Once upon a listing: three fairytale homes currently for sale

Discover three unique fairytale-inspired homes currently listed on Trade Me Property, offering a magical alternative to conventional living.

- Wellington: A hilltop fortress at 430 Hawkins Hill Road with 360-degree views and a turret dining room.

- Russell: Castell Bach, a coastal citadel in the Bay of Islands with Welsh castle design influences.

- Queenstown: Punatapu, a whimsical alpine village designed by Sir Ian Athfield with linked buildings and luxury features.

Each property provides a rare opportunity to live in a storybook setting.