relocate back to the Rio Grande Valley where both have aging parents, Dona Liston told the Current. She declined to share an asking price, explaining that she wants to keep that a private matter with a potential buyer.
“It’s not a fire sale. We’ve loved owning this place,” Liston said. “We just have other obligations now.”
The nearly 14,000-square-foot estate includes nine bedrooms and nine baths along with original woodwork, hand-carved architectural details, soaring ceilings and eight fireplaces, according to its sales listing. The one-acre grounds also feature gated access, private parking, a wraparound porch, mature oak trees and an angel sculpture created in 2022 from the remains of a red oak that grew there.
While rumors have circulated online about Lambermont Castle being haunted, Liston said she saw no evidence of ghostly happenings during her time owning the home. A more likely explanation is that past owners played up the stories as a marketing gimmick, she explained.
“What I tell people is that if there are spirits here, they’re out on the dance floor and having a good time with us,” she said.
As part of a sale, a new owner would not be able to take full control of the property until Jan. 1, 2027, allowing the venue to carry through on all weddings and events it currently has booked.
“I was a wedding planner for 20 years before we bought this place, and I’m protective of my reputation,” Liston said. “I’m not going to leave a bride hanging.”
This home is listed by Evan Rayborn with Revolution Realty Group.
All photos and listing info via LoopNet.com.
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