Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
10 treasures of Ireland’s ancient east
A round practically every corner in Ireland’s Ancient East you can discover fascinating echoes of the past. This region holds some of the world’s finest examples of prehistoric ingenuity, a wealth of early Christian monasteries, massive medieval castles and sprawling abbeys, and great landed estates. A new guidebook by archaeologist Neil Jackman helps people to discover … Continue reading
7 Scottish castles that are almost affordable (thanks in part to Brexit)
The immediate aftermath of June’s shock Brexit result saw the pound crash to lows not seen in 30 years against the dollar, which means investing in prime pieces of Scotland’s history just got that much more affordable (for Americans, at least). Although the prospect of a second Scottish referendum on independence may temper the future, here are seven castles to dream on … Continue reading
Decades-old dream nears completion | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News
After 30 years of planning and three years of building, Dot Smith’s castle north of Oamaru is nearing completion. North Otago reporter Shannon Gillies caught up with Mrs Smith for a look inside a dream. Little touches of glamour and grandeur lace the hallways of Dot Smith’s personal castle. They can be seen in the … Continue reading
Renowned Côr Meibion Colwyn visits Canada | Common Ground
Côr Meibion Colwyn pictured at a concert at Conwy Castle on the north coast of Wales. • Over the Labour Day weekend (September 1-4) the multi-award-winning male choir, Côr Meibion Colwyn from North Wales, will be the featured choir at the North American Festival of Wales, held in Calgary this year. Music director Tudur … Continue reading
Central Park Kicks Off $300M Fundraiser for Crumbling Infrastructure – Upper East Side – DNAinfo New York
Belvedere Castle in Central Park needs major upgrades, according to the Central Park Conservancy. View Full Caption Flickr/massmatt CENTRAL PARK – New York’s most iconic park may be beautiful and verdant, but behind the scenes it needs a lot of work to keep it that way with roughly 42 million annual visitors. That’s why on … Continue reading
Historic Brick Farm 30 Minutes from NYC Is Up for $10.5 Million – Bloomberg
In 1988, Peter Simon, then a managing director at Kidder Peabody, was approached about a “development opportunity” in New Vernon, N.J., which happened to be the town his parents had lived in for decades. When he arrived at the 44-acre property, he found an ivy-covered brick mansion, peony gardens, a barn, and caretakers’ cottages. “What … Continue reading
Matt Lauer Lists His Stunning Hamptons Mansion for $18 Million: See Inside!
Just on the heels of purchasing Richard Gere’s sprawling Hamptons estate for $36.5 million, Today show anchor Matt Lauer put his own Hamptons home on the market for $17.995 million. The luxurious home in Sag Harbor, which Lauer built with his wife Annette around 2001, sits on 25 acres of rolling lawns and gardens. The 8,000-square-foot mansion has six bedrooms, … Continue reading
Salford Red Devils Foundation statement on Buile Hill Mansion development – SalfordOnline.com
Salford Red Devils Foundation statement on Buile Hill Mansion development Tom Rodgers Fri 15th July, 2:01 PMSalford News Salford Red Devils Foundation have made the below statement after a piece discussing their possible move into a derelict Georgian hall in Salford was published on SalfordOnline.com on Thursday 14 July. “Salford Red Devils Foundation (SRDF) wishes … Continue reading
The Famous Berry Gordy ‘Motown Mansion’ Wants $1.3M – Curbed Detroit
[Andrew Jameson/Wikimedia Commons] Berry Gordy’s old homestead in Detroit—the luxurious ‘Motown Mansion’—just hit the market with a chart-topping ask: $1,295,000. The “mansion” word gets tossed around for a wide variety of homes, but Gordy’s old place earns it with over-the-top amenities and a massive footprint. Built in 1917, the 10,500-square-foot house comes with ten bedrooms, … Continue reading
This amazing Cork mansion is so massive there’s a SECOND HOUSE in the garden – Irish Mirror Online
This Cork mansion nothing short of amazing. It may be located just a 20-minute drive from Cork Airport, but Ardnacarraig House is in a world of its own. River view The stunning 696 square metre estate is surrounded by an incredible 19 acres of private, manicured gardens and lush forest. It even enjoys direct access … Continue reading