Published on: August 17, 2025, 07:02h.
Updated on: August 17, 2025, 07:04h.
Although Zoltan Bathory might not turn heads at the grocery store, his heavy-metal band, Five Finger Death Punch, has achieved extraordinary success. Since their inception in 2007, they have accumulated over 12 billion streams and released 28 Top 10 singles.
This success enables the 47-year-old guitarist to market a stunning replica of a 17th-century Scottish castle in Las Vegas for an asking price of $28 million.
This magnificent three-story estate, spanning 12,720 square feet, is located just eight miles from the Strip and boasts turrets, exquisite stonework from overseas, and medieval detailing—a reflection of the rock star’s carefully crafted image away from the limelight.
Named Rose Manor, this impressive residence is the centerpiece of a scenic enclave known as The Lakes, offering five spacious bedrooms, eight lavish bathrooms, a saltwater swimming pool, and a garage for four vehicles, in addition to its private dock on the man-made Lake Sahara.
In 2019, Bathory initially sought to rent the property for a video shoot. When the then-owners, Paul and Gemma Zeppa, declined his offer, he purchased it outright for $3.25 million, as recorded in property transactions.
The reason for the elevated listing price is the extensive renovations Bathory has completed over the past six years with the help of architect Michael Murphy, a co-founder of the esteemed Las Vegas design firm, Blue Heron.
Bathory and Murphy meticulously crafted the space, importing stone gates from the 15th century, fireplace mantels from the 17th century, and beams and doors that are over 500 years old. They transformed the layout, opening up previously cramped spaces that resembled a Victorian castle.
The rooftop terrace was also redesigned to feature glass enclosures with stunning 360-degree views and a cleverly concealed elevator designed to resemble a chimney.
“Every element in the home has been thoroughly renovated, with the exception of the exterior walls and certain original features,” noted listing agent Monica Nalbantoglu from the Rob Jensen Co. in a statement to Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The castle was initially commissioned in 1991 by Larry and Lisa Miller, who hired architect Robert Symons to create the design. It is reported that the Millers invested around $8.5 million into the estate, which included $1.7 million on 144 customized stained-glass windows from the UK and $1.4 million on handcrafted mahogany. In 2005, they sold the property to Robert Dyson, after which it faced foreclosure and eventually ended up in the hands of the Zeppas.
When asked why he would invest so much effort and resources into a property only to sell it, Bathory expressed a passion for creation.
“As an artist,” he explained to Blabbermouth.net, “the real excitement lies not in owning but in the process of creation. Designing and constructing something monumental, something that will endure beyond me, is where the true magic resides.”