Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Best of the Best 2016: Journeys | Resorts: Ashford Castle | Paid Issue
Ireland’s most storied country resort was the comeback of the year, thanks to a $75 million renovation by its deep-pocketed new owners, the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. The French designer Philippe Bonino led a true transformation of the estate, preserving centuries-old woodwork, marble, and antiques and customizing every inch of new fabric, silk, and fringe. … Continue reading
Beer Tastes Better in the Shadow of a Swedish Castle | MUNCHIES
I am standing in the shadow of a medieval Swedish castle that looks like the building lovechild of Disneyworld and the Taj Mahal. Simon Irvine—nephew of famous lost mountaineer Andrew Irvine—is pushing a handful of hot compost under my nose. It smells, as all great compost heaps tend to do, like digestive biscuits, hay, snapped … Continue reading
Fire breaks out at Grade II listed Valentines Mansion | Daily Star
Firefighters tackling blaze at Great British Bake Off location FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a blaze at a Grade II listed manor that played host to the Great British Bake Off. By Margi Murphy / Published 25th May 2016 WIKICREATIVECOMMONS FIRE: Twenty firefighters are currently at the scene Twenty one firefighters and four fire engines rushed to … Continue reading
Manchester diocese aims to move Victorian mansion | New Hampshire
MANCHESTER — After backing away from an earlier ultimatum, the Diocese of Manchester once again wants the 128-year-old Victorian mansion that served as home to a prominent Manchester financier, three bishops, and nuns moved from its historic location.But no deadline is attached to the latest decision. “There are no definitive plans for the building at … Continue reading
Brooklyn Heights multifamily property 146 Willow St. morphs into $18 million mansion | Brooklyn Daily Eagle
Nice price. We’re talking about the $18 million sum that Shahrzad Khayami wants for 146 Willow St. It would be a record for Brooklyn if that’s what the house sells for. Last winter, we drew readers’ attention to this Brooklyn Heights Historic District property, which is identified in city Buildings Department records as an 11-family … Continue reading
‘Forgotten’ mansion on sale for £3m is full of religious statues and spooky decor – Mirror Online
A 250-year-old mansion that’s packed with spooky atmosphere and features some unusual decor has gone on the market for a cool £2.95million. One of London’s ‘forgotten’ properties, Malplaquet House is a rare surviving mansion dating from 1741 and preserves a wealth of historic detail and features. The ‘secret’ spooky home is Grade II listed and … Continue reading
Excavation begins at historic Lancaster Castle Hill site – BBC News
Image caption A new excavation is taking place at Lancaster Castle Hill A new archaeological dig has begun near Lancaster Castle with the aim of learning more about its Roman past. The two-week Castle Hill project hopes to confirm theories it was once the site of a much bigger Roman shore fort. A succession of … Continue reading
Drake’s Toronto mega-mansion plans revealed – including a basketball court and a trophy room
The blueprints for the enormous mansion Drake is planning to build in Toronto were revealed over the weekend – and they’re as ambitious as you’d expect.Amongst other little luxuries, the Canadian crooner is having a basketball court installed in the basement and a hot tub on his roof. There are also plans for a bar … Continue reading
Local non-profit revamps effort to save historic castle in Johnson City | WJHL
JOHNSON CITY, TN (WJHL)- A local non-profit says they are racing against the clock in order to raise millions of dollars to save a local castle. The Oaks Castle, built in the 1920’s and once a private residence, is now on the market for just over 1.5 million dollars. Cher Cornett with Create Appalachia says instead … Continue reading
The inside story of how £9.1m will transform Norwich Castle – News – Eastern Daily Press
The inside story of how £9.1m will transform Norwich Castle 10:10 22 May 2016 Trevor Heaton Norwich Castle as Royal Palace: An artist’s impression of the Castle Keep with the reinstated Norman layout. Archant As Norwich Castle prepares for its most exciting changes for 122 years, Trevor Heaton hears the inside story of the multi-million … Continue reading