McLean’s Mansion backers want $2.5m from Christchurch City Council

TINA LAW

Last updated 18:51, August 4 2016

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Backers of plans to turn McLean’s Mansion into an art gallery have asked Christchurch City Council for $2.5 million.

The group behind plans to turn a central Christchurch mansion into … (View original article)

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04:03 EST, 4 August 2016
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06:08 EST, 4 August 2016

A ‘one-of-a-kind’ mansion which boasts a golf course, tennis court, fishing lake and landing strip, has gone on the market for £4.25million. 

Set amidst some 76 acres of its own land in Colchester, Essex, the country home has been described by estate agents as ‘one of the best’ properties they have ever seen. 

With five double bedrooms – two en-suite – five reception rooms and office spac… (View original article)

Mad Dog
Ranch in Colorado, the cherished estate of rock-and-roll English-born legend Joe
Cocker, will be sold to the highest bidder on 1 September 2016. The sale is
handled by Supreme Auctions, an international luxury real-estate auctions firm,
in cooperation with listing agent Mandy Nadler of Coldwell Banker Residential
Brokerage.

The scenic
240-acre spread will go under the hammer without reserve. It first hit the
market in 2014 with an asking price of US$7 million, a few months… (View original article)

The Milwaukee Art Museum has announced plans to move its art library, archives and related programs to the historic Judge Jason Downer mansion on Prospect Avenue in close proximity to the Museum. The library’s extensive holdings include nearly 27,000 volumes; 60,000 art catalogues, journals and magazines; and the Brooks Stevens and other institutional archives dating back to 1888.

“This is a wonderful addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum and the community. The new location will all… (View original article)

This plush Weybridge home John Lennon bought for £20,000 has been put on the market for almost £9 million.

Lennon moved to Kenwood in 1964 while The Beatles were the biggest band on the planet.

It was on the grand estate in St George’s Hill where the musician wrote songs like ‘Ticket to Ride’ and ‘I am the Walrus’.

The 12,000 sq/ft mansion , more than 12 times the size of the average UK home, has six-bedrooms, six reception rooms and six bathrooms.

John Lennon… (View original article)

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“King of Queens” funnyman Kevin James has sold his oceanfront mansion in Delray Beach, FL, for $26.38 million, according to The Real Deal. That’s a nice haul for the “Mall Cop” star, who reportedly bought the property four years ago for $18.85 million.

The Ocean Boulevard property, on nearly 3 acres of beachfront land, includes a 26,000-square-foot Mediterranean Revival mansion with eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms, seven fireplaces, and a 10-car garag… (View original article)

Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that his only dealing with Russia was when he sold a mansion to a Russian billionaire for nearly $100 million. Trump was asked about Russia during his news conference Wednesday because of speculation that Russia was behind the hack of the Democratic National Committee’s emails in an effort to help his campaign. The FBI is still investigating and has not identified the hackers.

“No, I have nothing to do with Russia,” Trump told a reporter in Doral,… (View original article)

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11:39 EST, 3 August 2016
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Updated:
15:00 EST, 3 August 2016

Rachel Hunter’s touches can be seen throughout her home in Hollywood Hills West from the exposed beams to the walk-in closets fit for a queen.

Now the 46-year-old supermodel and television host has placed her five-bedroom, five-bath English Country-style abode on the market with a listing price of $4,999,999.

For just under $5 million, one can breeze through the hedge-enclosed patio garde… (View original article)