Several famous singers own or reside in castle-like estates in 2026, but the most iconic example is Enya, who lives in Manderley Castle (formerly Victoria Castle) in Killiney, Ireland. She purchased the castle in 1997 and has famously maintained a very private, reclusive lifestyle there. Another notable "castle dweller" is Sting, who owns Il Palagio, a sprawling 16th-century villa and estate in Tuscany that, while technically a "palazzo," functions as a fortified historical castle with its own vineyards and chapel. In the UK, Sir Mick Jagger owns the Château de Fourchette in France, a stunning 18th-century castle in the Loire Valley. While not a "true" medieval castle, Taylor Swift owns a massive, castle-like historic landmark estate in Rhode Island known as "High Watch," which dominates the coastline. For many of these artists, the "castle" life isn't just about the prestige; the thick walls and vast grounds provide the high-level security and total privacy required to escape the prying eyes of the paparazzi and the intensity of global stardom.