If you have ever dreamt of sleeping in Rapunzel's tower or living in a woodland cottage like Hansel and Gretel (minus the evil witch, of course), then these enchanting properties are sure to delight. From a turreted retreat to a storybook home by the same designer as the Disneyland Sleeping Beauty castle, let's turn the page and begin. Click or scroll for more...

Built by architect Roland E. Hill who also designed Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty's Castle, this dreamy home is on the market for $2.5 million (£1.8m). Having worked for a number of movie studios and advised Disney animators on designs for castles over years, Hill designed and built this home in 1927. 

Nothing short of magical inside and out, the home sits in the Hollywood Hills and from the outside appears to be a quaint cottage. However, inside tells a different story with medieval-style architecture that boasts high ceilings, arched openings, stained glass windows and rich colours. 

Even though it was built in 1927, the 2,600-square-foot home has been updated with all the latest amenities while maintaining some original details. The gourmet kitchen features a six-burner range with two ovens. Elsewhere there are four bedrooms and three bathrooms including the master suite which has a charming stained glass window, exposed brick wall and double French glass doors that lead out to a private balcony.  

Located on the banks of Lake Pend Orielle in northern Idaho, this waterfront retreat is straight out of a storybook. Built in 2008, the charming home is on the market for $9 million (£6.5m) and sits on over 30 acres of land with five heritage-quality buildings, making it the perfect romantic setting. 

The main house, which boasts chimneys and turrets on the outside, is just as picture perfect on the inside. The modern living space features an all-white country kitchen with honeycomb clay tiles and a hobbit-like keyhole door that leads through to the living room with a huge double-height picture window that looks out at the surrounding forest. 

Elsewhere in the sprawling grounds sits a carriage house, with four garages and guest quarters, a boiler house which has been carved into the mountainside and the Dean Mine cabin, which has been designed in the style of an English forest hut. The package also includes a water tower, a water wheel and a gazebo. 

Sway Tower in Hampshire, UK, is currently on the market for $3.9 million (£2.8m). Built in 1879, the unreinforced concrete structure offers views over the surrounding New Forest countryside and wouldn't be out of place in a Disney film. 

Named after its location in the village of Sway, the 14-storey tower is currently utilised as a part-time bed and breakfast. Reaching 220 feet into the sky, the inside of the folly features high ceilings and arched doorways giving the home a regal feel. 

The Grade II listed structure was renovated in 1987 after a storm hit the south coast, and since then has been a storage space, a hotel and a restaurant. The small but functional kitchen has everything you'd ever need including plenty of storage space and modern-day appliances.  

Known as one of Sweden's most beautiful castles,  the 14th-century Gärsnäs Castle in Österlen, Sweden is currently on the market for $2.4 million (£1.7m). With 26,000 square feet of living and storage space spread over various buildings, the picturesque castle is surrounded by lush Swedish countryside. 

The castle has a total of 27 rooms, and the current owners and their furry companions mainly inhabit the first two floors. The traditional-style kitchen appears to have had an upgrade while still incorporating traditional features such as the range and tiled floor. 

As well as multiple bedrooms, the castle has a tower, corner room and an attic. Much like the rest of the grounds, the orangery is set back and hidden away for the ultimate in privacy. With beautiful arched windows and a glass-paned ceiling, it would be easy to while away the hours here. 

There are three outbuildings within the grounds which include this stone stable with red doors and a converted barn. Having been inhabited by a number of historic figures, including the Danish nobleman Falk Lykke, who was known for his hidden treasures, his ghost is said to still haunt the castle to this day. 

More Hansel and Gretel than Cinderella, this quaint cottage in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales is on the market for $554,000 (£400k). The perfect home for country living with a fairytale twist, the thatched cottage is full of charm. 

The quaint kitchen boasts a selection of wooden units and tiled flooring as well as a traditional range, which is perfect for cooking up a storm. Sitting adjacent to the dining room with a wood-burner and views out over the wraparound garden, it's the perfect entertaining space.

The three bedrooms sit on the first floor and include the master suite with exposed beams, while the second double room features stone windowsills. With some design magic, this could easily become a fairytale space. 

Nestled in over 16 acres of uninterrupted countryside, this dream chateau in Angouleme, France is the perfect castle for a modern fairytale. On the market for $2.8 million (£2m), it could also be a good purchase for those looking to develop some outbuildings. 

Recently renovated, the castle has been restored into a modern home packed full of grandeur and beauty. With over 11,000 square feet of living space, it boasts high ceilings and ornate fireplaces in the two opulent living rooms. 

The main master suite features a walk-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom, while elsewhere there are three more bedrooms and two bathrooms. With its exposed wooden beams, vaulted ceiling and whitewashed brick walls, we can almost see the seven dwarfs setting up home here. 

Currently on the market $558,000 (£400k), the Grade II-listed Swiss Cottage started life as a summer house in the mid-19th century for Lord Barrington of Beckett Park, who wanted to recreate the cottage he'd honeymooned at in Switzerland. With original metal door fixtures and a blackened brick hearth, the home is teeming with history. 

Two bedrooms sit on the ground floor, while a further two bedrooms and a bathroom are located upstairs. This tiny box room, which only has room for a single bed would make the perfect guest room. Planning permission has also been granted for a new linked extension building to the rear of the existing structure, should you want to extend.

Accessed through a private driveway, the characterful house sits adjacent to an outbuilding, which offers two separate storage rooms. Sheltered by a thick forest of trees, if you're searching for a home in a world of its own, this magical retreat could be it.

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