Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Escape to the country in this fairy tale like mansion – complete with its own Hansel and Gretel style bothy – Glasgow Live
City life in Glasgow can be exhilarating, but eventually, we all dream of making the move to the rolling countryside, with wonderful landscapes to admire and acres of land to roam in. This mid-18th century home on the outskirts of Glasgow is the ideal place to turn that dream into a reality. Read More Kennox … Continue reading
Irene Brant Zelinsky Sells Greenwich Mansion for $5.5 Million – Bloomberg
In 1980 the paper mill tycoon Murray Brant and his son Peter paid $18 million for a 1,400-acre tract in Greenwich, Conn., and developed it into a high-end residential community called Conyers Farm. The land comprises parcels totaling 10 acres or more; the Brants gave first choice to Peter’s sister, Irene Brant Zelinsky. “I had the pick of any … Continue reading
Atlanta home for sale: $6.8M Tuxedo Park mansion | www.ajc.com
We’ve written about some beautiful homes before, but this one is on another level. This $6.8 million mansion for sale in Buckhead’s Tuxedo Park boasts a killer combination of a picturesque yard, stately exterior and tasteful interior. The home has six beds, nine bathrooms, four half-baths and more than 17,000 square feet. The master on … Continue reading
This Old Château – PALATE PRESS
“The neighborhood is certainly right,” the buyer must have thought. “Those rich Rothschild cousins live just a few vine rows away, over on the other side of D2. And the Tesserons at Pontet-Canet seem like good people, even though they have just recently moved here – well, 40 years ago – from Cognac. But they … Continue reading
Lisbon villa contains swimming pool, glass lift and vertical garden and on sale for £1.3m | Daily Mail Online
Published: 05:58 EST, 21 July 2016 | Updated: 09:37 EST, 21 July 2016 Guaranteed to make your neighbours green with envy, this eccentric house with a garden covering its outside walls could be yours. The modern urban home, which is for sale for €1,575,000 (£1,313,797) with luxury estate agents Fine & Country, lies in the prestigious … Continue reading
Book of the week: Apethorpe: the story of an English country house – Country Life
Our country houses are so much richer than we imagine. John Goodall is impressed by this exemplary new study. Apethorpe: the story of an English country house Edited by Kathryn Morrison (Yale University Press, £60) The dramatic rescue of apethorpe from two decades of neglect by the actions of east Northamptonshire Council and the former … Continue reading
What’s hot, and what’s not, in the country | Bricks & Mortar | The Times & The Sunday Times
Blur captured the mood of fed-up urbanites when they sang about a hacked-off city dweller turning his life around after moving to a “very big house in the country”. Two decades later, it remains the dream of many. Compared with built-up spots where land comes at a premium and competition is fierce, it’s possible to … Continue reading
Luxemburger Wort – What does the future hold for Sanem Castle?
There are no concrete plans for Sanem Castle, and renovations will have to wait, stated Luxembourg Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna when questioned in Parliament about the now vacant building. The castle has been owned by the state since 1972 and was used for many years as a children’s home. Recent occupant, “Centre virtuel de la … Continue reading
Romanian couple escape city life to build Hobbit-esque castle | News — The Calvert Journal
If you ever find yourself in Transylvania, be sure to pay a visit to the new Clay Castle of the Valley of Fairies, an eco-friendly fairytale castle. Clay Castle was built over the course of two years by a Romanian couple, who sold their home near Bucharest and decided to up sticks and move to … Continue reading
Ambassadog George welcomed to Dundas Castle | The Edinburgh Reporter
VisitScotland’s Ambassadog George was welcomed by golden retrievers Burn, Beech and Bark the resident dogs at Dundas Castle and who were happy to show George how to welcome the tourists. George is now setting off on his new role as the official canine ambassador representing the spirit of Scotland. As a five star venue which … Continue reading