ONE man’s castle is ... well, another’s court victory­.

A Wyoming man has shown just how far he is willin­g to go to stop court sheriffs getting the keys to his kingdom after a bitter and protracted legal battle.

The man was involved in a seven-year legal battle and recently lost, with the court ordering him to transfer “whole right title and interest in” the property to his opponent­.

The Express Advocate cannot identify the man, the court or release details of the case for legal reasons.

media_camera Wall of defiance, the man does not want to lose his house. Picture: Peter Clark

Not to be deterred the man said he recruited a couple of his neighbours and built a heavily­ fortified barricade across the front of his Wyoming­ property to prevent­ NSW Sheriff officers from gaining access and changing the door locks.

The imposing structure includes­ Californian hardwood and tallowwood flooring sourced from the demolition of the old Gosford Public School along with barbed wire and a parapet that allows him to look down on any would-be invaders.

And what medieval fort would be complete without a catapult in his front yard that would allow him to lob lawn bowls over the barricade­.

He said Central Coast Council has ordered him to tear it down but he remains steadfast in his “silent protest” at the way he believes he was “done over” in court where he represented himself, while his opponent engaged­ a leading local solicitor­.

A sign out the front reads “not married, no kids, no de facto” and “Luke 18”, which he said was a reference to the parable of the unjust judge.

media_camera Topped with barbed wire the fort is imposing. media_camera A small Hobbit-like door in the fort lets him in and out.

“The system needs an overhaul, it’s crap,” he said.

“Everyone who goes to the court says you’re guilty and you have to prove you’re innocent. What kind of law is that?”

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A council spokeswoman said it had “received a number of complaints from the community” about the imposing barricade.

“Council considers the structure to be a risk to public safety due to the materials that have been used and accordingly has commenced enforcement action,” she said.