Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Great Estates: a castle moved 400 yards, brick-by-brick, for a better view
When you climb the spiral staircase to the turret at the top of the tower at Stradey Castle the views are breathtaking, stretching across 1,700 acres of rural Wales and out to sea. It’s no wonder David Lewis moved his stately home brick by brick to a higher elevation in 1855. The family now calls … Continue reading
Château de Hautefort: An Enchanting Castle in the Dordogne
The elegant Château de Hautefort sits atop a rolling green hill, offering superlative views of the Lourde and Beuze valleys in the Dordogne. The chateau has a long and rich history, with records showing that the earliest parts of the building date back to the ninth century, when it was the residence of a number … Continue reading
An enormous chateau | Daily Mail Online
Published: 18:14 EDT, 19 September 2017 | Updated: 18:20 EDT, 19 September 2017 An enormous chateau with sprawling gardens and several outhouses is going up for auction with bids starting at just one euro. Chateau de Blancafort was built in the Loire Valley in 1453 with Roman-style turrets and a French Baroque façade added two hundred … Continue reading
A Peek Inside Jean-Louis Remilleux’s Chateau and French History – The New York Times
“My job is to produce TV shows, documentaries, talk shows,” Mr. Remilleux said. “For the past five or six years, I produce mostly documentaries about history, because the more I become old, the more I want to do only what I love.” He was awarded the Order of Arts and Letters in 2014. In an … Continue reading
Hidden Gem: Lovelace Castle – The Wittenberg Torch
Think about the last time you were in a castle. Have you ever been in one? Well, if you travel to Loveland Castle and Museum, an hour and 15 minutes drive south of Wittenberg, you can experience a real caslte in all its glory. Located at 12025 Shore Road in Loveland, OH, the Loveland Museum … Continue reading
Chicago’s historic ‘Wrigley Mansion’ relisted at lower price | abc7chicago.com
CHICAGO (WLS) — Chicago’s historic “Wrigley Mansion” is back on the market at a lower price.The property at 2466 North Lakeview Avenue was listed for $7.15 million earlier this year and had been under contract to sell, but has been recently relisted by Parkvue Realty at a lower price – $5.5 million. Listed in the … Continue reading
For €50, You Can Buy a Share in This French Castle – Atlas Obscura
The castle of Saint-Vincent-le-Paluel will soon have hundreds of owners. Michel Chanaud/CC BY-SA 3.0When you think of a castle, you likely picture a king lording over it, directing operations and fitting the building to his every whim. In Dordogne, France, though, fans of one castle are trying to change that conception, the Local reports. As … Continue reading
The last fortified house in Scotland is on the market | Daily Mail Online
Published: 10:50 EDT, 28 August 2017 | Updated: 06:46 EDT, 29 August 2017 If you’ve ever wanted to live like a noble – but didn’t have the credentials required – purchasing this Scottish ‘fairy tale castle’ might be the easiest way. The last fortified house to be built in Scotland is on the market for £650,000 … Continue reading
Spanish infante lived in the castle manor of Stará Ľubovňa – spectator.sme.sk
Exposition: Princesses de Bourbon in Ľubovňa castle, the story of Carolin and Isabel, may be seen at Ľubovniansky castle. Two princesses connected with the House of Bourbon ruling in Spain actually lived in Slovakia. This little-known connection existed thanks to the Polish noble house of Zamoyski who owned the castle manor of Stará Ľubovňa. Two … Continue reading
Converted Scottish castle on sale for £1.2m
A converted castle gifted to a wealthy Scottish family by Robert the Bruce has gone on the market for offers over £1.195million. The Edgar family lived in Wedderlie House in the Scottish Borders for 400 years, turning the original keep into a mansion in 1684. It fell into ruin by the end of the 19th … Continue reading