Australian couple postpone wedding to build dream castle; 22 years later, it remains unfinished

Although much of the castle has been built, several major parts remain unfinished (Photo: Castle's official website) An Australian couple who decided to get married only after completing their dream home have been waiting for their wedding for 22 years. Christina Kent and her partner Francis Shepherd bought five acres of land near Geeveston in Tasmania to build a fairytale castle themselves. More than two decades later, their unusual home, called Castle Phoenix, has 27 rooms, stands 17 metres tall and has used around 100,000 bricks. However, construction is still underway, with just three of the eight planned turrets completed. The couple has continued working on the property despite financial difficulties, health problems and years of demanding construction work.According to ABC Australia, their story began in Queensland, where Christina met Francis through a motel owner while teaching an art lesson. Francis worked as a tiler and sculptor, and he wanted to build a castle inspired by the kind of buildings he had admired for years. Christina was interested in his idea, and their relationship developed quickly. Within three weeks of meeting, they were engaged.The opportunity to turn ...