Taylor Swift talks ‘s*** shaming’ and Calvin Harris’ best gift as she gives tour of her LA mansion – Mirror Online


Ever wondered what Taylor Swift ‘s house is like? Now you know as the singer let Vogue into her Los Angeles mansion for a quick tour and – unsurprisingly – it’s amazing.

The Wildest Dreams singer strolled round her gorgeous home during the ten minute video while answering quick fire questions including the celebrity’s wardrobe she’d most like to raid – Blake Lively’s – and her most memorable career moment – filming the Bad Blood video.

Swift’s most shocking comment came when … (View original article)

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Mariah Carey rents mansion on Lake Como 10 minutes from George Clooney’s Italian home | Daily Mail Online

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10:43 EST, 19 April 2016
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12:47 EST, 19 April 2016

Mariah Carey and George Clooney were neighbours for one weekend.

The 46-year-old rented an 18th century mansion on Lake Como for the Italian leg of her Sweet Fantasy Tour.

The $60 million eight-bedroom villa – which was once the home of opera composer Vincenzo Bellini – is a 10 minute drive from the ER hunk’s home.

Home from home: Mariah Carey rented a $60 million mansion on Lake… (View original article)

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French Chateau Louis XIV : A mansion outside Paris is the world’s most expensive home | DailyTimes


A mansion outside Paris recently set the record for the most expensive home ever sold. Château Louis XIV, which was completed in 2011 but designed to resemble a 17th-century French château, sold for 275 million euros.

The house, if one can refer to it with such a modest term, features an aquarium, home theatre, squash court, two ball rooms, underground nightclub and wine cellar.

Outside, in the 57-acre park in which the château is situated, there’s a gleaming gold-leafed fou… (View original article)

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North Carolina’s Most Expensive Home Is a French Chateau

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North Carolina might not be where you’d typically expect to find a French-style château, but the Biltmore Forest area of Asheville isn’t your typical North Carolina neighborhood.

“We have people from all over the world” who buy homes in the area, attracted by its temperate climate, wide array of fine dining, and its extensive outdoor entertainment options, says Ann Skoglund, listing agent for this 16,221-square-foot, chateau-inspired mansion that’s on the mar… (View original article)

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Velké Losiny Château | Atlas Obscura


In 1678 in Northern Moravia, Jindřich František Boblig arrived in the small town of Velké Losiny. It was the start of a horrifying nightmare for the region. Boblig was a witch hunter. 

Velké Losiny is a charming place to visit. Located east of Prague, this small town is home to the oldest paper factory in Central Europe, a spa specializing in treating mobility disorders, and a 16th-century château with a collection of antique pistols and an immaculate banquet hall. It also served as … (View original article)

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Kalangala Miracle: From Stones To Dominic’s Castle

“Once in a while crocodiles and hippos are seen in the water,” says the current Backpackers manager.

The legendary Dominics Castle built using available material on the island. (Credit: Titus Kakembo)

The walls of Dominic’s castle are rugged and bare rocks. This is blended with a staircase that is guarded by a tree branch improvisation.

Conjuring thoughts of sculptor having chiseled it into intricate curves and textur… (View original article)

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Frank and Christine Lampard finally rent out £9,000-a-month mansion put on market in 2012 – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

By Rachel Martin

Published 18/04/2016

After failing to find a buyer after more than four years, Frank and Christine Lampard have finally found someone to rent their English mansion.

The beautiful Tudor-style luxury home is nestled in the Surrey countryside, but with an asking price of £7m it had failed to attract any buyers.

The house was put on the market in 2012 after the footballer split with ex-fiancee Elen Rivas.

However, Lampard’… (View original article)

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Down mansion for sale for first time since it was built in 1620 – BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

By Stephanie Bell

Published 19/04/2016

A historic Co Down mansion has just been put up for sale for the first time since it was built nearly 400 years ago.

The property in the centre of Donaghadee known as The Manor House has been in the same family since it was built in 1620 but is now ready for a new chapter in its history.

The owner of the property – the eighth generation of the original family who built this grand home – is Nicholas Day wh… (View original article)

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Once Seattle’s Most-Expensive Listing, Queen Anne Mansion Down to $10.5M – Curbed Seattle


There was a time back in 2014 when a 3-BR, 3.75-bath house on the south slope of Queen Anne was the most expensive residence in all of Seattle, asking $11.5M. Since then as the 6,820 square-foot home has remained on the market, lots of other more expensive places have flooded the market. Meanwhile, this Queen Anne one has slowly dropped it’s price, with the latest drop coming just last week as it chopped it’s way down to $10.45M.

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Built in 1933, the restored b… (View original article)

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This at-risk Dallas historic mansion on Ross Avenue needs our help | | Dallas Morning News

The Alexander Mansion still has much of its 1906 splendor, but this Ross Avenue historic home desperately needs some work. (File Photo/Staff)

No updates yet on when the Aldredge House controversy will go before the City Plan Commission. But today I want to share some info about another historic home in East Dallas — this one with far less drama surrounding it but nonetheless in need of support from all lovers of historic buildings and our city’s past.

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