Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
This $10 Million Dallas Mansion Evokes Roaring Twenties Grandeur
This Dallas mansion, built in the 1920s, evokes the luxury and grandeur that defined the era. Listed by Sotheby’s International Realty, the 1920s-Era Hal Thomson Estate is 12,000-square feet of stunning detail and pure elegance. Oh, and it will only cost you a cool $9.9 million if you want to make it your home. From the moment you … Continue reading
Ross ‘Outlander’ castle cash boost | North Star | News
The Earl of Cromartie, John Mackenzie, outside Castle Leod which has been awarded a heritage grant. Picture: Alison White. A ROSS-shire castle, thought to be the inspiration for TV hit drama Outlander’s Castle Leoch, is to receive a heritage cash boost. Castle Leod at Strathpeffer is among seven projects which will share grants totalling £576,460 … Continue reading
Pipers, dancers and gardeners put on a fantastic show at Floors – The Southern Reporter
Pipers, dancers and gardeners put on a fantastic show at Floors Sorry, we’re having problems with our video player at the moment, but are working to fix it as soon as we can Waiting for Video… Families looking for a fun day out at Floors Castle, near Kelso, on Sunday were not disappointed as pipe … Continue reading
Sudeley Castle to be brought to life with spectacular light show | Gloucestershire Live
Comments (2) A spectacular light show will dazzle the crowds this December as Sudeley Castle plays host to its first ever event of this kind. The historical home will be under the spotlight as visitors descend on the site to watch the castle come alive in the depths of winter. The Spectacle of Light will arrive … Continue reading
Justin Bieber Rents Water Falling Estate On The Big Island Of Hawaii : DESIGN : Design & Trend
(Photo : Courtesy of Concierge Auctions ) Singer/songwriter Justin Bieber certainly doesn’t live the life of a typical 22 year old. Recently, the artist rented one of Hawaii’s most favored pieces of real estate — the Water Falling Estate — located on the Big Island. It is located next to a ravine where one can overlook Hawaii’s … Continue reading
James Margolis Miami | Tahiti Beach | 20 Tahiti Beach Island
Miami cardiologist lists Tahiti Beach mansion in Coral Gables for $22M Gated community is home to hedge funders, pharmaceutical execs, attorneys August 30, 2016 09:45AM 20 Tahiti Beach Island Road and James Margolis A prominent Miami cardiologist is listing his Tahiti Beach Island estate for $21.99 million. The three-story, six-bedroom mansion hit the market last … Continue reading
Walworth County Today | Former Wrigley estate up for sale
Former Wrigley estate up for sale Staff | August 30, 2016 Hillcroft, the former Wrigley estate along Geneva Lake, is up for sale at $16.5 million. Hillcroft stands along 415 feet of shoreline, and has a preserved and enhanced 11,000-square foot mansion with such amenities as a private doc, a carriage house, and a greenhouse. … Continue reading
Amazing ‘WOW’ House in DC’s Woodley Park Going For $12 Million – Washington DC, DC Patch
WASHINGTON, DC — It definitely costs a bundle to get a large house in a swank D.C. neighborhood like Woodley Park, and this huge mansion just a stone’s throw from the National Zoo is proof of that: the cushy abode is listed for an astonishing $12 million. As they say in real estate, location location … Continue reading
The Castle on Cass could get re-purposed to a B&B
The 1892 home is listed for $995,000 That “castle” on Cass could have a new use very soon. A bed and breakfast. Neighbors, however – mainly, the castle is next door owned by Rob and Diane Reinhart – are already concerned. They’re worried about parking – there are five off-street spots and two inside the garage … Continue reading
Lost in the Great Fire: which London buildings disappeared in the 1666 blaze? | Cities | The Guardian
“Oh the miserable and calamitous spectacle!” wrote John Evelyn in 1666, “mine eyes … now saw above 10,000 houses all in one flame.” The conflagration he witnessed from 2-5 September destroyed much of the medieval metropolis, swallowing 400 streets, 13,200 houses, 87 churches, and 44 livery halls. Many of the City of London’s most iconic … Continue reading