Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Spooky medieval witch marks discovered at Bodiam Castle | Kent Live
Comments (0) Extensive inscriptions and witch marks dating back to the medieval period have been discovered at Bodiam Castle in Sussex. A recent survey commissioned by the National Trust by medieval graffiti expert Matt Champion found a number of significant discoveries which far exceed the quantity of marks the castle was originally thought to have. The … Continue reading
Would you like to own a slice of this refurbished Glasgow convent? – Glasgow Live
It’s a building which is steeped in 154 years of rich history. Rawcliffe Gardens, in the south side of Glasgow, was originally built in 1862 for Victorian businessman Alexander Bannantyne Stewart. However, in 1918 it became a monastery. It remained with the Order of Carmelite nuns until 2006 when it transformed into luxury apartments. Now, … Continue reading
Step inside this Victorian mansion with 11 bedrooms, stables and a library – Glasgow Live
It is reminiscent of a country estate from hit drama Downtown Abbey and it could be yours for over £2.5million. Not got that kind of cash lying around, well fear not you can step inside the Victorian Mansion from the comfort of your sofa with Glasgow Live. The estate has six reception rooms and an … Continue reading
Arbitrator provides recommendations to Wickliffe, police union
The city of Wickliffe and the union representing the city’s police dispatchers are going to take more time to review recommendations from a fact finder regarding unresolved issues standing in the way of a new contract. The hearing, led by Fact Finder Thomas Nowel, involved the Ohio Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, which is representing bargaining unit … Continue reading
Integral House, a Toronto architectural wonder built for $34M, has a buyer after 18 months on market, agent says | National Post
Integral House, one of the most storied accomplishments in Canadian architecture, has finally found a buyer after 18 months on the market. It was the vision of the mathematician and musician James Stewart, built with reverence to both those passions. The 18,000-square-foot house is complex, with curved glass and oak overlooking a ravine in Toronto’s … Continue reading
Connecticut island estate seeks record $175 million | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Connecticut island estate seeks record $175 million Associated Press Posted September 17, 2016 September 17, 2016 Updated September 17, 2016 12:05am STANLEY JESUDOWICH / ASSOCIATED PRESS The 63-acre estate known as Great Island, in Long Island Sound in the affluent suburb of Darien, Conn. The main house has a view of the sound from nearly … Continue reading
Why do wealthy people auction multimillion-dollar homes? – Finance & Commerce
Castle Valer’s interior features 80 rooms. (Submitted photo: Concierge Auctions) Count Spaur zu Flavon und Valer’s family had lived in its 80-room castle in the Dolomites for more than 650 years; having recently poured more than 10 million euros ($11.25 million) into its restoration, the count decided in 2012 that it was time to sell. … Continue reading
Potential buyer emerges for fairytale Highland castle
Carbisdale Castle has been taken off the market and it is believed that a wealthy shoe designer is the new potential buyer who wants to turn it into a private home. Owners the Scottish Youth Hostel Association (SYHA) said that offers for the 109-year-old, 40-bedroom building, sited near Ardgay, are being considered. It is the … Continue reading
Inside Goring Castle… the home of Lady Colin Campbell (From The Argus)
CASTLE Goring is open for business – and Lady C is excited. Lady Colin Campbell has been restoring the once-dilapidated Grade I listed castle just outside Worthing since she bought it in 2013 and this summer she has opened it as a wedding and events venue. “Byron called it the most romantic castle in the … Continue reading
Sam McBride: Another self-inflicted Stormont Castle controversy – Belfast Newsletter
The Executive’s handling of David Gordon’s appointment as its first press secretary is a classic example of why they desperately need a radical change to how they communicate with the public. Stormont has long struggled to project a public image of confidence and proficiency, with its very existence being threatened on numerous occasions since devolution … Continue reading