Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Durham Castle’s battles far from over as Durham University renews conservation bid – Chronicle Live
Conservationists have renewed a bid to save the oldest surviving building Durham from decay. Believed to date from around 1080, the atmospheric Norman Chapel has survived “remarkably intact” from the original foundation of Durham Castle, and is one of the site’s most important spaces. But Durham University say the 1,000 year old monument has a … Continue reading
E.L. James Buys $7.25 Million Mansion in L.A. | Celebuzz
Fifty Shades of Grey author E.L. James just dropped $7.25 million on an incredibly impressive mansion nestled in the hills of L.A. The 5,616-square-foot home boasts five bedrooms and seven bathrooms. The multi-level mansion comes features a high-tech kitchen complete with high-end finishes and a walk-in chilled wine room. Each room comes with a spectacular view of … Continue reading
Detroit’s Most Expensive Home Is a Restored Victorian Masterpiece
http://jewelofdetroit.com/Parts of Detroit are revving up when it comes to real estate. In fact, the metro Detroit area hit an eight-year high in home values this year. But what if you don’t want to score a bargain in a city where the median sale price is $40,000? Then we’d steer you in the direction of … Continue reading
Five Alternatives to the World’s Most Expensive Home – Mansion Global
The world marveled this week at the listing of Villa Les Cèdres. The princely property, located in the exclusive enclave of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, comes with 10 bedrooms, a storied history and a $1.1 billion price tag, making it the world’s most expensive home. While taking nothing away from the lovely Les Cèdres, a quick stroll through Mansion Global’s … Continue reading
Abandoned Mosman mansion Morella could sell for $8 million at auction
On the Mosman foreshore where designer statement homes with manicured gardens and swimming pools compete for the best views over Sydney Harbour the Morella mansion is a standout. But this is no Corben Architects-designed home geared to gain the most capital gain from every square metre. What sets Morella apart from its A-class asset neighbours … Continue reading
1960 San Antonio Street | Berkeley Mansion
After sitting untouched for a decade, a mansion returns to the market The elegant Berkeley, Calif. manse is asking $7.5 million August 27, 2016 03:00PM 1960 San Antonio Street One of Berkeley’s best mansions is on the market once again after sitting vacant for more than a decade. The12,000-square-foot house is asking $7.5 million. Sitting … Continue reading
Anyone got a spare £34m? Price lowered on Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Majorcan mansion – Wales Online
Welsh star Catherine Zeta-Jones and her husband Michael Douglas are still trying to find a bidder for their Majorca mansion. The 247-acre property originally had a reported £41m price tag but that now stands at £34m – some £7m less. The estate, which went on the market two years ago has a vineyard, cinema and … Continue reading
Castles vulnerable to invasions amid ‘perfect temperature’ for visits – BT
English Heritage is on track to welcome a record-breaking 1.9 million visitors to its castles, palaces and forts this summer due to what it believes has been the “perfect temperature”. The average maximum temperature in England for July and the first half of August was 21C (70F), according to the Met Office. This was described … Continue reading
Malahide group to challenge adventure park plans
Campaigners have vowed to bring a legal challenge against a decision by Fingal County Council to approve planning for a forest adventure facility in the woodlands of the Malahide Demesne in Co Dublin. The development is to include a car park extension as well as the installation of tree-top zip-lines in a five-hectare area of … Continue reading
Nottingham Castle’s transformation takes significant step forward with Heritage Lottery Fund bid | Nottingham Post
Comments (2) Nottingham Castle’s transformation has taken a significant step forward as the second round of the funding bid is submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund. Earlier this year, plans were put in for the £24 million revamp of the tourist attraction, with the aim of to establishing the castle as a world-class visitor centre. Money … Continue reading