You know that warm fuzzy feeling after watching a classic fairy tale film? It's kinda like that. Bring a child's dreams to life with this detailed and highly characteristic castle playhouse. Featuring many fun details and ways in and out will keep any kid engaged and stimulated for hours on end. The optional deluxe upgrade adds an additional tower and connecting bridge for even more ways for interactivity. Practically straight out of a beloved folk tale, the 12x12 Whimsical Castle Playset is guaranteed to be a beloved fortress to any backyard.
If you wanted something a smaller, check out the King Author's Castle design, or if you just want the best we have to offer, you absolutely want the King's Palace. Either way, you'll be building something peachy for a special someone.
Features:
- 290ft² (Standard) or 375ft² (Deluxe) in total usable play space
- Two stories
- Hexagon in shape
- Varied leveled 2nd floor walls with battlements
- Room for slides and other accessories
- Numerous narrow window openings to mimic medieval castle architecture
- Instructions for a rock wall & swing-set
- Designed for ages 3-10
- 35 (Standard) / 45 (Deluxe) page, step by step PDF plan
Plan Category:
Standard Dimensions:
- 12' Wide
- 12' Deep
- 13' Tall
Deluxe Dimensions:
- 27' Wide
- 12' Deep
- 13' Tall
Framing Details:
- Joists: 2x6 & 2x8 - 16" O.C.
- Walls: 2x4 - 16" O.C.
Standard Lumber List:
Make sure to ask about and take advantage of any volume discount from your local lumber yard!
Decking:
( 118 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 39 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 51 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 20 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'
2x2:
( 15 ) 2” x 2” x 8'
2x4:
( 86 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 10 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 36 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 8 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 7 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 4 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 6 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
Deluxe Lumber List:
Decking:
( 162 ) 5/4” x 6” x 8'
( 41 ) 5/4” x 6” x 10'
( 73 ) 5/4” x 6” x 12'
( 19 ) 5/4” x 6” x 16'
2x2:
( 36 ) 2” x 2” x 8'
2x4:
( 100 ) 2” x 4” x 8'
( 14 ) 2” x 4” x 10'
( 59 ) 2” x 4” x 12'
2x6:
( 22 ) 2” x 6” x 8'
( 12 ) 2” x 6” x 10'
( 5 ) 2” x 6” x 12'
2x8:
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 8'
( 6 ) 2” x 8” x 10'
( 9 ) 2” x 8” x 12'
4x4:
( 2 ) 4” x 4” x 8'
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