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News of castles, mansions, palaces and more… |
Published on Thu Jul 14 09:41:31 BST 2011
A brilliant walk here of 3.6 miles, (5.9kms) to see summer flowers, high summer butterflies and ancient trees.
Parking at Forestside’s Christchurch, which was built in 1856 with knapped flint walls like steel armour. Three Irish yews, herb-rich cemetery lawn, and inside a friendly feeling with its arched timbers, east window brightly stained in the shape of Tree-of-Life and the queen eyeing… (View original article)
Balloch Castle could reopen to the public
Jul 15 2011
by Lorraine Waddell, Lennox Herald (main ed)
CRUMBLING Balloch Castle may eventually be opened up to the public again, the Lennox Herald can reveal.
The historic building, which sits at the top of Balloch Park, could be pulling visitors into the area if talks between West Dunbartonshire Council and Glasgow City Council, who own the site, are successful.
The local authorities this we… (View original article)
Thursday, July 14, 2011, by Sarah Firshein
We have our cousins over at Curbed Chicago to thank for the eye candy above: yup, that’s a castle, and yup, it’s smack dab in the ‘burbs of Illinois. Called, appropriately, “The Castle” (not to be confused with California’s “The Palace,” of course!), the compound is on the market for $2M after falling from its original ask of $2.4M. Included: the main house, a tree house, a six-car garage, 3.25 acres, and the infinit… (View original article)
Chateau Lascombes sold for €200 million
14th July, 2011 by Rupert Millar
A French insurance company has bought Bordeaux property Château Lascombes for €200 million.
French company Mutuelle d’Assurances du Corps de Santé Français (MACSF) was reported to have bought the Margaux second growth late last week.
The sale price of €200m is slightly up on Liv-ex’s recent châteaux evaluation, where i… (View original article)
Bastille Day is today, and
I’m daydreaming about the fabulous week I recently spent in the south of France. I fear that most Americans, when they dream of visiting France, get stuck on Paris. And while that’s all well and good, I urge my fellow countrymen and women to explore a few other French cities this summer. Montpellier enchanted me with its easy-going, free-thinking vibe, lively festival nightlife, and the moss-smothered fountains that calm its many green s… (View original article)
Finding the heart of Ariege, the best-kept secret in the the forgotten south of France
By
Andrew Morrod
Last updated at 9:10 AM on 14th July 2011
I doubt the Cathar soldiers noticed as the flames rose beneath their feet and scores were ritually burned to death, but the views across the dramatic mountains of the Ariege region are something to behold.
Today, it is a steep and unnerving climb up towards the great fortress of Montsegur,… (View original article)
Deb,
As always, a beautiful post! I love the wood floors and the gray against the fireplace. The leopard sofa is to die for!
This home is so warm, and I can picture myself in this kitchen.
Hope that your week is going well.
Teresa
xoxo
This is truly beautiful, love all the soft colors, and even the leopard sofa when viewed as part of the entire room. Close-up, that sofa is hideous. :)’s
Bikers take a break while going around the Grand Canal at Versailles Palace.
Julia Pelish Photo/for the Toronto Star
Adrian Brijbassi
Toronto Star
VERSAILLES, FRANCE — When Louis XIV built the Palace of Versailles he said he wanted it to be the envy of Europe. The man who believed he had divine right managed to outdo himself. He … (View original article)
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Grammy-winning singer R. Kelly faces a $2.9 million foreclosure on his suburban Chicago mansion.
Crain’s Chicago Business reported Tuesday that JPMorgan Chase Bank filed the foreclosure lawsuit last month in Cook County Circuit Court. The complaint states that Kelly hasn’t made monthly mortgage payments since June of last year.
Crain’s reports the Olympia Field home’s appraised value fell 26 percent in a year, to $3.8 million in 2010. The original 1999 loan was for $3.5 m… (View original article)