A woodsy castle on Orlando's Lake Mary Jane just hit the market

You hear a lot about castles in Central Florida. From the big one at the heart of Walt Disney World to the castle doctrine, it seems like redoubts and drawbridges are never far out of mind.

Why not bring that extra bit of fortification home with you? This castle in the woods of Southeast Orlando just hit the market.

The 4-bed, 3-bath fairytale home along Lake Mary Jane was the brainchild of owner Shawn Krzanik, who says he modeled the house after castles he had seen in Eastern Europe. The home at 13857 Marine Drive offers plenty outside its imposing exterior, with quick connections to nearby hiking trails and equestrian paths.

Arches and stone throughout the 2900-square foot home evoke old-timey sturdiness, but there's nothing cooped up or stuffy about the view from the front balcony over the lake. The house also has thoroughly modern appliances, a fire pit and landscaped backyard for entertaining and a chicken coop, for the egg-inclined.

The home known as Knightsbridge Manor is on the market now for $900K. The listing agent is Domenique G. Lombardo of Royalty RE Boutique.