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With a stunning situation in rolling hills, this incredible castle is a dream home – for anyone who can afford the £26 million price tag.
But it’s not just a fully-furnished, lavishly decorated home a buyer would be getting.
Castel Valer is also a piece of history, as this is the first time the fresco-filled castle has been put up for sale in 650 YEARS.
Nestled in the foothills of the Dolomite mountains in Northern Italy, the medieval castle has 15 bedrooms, 14 bath… (View original article)
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15:10 EST, 5 August 2016
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Updated:
15:22 EST, 5 August 2016
A six-bedroom castle which once housed the disembodied heart of Robert the Bruce has gone on the market for an eye-watering £1.65million.
The Craig house and estate – one of Scotland’s oldest properties – dates back to the late 13th century and is located near Montrose, Angus.
As well as stunning features and sprawling grounds, the impressive property has had an array of famous visitors… (View original article)
Residents living nearby have reacted with anger, saying the castle, built by William the Conqueror in 1068, will be taken over by “lager louts and shrieking hen-dos”.
One unnamed resident wrote in a letter to the council’s licensing committee: “The application is for every day, therefore there will only be six hours in any 24 hours when alcohol is not being served.
“The castle is a family-centred business so why do they feel they have to serve alcohol at such long periods of … (View original article)
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15:56 EST, 31 July 2016
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Updated:
08:45 EST, 4 August 2016
An opulent French villa on the Côte d’Azur has been valued at £250million – putting it on course to be the most expensive home ever sold.
Villa Les Cedres is in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a refuge between Nice and Monaco for some of the world’s richest people, and known for its spectacular waterfront properties, high prices and private beaches.
Built in 1830, the villa was once the former holi… (View original article)
Le Palais Royal is an oasis of French-inspired opulence that slips ever so effortlessly into the relaxed culture of Hillsboro Beach, Fla., and for $159 million, the grand château could be yours. Construction for this absolute masterpiece spanned over 10 years and was engineered by in-house architect Denio Madera, along with real estate designer and developer Joseph Leone.
Elegance and old-world sophistication greet you the moment you gain access through the 13-foot wrought-iron … (View original article)
Founded as a women-only college in 1879 by Thomas Holloway, the college officially became part of the University of London in 1900 and started to admit male students in 1946. In 1985, it merged with Bedford College. The institution is based in Egham, Surrey, and has a total of 19 academic departments.
Courses and Teaching
There are a number of new courses available at the university starting from 2013, which include Applied Psychology, Multilingual Studies, Philosophy, Politics … (View original article)
Camp Bestival, curated by DJ Rob da Bank, has taken place at Lulworth Castle in Dorset since 2008. It’s now an institution of sorts, rammed to the gills with ageing ravers pulling around colourfully decorated trollies and paying over the odds for “reimagined Eritrean street food” and the like. It is, as I’ve written many times before, the Waitrose of festivals but that’s no bad thing. An easy-to-ridicule, surface middle-classness masks a haven where parents and children can enjoy the wild, … (View original article)
The 15th century castle near Turin is on the market for €600,000. Photo: Immobiliare.it
A medieval castle, “complete with ghost and hidden treasure”, is up for sale in Italy and will set you back half the price of a four-bedroom home London.
The 15th century castle is located in the town of Arignano, near Turin, and is on the market for €600,000 in its current state or €1.2 million if purchased fulled restored.
That’s less than half the cost of a four-bedroom … (View original article)
Three of Newcastle ’s medieval landmarks are hosting a month-long Swords & Sorcery season in September.
Newcastle Castle Keep, Black Gate and St Nicholas Cathedral will hold a series of events including film screenings, talks, exhibitions, and live music to explore the more fantastical elements of British folklore, while also taking advantage of the buildings’ atmosphere.
On Friday, September 2, immersive cinema group Screenage Kicks will be showing Arthurian comedy Mon… (View original article)
When it comes to finding the most luxurious buildings, castles definitely come close to the top of the list. Found all over the world, they come in all shapes, sizes, colours and locations.See also: Worst ever botch job? Ancient castle restorer comes under fire
See also: You can now rent this castle in Italy – for £80,000 a week
Here are some of the most beautiful and historic castles around the world.
Alhambra, Spain
This castle was originally built as a s… (View original article)