Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Tuesday History: Impressions of Asheville from 1911 | Mountain Xpress
In 1911, W.A. Shafor of Hamilton, Ohio visited Asheville. During his stay, he felt compelled to write down as much as he could about this unusual city, for his friends and family back home. Below is a section of his letter, which was published in his hometown newspaper in Hamilton. The Asheville Citizen-Times reprinted Shafor’s letter years later, in … Continue reading
Former England boss Glenn Hoddle puts £1.8million luxury Spanish villa on the market – Irish Mirror Online
Ever fancied buying a house off a former England manager? Got £1.8million to spare? You might just be in luck. Glenn Hoddle has just put his luxury five-bed Costa del Sol mansion on the market. The Spanish home in Sotogrande boasts a private swimming pool and a huge balcony as well as large dining and … Continue reading
San Francisco’s new most expensive home – Business Insider
Sotheby’sThere’s a new most expensive home in San Francisco. Following the $3 million price cut of 2250 Vallejo, a stunning, 14,360-square-foot home on Scott Street is now the city’s priciest, Curbed SF reported. It’s listed for $28.5 million — and it’s easy to see why. The Italianate villa, located in the ritzy neighborhood of Pacific Heights, … Continue reading
Pricespotter: How much for this Magnolia Mediterranean villa? – Curbed Seattle
PriceSpotter is Curbed’s asking price guessing game. We provide you with some details and pictures from a real estate listing, and you take a crack at the price in the comments. Tomorrow we reveal the answer. And hey, no cheating! Grid View What Is It?: 3-BR, 3-bath Mediterranean-themed mansion in Magnolia’s Lawton Wood community. Home Square … Continue reading
Knights do battle at Eltham Palace’s annual joust | Greenwich.co.uk
Knights do battle at Eltham Palace’s annual joust June 21, 2016 By Greenwich.co.uk Leave a Comment HISTORIC Eltham Palace has once again played host to the Grand Medieval Joust. Knights representing the north, south, east and west displayed their skilfulness and equestrianism in a thrilling battle at the tilt yard on the meadow behind Eltham Palace last … Continue reading
Pasadena Now » Growing Up on Millionaire’s Row: Museum to Launch Immersive Fenyes Mansion Tour | Pasadena California, Hotels,CA Real Estate,Restaurants,City Guide… – Pasadena.com
Fenyes Mansion – Photo: Eric Politzer The elegant drawing room – Photo: Marlyn Woo/Joanne Wilborn Imagine the experience of a child in the year 1910 on Pasadena’s famed “Millionaire’s Row.” This July, Pasadena Museum of History inaugurates an exclusive new interactive tour experience for young visitors and their adult companions. Growing Up on Millionaire’s Row … Continue reading
SEO: David Geffen | 26 West End Road | Hamptons Real Estate
Hamptons fan David Geffen sheds one of two estates for $67M Mogul sold Georgica Pond estate after picking up Lilly Pond Lane home for $70M June 21, 2016 02:11PM 26-30 West End Road in East Hampton (inset: David Geffen) Even billionaires don’t need two tony estates in the Hamptons. Just months after buying a two-acre … Continue reading
Historic Armstrong House sold to hotelier | BiS | Business in Savannah News
The historic Armstrong House, home for a nearly half-century to a storied Savannah law firm — and earlier to Armstrong Junior College — has been sold to hotelier Richard C. Kessler, owner of The Mansion on Forsyth Park, the Bohemian Hotel on the Savannah Riverfront and developer of Plant Riverside on West River Street. The … Continue reading
Alain Ducasse’s Palace of Versailles Restaurant Opens in September – Eater
French mega-chef Alain Ducasse announced plans to open a restaurant at the Palace of Versailles in April, and now it appears the launch date is coming soon. Ducasse has revealed a timeline that targets a September debut for Ore, which will offer separate lunch and dinner experiences. “During the day, the restaurant Ore is an elegant … Continue reading
A ‘Vote Remain’ sign was projected onto Cardiff Castle – Wales Online
This was the scene that greeted passers by in Cardiff city centre on Tuesday night. Motorists, pedestrians and those out and about just before 10pm would have noticed something very different about one of Cardiff ‘s best-known and beloved landmarks, Cardiff Castle . The sign appeared on the castle wall thanks to a projector Someone … Continue reading