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Step into a backyard wonderland with the Fairy Tale Castle Playset Plan, a dreamy, cartoon-like castle that looks like it jumped right out of an animated storybook! With its charmingly exaggerated curvy walls and towers, offset turret roofs, and playful circular design, this castle is full of personality and whimsy. Details like narrow window frames, ornate rounded trim, and overall quirky aesthetic make it a magical playground where imagination takes center stage.
Perfect for little romantics and adventurers, this castle offers plenty of room to climb, explore, and create stories of daring quests and royal celebrations. Six feet of headroom allows adults to join in the experience as well. Its bright, bold design invites kids to invent fairy tales of their own, whether they’re defending the tower or hosting enchanted tea parties. The Fairy Tale Castle isn’t just a playhouse, it’s a magical escape bursting with fun and creativity!
Features:
- A truly whimsical, storybook inspired play castle that will delight children and adults alike
- Fun details include angled turrets and walls, battlements, front and back courtyards, pointed roof peeks, trap door and mock draw bridge
- Decagon shaped base and covers 300ft² over three stories in total usable play space to allow many children to play at the same time
- 3rd level floor measures 15' high
- Eight angled lower castle turrets, two angled upper towers and one single center tower with trap door access
- Ramp entrance resembles a drawbridge and allows for easy access
- Symmetrical design allows for back entrance if desired
- Designed for ages 3½-12
- 117 page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
🏰 Castle Playset Plans
💫 Whimsical Playhouse Plans
Dimensions:
- 16' wide at base
- 16' deep at base
- 24' Tall
Framing Details:
- 1st story Joists: 2x8 - 16" O.C.
- 2nd story Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- 3rd story Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
- Rafters: 2x4 & 2x6 - 16" O.C.
Roofing Details:
- Multiple angle hip roof pitch
- Typically, 10% should be added to the roofing material order to account for waste and overlap.
Lumber List:
Make sure to take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:(9) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
(3) 5/4" x 6" x 10'
(5) 5/4" x 6" x 12'
(23) 5/4" x 6" x 16'
Framing:
(227) 2” x 4” x 8'
(28) 2” x 4” x 10'
(126) 2” x 4” x 12'
(8) 2” x 4” x 16'
(29) 2” x 6” x 8'
(10) 2” x 6” x 10'
(4) 2” x 6” x 12'
(4) 2” x 8” x 8'
(15) 2” x 8” x 10'
(5) 2” x 8” x 12'
(7) 2” x 8” x 16'
1x4 Trim:
(38) 1” x 4” x 8'
(21) 1” x 4” x 10'
2x2:
(10) 2” x 2” x 8'
Plywood:
(71) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood Non-PT
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