Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
11th Duke of Rutland is banned from driving after being caught speeding four times in eight months | Daily Mail Online
Wealthy aristocrat who owns Pride and Prejudice mansion is banned from driving after being caught speeding four times in eight months The 11th Duke of Rutland was caught speeding four times in eight monthsHe was banned from driving for 12 months after admitting to the chargesThe peer, 57, lives in Belvoir Castle, on a 15,000-acre … Continue reading
Simon estate in Carmel hits market for $25 million
The widow of real estate developer Mel Simon has placed their immense Carmel estate—complete with a 50,000-square-foot mansion and its own private golf course—on the market with an asking price of $25 million. The 106-acre property known as Asherwood was listed on Tuesday through Carpenter Realtors in Fishers, according to the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of … Continue reading
LPC Approves Faux-Classical Mansion on Notorious UES Site of Blown Up Townhouse | 6sqft
Ghoulish history be damned, the Woodbine Company has just received tentative design approvals from the Landmarks Preservation Commission to build a single-family, faux-classical mansion upon the parcel where Dr. Nicholas Bartha blew up his townhouse ten years ago. The now vacant 20′ x 100′ parcel once held the home of Dr. Bartha who purposely tampered … Continue reading
Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page to improve Kensington property after blocking Robbie Williams’ | Daily Mail Online
Published: 19:34 EST, 12 July 2016 | Updated: 03:21 EST, 13 July 2016 Not satisfied with successfully opposing the extensive home refurbishment plans of his pop singer neighbour Robbie Williams, Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page has now kicked the former Take That star while he’s down. I can disclose that the 72-year-old guitarist is to … Continue reading
Voices From the Grave: Barnes Mansion | The Rock River Times
By Kathi KresolContributor The sounds of long-forgotten music are heard in the halls of a home on Rockford’s west side. The house was built on the Rock River in 1893 by W.F. Barnes for his family. The music has been heard by several employees of the Burpee Natural History Museum who now owns the building. … Continue reading
Park life in striking Georgian mansion – Independent.ie
Milltown Park is an 18th century house on 285ac of tillage and grazing land just a few kilometres from the famous monastic school. It is for sale by private treaty with a guide price of €2.75m. Located close to Shinrone, Milltown Park was built by the Spunner family in 1720 and is still in the … Continue reading
No Landmarks Approval Yet for 85-89 Jane Street Mega-Mansion, West Village – New York YIMBY
Jane Street has been a hot spot for controversial projects of late. The latest was a proposal for a mega-mansion at 85-89 Jane Street. The presentation packed the house at the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday, where no decision was rendered. Existing conditions at 85-89 Jane Street The site sits between Washington and Greenwich streets … Continue reading
Price drop! Couple knocks $1 million off asking price | WTVR.com
The home at 5103 Cary Street Road has hit the market. Photos courtesy of CVRMLS. The home at 5103 Cary Street Road has hit the market. Photos courtesy of CVRMLS. RICHMOND, Va. — A mansion for sale in Richmond’s West End just got more affordable – by about $1 million. The home of Bill and … Continue reading
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Bob Hope’s Legendary Luxe Estate in L.A. Still for Sale for $12M – Real Estate News and Advice – realtor.com
realtor.com; Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images Legendary comedian Bob Hope had serious real estate in his portfolio. After his death in 2003 and that of his wife, Dolores, in 2011, the legacy of his properties lives on. The couple’s compound in Los Angeles can still be picked up for $12 million. While no doubt a hefty sum, it’s a fraction of its original asking price. It … Continue reading