King Author's Castle Playset Plan

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While King Author's folk tales are wrapped in both fantasy and reality, there's no question that this 2 story castle plan will spark the imagination and bring stories of dragons, knights and princess's to life.

A great design for both boys and girls, this mid sized, 8x8 castle playhouse plan won't take up too much yard space and is easy to build.  A smaller version of the Whimsical Castle, and the next step up from the Fun Fortress, King Author's Playset Plan takes the best aspects from both to create something really wonderful.  If you can yield a circular saw, you can build this!

Features:

  • 127ft² in usable play space
  • Pentagon shape
  • Designed for ages 3-10
  • Rock wall
  • Opening for a slide
  • Two stories
  • Trap Door
  • 5' wall height
  • 8' long, 8' wide, 12' tall footprint
  • Room for four 18" x 27" shed windows
  • 43 page, step by step plan

Plan Category:

🏰 Castle Playset Plans

Dimensions:

  • 8' Wide
  • 8' Deep
  • 12' Tall

Framing Details:

  • Joists: 2x6 - 16" O.C.
  • Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.

Lumber List:

Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!

Decking:
(7)  5/4” x 6” x 8'
(21)  5/4” x 6” x 10'
(3)  5/4” x 6” x 12'

Framing:

(16)  2” x 4” x 8'
(6)  2” x 4” x 10'
(25)  2” x 4” x 12'

(19) 2” x 6” x 8'
(5) 2” x 6” x 10'
(3) 2” x 6” x 12'

(4) 2” x 8” x 10'

Trim:
(4) 1" x 4" x 10'

Plywood:
(16) 4' x 8' x ½” Plywood

Hardware List:

  • (5 lbs) GRK 3” R4 Screws
  • (5 lbs) GRK 2.5” R4 Screws
  • (Optional) GRK 4” RSS Screws
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Customer Reviews

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Steve
Great Plan

Plans were easy to follow. Lumber list was not quite accurate but had enough lumber to make everything work. Added a swing set to the castle easily. Built in less than a week by myself.

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Chad Jarvis
It worked out great

We loved the idea of building a unique play structure for our two boys and these plans made it possible even for an amateur carpenter. The kids got to help and it was really a family project. Now they are the envy of the neighborhood and friends are always asking to come play in the “castle”.

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Chad
Envy of the neighborhood

We loved the idea of building a unique play structure for our two boys and these plans made it possible even for an amateur carpenter. The kids got to help and it was really a family project. Now they are the envy of the neighborhood and friends are always asking to come play in the “castle”.

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Josh Altman
Castle Utopia

If you are wanting to give your kids something they will enjoy, then this Castle is for them. It’s not too big but big enough that all the neighbors will be asking to come over.

The plans are detailed and provide clear instructions. You will need to have wood working experience and a helper (not the kids). Collectively my brother and I spent 60 hours building this giant. We added a swing set, a draw bridge and shutters. Not sure how to add photos

I did reach out for some help on adding the battlements that are on the bigger castle. And to my surprise they gave me those plans for free.

The King Authors Castle Plan is awesome. My kids play on it every day