Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Victorian mansion on sale in Brush Park – WXYZ.com
(WXYZ) – A Victorian mansion that is now an apartment building is on sale in Brush Park. Matt O’Laughlin, a real estate broker, said, “There is a lot of buzz in the neighborhood. The building used to be a dilapidated mansion, until it was renovated. It was built in 1885 and is now called “The … Continue reading
A Rare Look Inside Lincoln Park’s Enormous ‘Morningstar Mansion’ – Curbed Chicago
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Tudor mansion near Prince William and Kate Middleton back on the market for £3m | Daily Mail Online
Published: 07:16 EST, 6 April 2016 | Updated: 11:01 EST, 6 April 2016 A sprawling Tudor mansion a short drive from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s country home and with royal connections of its own has gone back on the market for £3million. Built between 1520 and 1530, Wolterton Manor House, in East Barsham, … Continue reading
Elasticospa+3: The restoration of a country house in Salice | Floornature
The country house in Salice (Pordenone) designed by Elasticospa+3 is one of those projects rarely found on the North Italian plains. The Elasticospa+3’s approach is a departure from the traditional renovation of a country house that has lost its function of family house with attached buildings, such as stables and barns. There is no trace … Continue reading
Plans for hotel in Chateau de Versailles unveiled – France – RFI
Plans for hotel in Chateau de Versailles unveiled By David Roe Issued on 04-04-2016 Modified 04-04-2016 to 12:42 The luxury hotel chain at the heart of the French LOV Group, has been given permission to open a hotel close to the Orangerie in the Chateau of Versailles. The hotel, which is expected to open in … Continue reading
UNESCO Park of Pena Palace in Portugal to Host ‘Point of View’ Art Project | BLOUIN ARTINFO
The Romanticist Pena National Palace, one the Seven Wonders of Portugal and a UNESCO world heritage site, is set to become an open gallery this may with a contemporary art project announced that is due to feature ten world renowned artists. Intended to present a dialogue between man and nature, the exhibition “Point of View” … Continue reading
Chef Alain Ducasse to open luxury hotel and restaurant at Palace of Versailles | Travel | Malay Mail Online
Chef Alain Ducasse to open luxury hotel and restaurant at Palace of Versailles The luxury boutique hotel in the Palace of Versailles will feature about 20 rooms and a fine dining restaurant. — Picture courtesy of Filip Fuxa /shutterstock.comPARIS, April 4 — Celebrity French chef Alain Ducasse has been chosen to lead a project that … Continue reading
Hamlet’s castle in Elsinore, Denmark – Airbnb – Business Insider
AirbnbSituated on the Danish coast, Kronborg Castle yields stunning views of Sweden.If you’ve ever dreamed of living like a Shakespeare character for a day, you could soon find out what it’s like. Airbnb is offering two guests the chance to spend a night at Kronborg Castle — the castle from “Hamlet” — in Helsingør, Denmark. … Continue reading
Connecticut Nightmare Castle Now Down to $39 Million – Curbed
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Queen approves £27m Windsor Castle revamp as 90th birthday approaches
Following a public debate over who should fund the rebuilding of the Castle, the Queen agreed to pay 70 per cent of the £36.5m cost herself, and opened Buckingham Palace to the public for the first time to generate extra income. As part of a deal with the then prime minister, John Major, she also … Continue reading