Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Register now for the chance to win a wedding worth over £20,000 in our competition – Chronicle Live
The Chronicle has teamed up with the magnificent Mansion House, Jesmond, to give one lucky couple a helping hand towards the wedding of their dreams. Worth more than £20,000, our amazing wedding package is the biggest we’ve given away yet, and includes everything a couple needs to make their big day truly memorable. The winning … Continue reading
Developments unveiled for historic country house | Insider Media Ltd
20th Jun 2016 Wales Stephen Farrell The historic Parc Howard museum and art gallery could be converted for use as a wedding and conference venue under new plans. Carmarthenshire County Council has unveiled a series of proposals for the 19th century mansion house, with potential uses including a wedding and banqueting venue, conferencing suites and … Continue reading
Mansion Monday: Walk to Magazine Street, head to parade route from this Uptown home | Mansion Mondays – WDSU Home
This week’s Mansion Monday takes us Uptown, where a three-story home on Marengo Street is on the market for $1,499,000. The 4,260-square-foot home at 1203 Marengo St. comes with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and two half-bathrooms. Some of the features inside the home include 12-foot ceilings, fireplaces and mantels in double parlors that have been transformed … Continue reading
Seeing the sights of Springfield | The Chronicle Herald
It was startling to see such an important part of Halifax history sitting in the back rooms of a run-down jewelry store in Indian Orchard, Massachusetts, just outside Springfield. The Titanic Historical Society was founded by a New Englander named Edward Kamuda who got hooked on the lore of the White Star liner after seeing … Continue reading
Stunning ‘WOW’ House in McLean Up for a Cool $7 Mil – Mclean VA Patch
A gorgeous mansion located on a quiet cul-de-sac is up for sale — and the price is just as staggering as its appearance. The 5-bed, 7-bath mansion located on Founders Ridge Lane is more than 12,000 square feet and boasts “the finest in luxury living,” according to a Zillow listing. It is being listed for … Continue reading
Chichlet Mansion | John Novogratz
Novogratz restores Park Slope mansion: VIDEO Watch John Novogratz transform the Chiclet Mansion June 19, 2016 05:00PM The Chichlet Mansion One of Park Slope’s most elegant mansions has been restored to its original glory by the famed designer family, Novogratz. John Novogratz — the brother of Robert and wife, Cortney, known for there interior design … Continue reading
Montacute House to be closed during BBC filming of Wolf Hall | Blackmore Vale Magazine
Comments (0) The BBC’s latest costume drama is coming to South Somerset with the filming of Hilary Mantel’s books “Wolf Hall” and “Bring up the bodies” which will mean some closures at Montacute House and Barrington Court. The film crews chose the National Trust properties because of the authentic interiors and surroundings which match the Tudor … Continue reading
This $4.5M Buckhead mansion isn’t just on sale—it’s a mystery | www.ajc.com
Some people know how to sell their homes with a touch of intrigue. According to its Zillow description, this mansion in the Tuxedo Court neighborhood of Buckhead has “more specialty details than can possibly be described.” Mysterious! What is described, though, is the house’s elevator, four-car garage, high ceilings, wine cellar, home theater, gym, billiard … Continue reading
Farm vehicle stolen from country house in Spilsby – Skegness Standard
Police are looking for a farm vehicle that was stolen from Gunby Estate, Spilsby, during the week. A Kubota RTV900MR, registration number FX64 DPO, was stolen from Gunby Estate, Hall and Gardens between 3.30pm on Wednesday and 7.30am on Thursday. Thieves were reported to have driven the Kubota, with serial number 72794 and engine number … Continue reading
Middle-classes ditching traditional rental properties to become guardians for mansions and stately homes
Alongside her day job in construction Sophie is a photographer and enjoys taking snaps of the abundant wildlife in her back garden including badgers, squirrels and pheasants as well as flowers like foxgloves, daffodils and snowdrops. Her “unit”, which includes a kitchenette and living area, costs just £300 a month. She said: “Sometimes when I’m … Continue reading