Monthly Archives: May 2013
Ooltewah, Tenn., mansion sells at a discount during auction | timesfreepress.com
An Ooltewah mansion sold today for only a fraction of the $15 million it cost to build. A local doctor submitted the highest bid today during an auction of the house built and owned by Elizabeth Fuller, wife of the late trucking magnate Clyde Fuller. New York-based Concierge Auctions conducted the absolute auction this afternoon, … Continue reading
Where Today’s Great Gatsbys Are Mansion Shopping – Forbes
The Astor family’s old Beechwood mansion in Newport, RI. Now home to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. I grew up near Newport, Rhode Island. The robber barons of the Roaring Twenties had a ball on Bellevue Avenue. Those were the first one-percenters, and for them, those were the good ole days. They didn’t have summer homes. … Continue reading
Mansion built by Rainier Brewery founder gets a contemporary touch | Pacific NW | The Seattle Times
THE MANSION is historic, the owners are young and techie, and the architect is one of the most sought-after in the world at the moment. Just think about what could have happened. Instead, Gay Gilmore, Troy Hakala and architect Tom Kundig melded new and old, kid-friendly and classic, into a family home that looks as … Continue reading
The madness of St James
Well spotted: a Montgolfier balloon sits in the garden. Brian Johnston discovers a curious Parisian gem among the classic streetscapes framing the Eiffel Tower. Really, it isn’t my fault I make false assumptions. What does anyone expect to find inside if they see a neo-classical chateau, all mansard roof, wrought-iron lamps and balconies smug with … Continue reading
For sale: Lavish Tennessee castle with race track – NBC News.com
Business For sale: Lavish Tennessee castle with race track Zillow staff Zillow Facebook Share on Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GooglePlus Email May 1, 2013 at 12:21 PM ET Zillow This Tennessee castillo is a replica of the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, Spain. Listing of the week: Tennessee castle with race track 191 Degrassee Lane, … Continue reading
New visitor centre at Conisbrough Castle gets the go-ahead – News – The Star
Plans for a £1 million visitor centre at Conisbrough Castle have been approved, despite concerns it will not fit in with existing buildings. Members of Doncaster Council’s planning committee raised worries that the roof on an extension to the Castle Lodge building will be too big – and bright red. But they have approved the … Continue reading
Brechin Castle gardens to open to the public – Arts & Entertainment – Brechin Advertiser
The majestic gardens at Brechin Castle will open to the public on Sunday as part of the Scotland’s Gardens programme. Brechin Castle Gardens covers over 40 acres of planted parkland and includes the famous 13 acre walled garden. The gardens link to the castle by woodland paths which are awash with the vibrant colours of … Continue reading
Mystery bidder buys 18th century Grade I listed Castle Goring for bargain price of £700k | Mail Online
Mystery bidder buys 18th century Grade I listed castle for knockdown price of £700,000 (but the repair bill will top £2m) Castle Goring was designed to look like the nearby Arundel CastleBut the property has smashed windows and crumbling wallsSomerset family have owned the property since 1845Current incumbent Clement, 56, decided to sell as the … Continue reading
Public tours of Dunham Castle give glimpses of old glory – DailyHerald.com
Article updated: 5/5/2013 7:55 AM Public tours of Dunham Castle give glimpses of old glory Article Photos (5) Catherine Forrest of South Elgin photographs the interior of the reception hall at Dunham Castle in Wayne on Saturday. Â Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer The reception hall of Dunham Castle in Wayne, where the wall is … Continue reading
Chapultepec Castle and Cinco de Mayo – Baltimore Post-Examiner
Chapultepec Castle (1889-1897) Some of you were probably enjoying the Cinco de Mayo celebrations over the weekend. I’m sure lots of margaritas were served. I saw a woman in my building dressed up as an Aztec with bells on her legs. You could hear her long before you saw her. I grew up in Mexico … Continue reading