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Own The House That Lord British Built (For $4.1 Million)

by Phil Kollar on October 19, 2011 at 08:20 PM

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You probably know legendary game designer Richard Garriott best by his Ultima series in-game moniker of Lord British, but if you'd like to know him better in real life, here's an opportunity you can't miss.

KUT News reports that Garriott is selling the "captivating and magical estate" known as Britannia Manor II. The nearly 6,000-square foot home in Austin, Texas, has three bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a meager $4.1 million asking price. Oh, and there's a built-in observatory with a telescope on the top floor. So that's something.

Kind of makes my tiny, two-bedroom apartment feel boring. Anyone interested in giving the man behind the Ultima games a few million in exchange for an absurdly extravagant place to live?

[via Joystiq]

Filed under: News, Richard Garriott, ultima, lord british

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by whackashack Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 08:45 PM

If you have only three bedrooms then why do you need five bathrooms?
by HighbrowMonkey Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 08:47 PM

Would be more fun to take him to dinner and have a chat about the industry. Probably a bit cheaper, too. But, Phil... Where's the rest of the story? Is Richard your new roommate? Is he now in a bigger place? Or a small one? What has he been up to (besides space...) lately?
by Boyzby Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 08:49 PM

I would love to live in Lord British's manor. Heck, I just want to visit it, I don't live too far. This makes me remember how much I would like another Ultima game.

(Pleasant Ultima VII picture to pick. Poor blacksmith.)
by BarnabusFlash Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:06 PM

I'll take it!
by Jon Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:07 PM

Yeeeeeeesssss, I shall immediately wire the money from my secret bank account. This will make a wonderful winter home, my summer home is a secret lab in Europe I got it cheap, and what a view! I acquired it from a fellow with a rather disturbing face... *shudders*
by triforcekeyblade Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:17 PM

Only $4.1 million? That's a deal!
by Blake Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:19 PM

Do you know how many 3 dollar hookers I can get for 4.1million? I'd even have some money left over for a taco supreme!
by Ryan Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:26 PM

I'm trying so hard to think of something witty to say, but nothing comes to mind. I fail.
by Zero Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:33 PM

Yeah cool. Any millionaires out there? My family's starving.
by Round Dragon Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:35 PM

6,000-sq ft home for 4.1 million? Oh, pish posh!! I'm sure all of GIO members don't have that kind of dough.
by CountChocula Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:43 PM

I would rather give him $4.1 million to make a new Ultima game.
by Altair Ibn-La'Ahad Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 09:45 PM

Ya man thats the house for me.
by Joseph Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:31 PM

Personally, Austin sucks, if it was DFW I'd consider it, although I'd prefer to have him make a new ultima for 4.1 million, at least as a starter investment. If i had the money
by decajun4513 Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 10:42 PM

Then I would have a place to stay for the Grand Prix of the US next year. Woohoo!!
by Mourt Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 11:23 PM

Wow..Ultima 7..memories.
by Max Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 11:59 PM

I could use a telescope
by talalz3 Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 12:25 AM

4.1 million? Hmmmm...... 3.9 is my final offer. Take it or leave it :p
by Mist Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 06:30 AM

5 bathrooms 3 bedrooms? Heaven is calling my friends.
by MikComposer Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 07:52 AM

guy must be broke