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Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova’s New $20 Million Mansion
Posted on September 6th, 2011 at 11:24 am
This is a photograph of Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova’s new $20 million Florida mansion. The couple spent part of their Labor Day weekend inspecting construction of their love nest.
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The couple bought the land for about $9 million and are spendin… (View original article)
Wednesday, January 26, 2011, by Joey Arak
National Arts Club board president O. Aldon James is a Gramercy Park rebel, ruffling the feathers of the park’s elite by calling for more public access to the gated oasis. He’s also, according to this DNAinfo exposé, a possibly unhinged loon who is using the historic artists’ clubhouse as a storage facility for his flea market finds, junk, associates and relatives. DNA’s Amy Zimmer reports that James has … (View original article)
This newly listed English stone manor home is located in the Conyers Farm section of Greenwich, CT. It situated on 10 acres with 800 feet of lake frontage overlooking the Converse Lake. It was designed by
Austin Patterson Disston and built in 2006. The 24-room mansion boasts 11,145 square feet of living space with 8 bedrooms, 10 full and 3 half bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, 6 indoor fireplaces, stylish and modern gourmet kitchen, open concept family/breakfast room, li… (View original article)
Cardiff’s historic castle today became the property of the citizens.
Its official transfer from the Bute family to the city council as custodians for all time of the famous mansion and its pleasant grounds was marked by ceremonies worthy of what was fitly described by the Lord Mayor (Alderman George Ferguson) as a gesture “setting a princely seal upon acts of enlightened enterprise in keeping with the identity of interest between Castle and city traditionally maintaine… (View original article)
The spectacular Casa Loma.
Poonam Gupta Sep 6, 2011, 04.42pm IST
Relatives and friends visiting from India spoke of Mr. Ambani’s (an Indian tycoon and director of Reliance industries) 27 storey skyscraper with 400,000 square foot of living space, called ‘Antillia’, in the middle of prime Mumbai real estate. “Only five to six family members live in it which houses 600 staff members. It has numerous elevators, floors with sauna, theatre, parking spaces for … (View original article)
Restoring castle is a towering challenge
Published: 06/09/2011
SOME people are given a special gift for their 21st birthday such as a new watch or golf clubs.
Nicholas Schellenberg received the keys to Knockhall Castle, near Newburgh, in Aberdeenshire.
“The castle has been in the ownership of my family for hundreds of years and was given to me as present for my 21st birthday and while that may sound … (View original article)
13th century Castle for Sale in France
Asking Price: 985 000 €
Located in the northern part
of the Poitou region, in a town between Angers and Poitiers, this medieval and Romanesque castle starts with 13th century walls, which are
1.80 m (5.9 ft) thick. It features three different shaped, massive towers which were all used for defence purposes. The property is entered via a massive gateway at the foot of a tall, 3-storey square tower.
Once inside… (View original article)
1: All the above mentioned places are must see
indeed. I just love India & its culture.
India is a land of diversity. There are many
cultures that Indians follow. You will see
different colors, language, customs etc. in
different regions of India. There is lot to
explore about India. Everything is so
exciting here from people to places.
Bangalore is the IT hub of India, In Agra,
Taj Mahal is there, one of the wonders of the
world. In Varansi, there are many temples. It
is the pilgrimage … (View original article)
Posted By Claire on September 5, 2011
Photo by Tracy Wilkinson and featured in our Tudor Places Calendar
The beautiful riverside Hampton Court Palace is a treasure trove for Tudor history lovers, which is why it features on all three of our Tudor history tours.
Visitors cannot help but be awestruck at its beauty and excited by the Tudor treasures this still sumptuous palace keeps safe.
The History of Hampton Court Palace
Hampton C… (View original article)
The Moller Villa with its fairytale-like Scandinavian architectural style. [Photo:travel.sina.com.cn]
Shanghai has an impressive collection of mansions and villas built by foreign venturers during the city’s colonial era. Among these, Moller Villa stands out for its fairytale-like appearance and history.
The villa is known among locals as one that was built by a wealthy foreigner for his daughter who dreamed of living in a house like those in the fairytales of Hans Christian… (View original article)
