Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
5 Georgia Locations That Starred On The Silver Screen | WABE 90.1 FM
Georgia has been a hub of filmmaking, especially in recent years, thanks to an attractive tax credit that brings crew and filmmakers into the state. Financial benefits in addition to a variety of beautiful landscapes and scenery make Georgia the perfect place for many projects to take form. “We have a diverse state as far … Continue reading
Stunning Soughton Hall Hotel revamp revealed – Daily Post
The new owners of a historic mansion house and luxury wedding venue have unveiled a £100,000 refurbishment as part of an ambitious investment programme. A stylish makeover has taken place at Soughton Hall Hotel, near Northop, Flintshire, to “breathe new life” into the striking building which was built as a Bishop’s Palace in 1714. Manchester-based … Continue reading
Hidden London Mansion Transports You Back to 1741, Asks $4.3M – Curbed
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Neighbor Deep Into Twinkies Buying Playboy Mansion, Says WSJ
The Playboy mansion in Los Angeles is about to be sold to a neighbor, an adjacent property owner who also co-owns Hostess Brands, maker of Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs.Granted, there have been lots of stories about Hugh Heffner’s bunny playhouse being sold, but this one comes from The Wall Street Journal. Daren Metropoulos, a … Continue reading
6 reasons to visit the Palace of Versailles – Louis XIV’s spectacular chateau – BT
Central to the plot of BBC Two’s controversially raunchy Versailles is the titular palace occupied by King Louis XIV. As the series continues, we take a look at why the French king was so enamoured with the former hunting lodge, and why you should go and visit. 1. It’s one of the world’s biggest palaces … Continue reading
Westinghouse Castle goes for $100,000 at sheriff’s sale | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
After years of planning and courting investors, John Graf finally has his castle. Mr. Graf, president and CEO of the Priory Hospitality Group on the North Side, bought the Westinghouse Castle in Wilmerding at sheriff’s sale Monday for $100,000. He was the lone bidder. He plans to renovate the massive property, a five-story sandstone that … Continue reading
Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion is about to acquire a new owner – CBS News
LOS ANGELES — Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Mansion is about to acquire a new owner — the wealthy businessman who lives next door. Representatives for Playboy Enterprises and Daren Metropoulos confirmed Monday that Metropoulos’ bid to buy Hefner’s man cave is in escrow. Both sides declined to reveal the sale price until escrow closes, but a … Continue reading
A photo of Steve Cohen’s demolished $62-million mansion
Hampton Pix Steve Cohen’s Further Lane home that he purchased in 2013 is almost completely torn down as of June 2, 2016. Ever wonder what a destroyed house in the Hamptons looks like? Check this out. The image below shows the now-dismantled $62.5-million mansion belonging to hedge fund manager Steve Cohen. What remains of the … Continue reading
The history of Buckingham Palace’s balcony: a focal point for national celebration | History Extra
From George V’s appearance on the eve of the First World War to Prince William and Kate Middleton’s post-wedding kiss in 2011, the Buckingham Palace balcony has been the setting of many iconic moments in history. Here, ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday celebrations, Ed Owens explores the history of the famous balcony… Monday … Continue reading
Olafar Eliasson installs hovering waterfall at Palace of Versailles
A towering waterfall appears to fall from midair into the Grand Canal at the Palace of Versailles as part of Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson’s latest exhibition (+ slideshow). Cascading from high above the surface of the pool, the Waterfall installation appears as a torrent of water of with no discernible source when viewed from the … Continue reading