Hamlet’s castle to host first overnight guests in 100 years – The Local

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm


Kronberg Castle in Helsingør. Photo: Fiskfisk/Wikipedia

One lucky couple will sleep like the fictional Danish prince in commemoration of the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death.

Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ is not only one of the bard’s most popular and oft-performed plays, it has also had an indelible impact on Kronborg Castle in the northern Zealand town of Helsingør. So much so that many people still mistakenly think it’s called Elsinore, the name assigned to t… (View original article)

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The Queen spent last weekend at Highclere Castle as a guest of her godson | Daily Mail Online

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

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18:23 EST, 20 April 2016
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The Queen prepared for her birthday extravaganza this week with an overnight trip to Downton Abbey.

She spent last weekend at Highclere Castle, the Jacobean-style stately home in Hampshire which stands in for Downton in the TV series. 

The Queen was the guest of her godson George Herbert, 59, the 8th Earl of Carnarvon and his wife Fiona.

Rather than the imposing castle where the E… (View original article)

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They Turned a Castle Into What?! 6 Makeovers for Royal Digs

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

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Thanks to “Game of Thrones,” castle fever is spreading like the plague. And given there are plenty of real-life castles out there still standing, we started wondering: Now that they rarely serve as sanctuaries for the world’s royalty, what are these fortresses used for now?

Well, it turns out castle makeovers truly run the gamut. Some now house the masses; others brew beer. To give you a glimpse into just how much things … (View original article)

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Secret passageways and a lazy river complete this Florida castle – AOL

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

Secret passageways and a lazy river complete this Florida castle

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Apr 21st 2016 11:31AM

If you thought the only castle to be found in Florida was Cinderella’s castle in Disney World, think again.

Sitting on nearly 3.5 acres of land, Cartmel castle (yes, the home has its own name) is quite a sight to be seen.

We all know how hot and humid it gets down south, so the builders of this esta… (View original article)

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Opulent Pacific Heights Mansion Scores $11 Million, Well Over Asking – Curbed SF

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

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California mansion designed by Feldman and worth $9m has NEVER been lived in by its owner | Daily Mail Online

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

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Some people might think building a property before leaving it empty for three years is a waste of money.

But it paid off for one California homeowner who has relisted their unused Palo Alto mansion for triple the amount they paid for it – a whopping $9million.  

The impressive property, which was bought for just under $3m in 2013, was designed by Feldman Architecture and boasts five bedro… (View original article)

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Mansion owned by family of Britain’s first Prime Minister will get £10m refurb | Daily Mail Online

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

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A Grade I listed stately home built for the younger brother of Britain’s first prime minister is to be comprehensively restored in a £10million renovation project.

Wolterton Hall, in north Norfolk, is regarded as one of the UK’s finest estates and is considered an excellent example of classical Palladian architecture.

Built in 1772 for Horation Walpole – a statesman and younger brother of… (View original article)

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Swanky ’30s Tudor Mansion in Richmond Asks $4.95M – Curbed

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

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Ellison Bay mansion, largest in Wisconsin, is sold

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm

By Samantha Hernandez, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

What is believed to be the largest single-family home in Wisconsin, located in Ellison Bay, sold in December.

The approximately 35,000-square-foot mansion was built by philanthropist Judith Blazer, whose grandfather founded Miller Electric. Miller Electric is now part of Illinois Tool Works.

The home was completed in 1996 and is located at 2177 Porcupine Bay Road in Ellison Bay. In 2005 Frank Spitzer of Hunt… (View original article)

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Real estate firm tries to sell X-Mansion – CNET

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Castles of the Realm


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I’ve always wondered about those who buy houses in which strange things have happened.

Especially if those strange things were supernatural or even gruesome.

How were the homes marketed? Were the supernatural or gruesome facts omitted? Or did some sprightly, enterprising rea… (View original article)

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