Monthly Archives: November 2013
One of Britain’s ‘finest’ mansions for sale with guide price of £250,000 – Telegraph
In 2009 police were called to break up a mass orgy during a black-tie ball organised by a Dutch adult entertainment firm that had hired it out for the night. Two years ago, Mr Bond’s 78-year-old mother, Stella Bond, staged a three day sit in the library to prevent it being repossessed by bailiffs. Halswell … Continue reading
Derelict mansion and 66ac for sale – Independent.ie
Jim O’Brien – 19 November 2013 If you have deep pockets and a strong will, then the remains of the elegant Tudenham Park House on 66ac adjoining Belvedere House 8km from Mullingar might be the challenge you have been waiting for. Even with a missing roof and ivy masking much of its elegance, the house … Continue reading
Illuminated garden walks at Dunster Castle (From This is The West Country)
Illuminated garden walks at Dunster Castle 9:00am Wednesday 13th November 2013 in Somerset A NEW way to explore the grounds at Dunster Castle is being offered to visitors this November as part of the garden is illuminated for the first time. National Trust sites are not often open at night, and this is a rare … Continue reading
Conquering the Hungarian castle estate market | The Budapest Business Journal on the web | bbj.hu
It raises hackles in the real estate business that country manor houses have become so inexpensive in Hungary that one can buy one for the price of an average Budapest apartment. But what is the problem with them exactly? Why are they in such low demand? The Budapest Business Journal asked two chateau managers about … Continue reading
North Bute Lit: The story of the unconventional Princess Louise – The Buteman
The members of North Bute Literary Society were ‘royally’ entertained and educated this week when Denise Thompson, a guide at Inveraray Castle, gave a short biography of Queen Victoria’s sixth child, Louise, who married John Campbell and later became the ninth Duchess of Argyll. Denise described Louise through her interests and the people who most … Continue reading
In Photos: 10 American Castles For Sale | Photos – ABC News
Home > Money 10 Castles on Sale in the U.S. From California to Massachusetts, here are 10 castles on sale. (View original article)
Historic find during restoration at the Castle Keep in Newcastle – Journal Live
Historic find during restoration at the Castle Keep in Newcastle 18 Nov 2013 10:40 A North East landmark’s history has been illuminated by finds during a restoration project A North East landmark’s history has been illuminated by finds during a restoration project. Left forgotten behind a kitchen cupboard for almost a hundred years, items discovered … Continue reading
Gossip | Rihanna Puts L.A. Mansion Up For Rent | Singersroom
Rihanna Puts L.A. Mansion Up For Rent JusMusicTuesday, November 12, 2013 After completely vacating her Pacific Palisades mansion last month (October 2013) for several reasons including safety precautions due to trespassers, stalkers and attempted burglars, the pop superstar will be renting out the California home for $65,000 per month. Rihanna Vacates Mansion Following Crime Spree … Continue reading
How Toronto demolished the finest mansion in Canada
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley is one of four Canadian viceregal representatives to be (officially) homeless. Toronto pulled down its last government house, an astonishingly opulent mansion even among its Rosedale neighbours, in 1959 in the name of cost saving. 98 years ago, on 15 November 1915, the first official guests were welcomed inside … Continue reading
In Photos: Celebrity Realty | Photos – ABC News
Home > Money Matt Damon Cuts Price of Miami Home and Other Celeb Realty Matt Damon’s Miami mansion takes a million dollar price drop. (View original article)