Actually this one is almost like the 'ideal' one that you described. The owner still live there and people from the village do work there. There is also a hotel and a production company that belongs to the owner of the castle and he employs people from the village only :)

There is not much work in the region and this is his way to help people to live better lives. I've talked to the tour guide and she said that it's a great co-operation.

The only thing that is missing is the fire :) But this is a rich family and they had to show it off so they installed central heating at the beginning of the 20th century. They don't heat the whole castle as it's too expensive though...

Thank you for stopping by and for your thoughtful comment!