Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
North Bute Lit: The story of the unconventional Princess Louise – The Buteman
The members of North Bute Literary Society were ‘royally’ entertained and educated this week when Denise Thompson, a guide at Inveraray Castle, gave a short biography of Queen Victoria’s sixth child, Louise, who married John Campbell and later became the ninth Duchess of Argyll. Denise described Louise through her interests and the people who most … Continue reading
In Photos: 10 American Castles For Sale | Photos – ABC News
Home > Money 10 Castles on Sale in the U.S. From California to Massachusetts, here are 10 castles on sale. (View original article)
Historic find during restoration at the Castle Keep in Newcastle – Journal Live
Historic find during restoration at the Castle Keep in Newcastle 18 Nov 2013 10:40 A North East landmark’s history has been illuminated by finds during a restoration project A North East landmark’s history has been illuminated by finds during a restoration project. Left forgotten behind a kitchen cupboard for almost a hundred years, items discovered … Continue reading
Gossip | Rihanna Puts L.A. Mansion Up For Rent | Singersroom
Rihanna Puts L.A. Mansion Up For Rent JusMusicTuesday, November 12, 2013 After completely vacating her Pacific Palisades mansion last month (October 2013) for several reasons including safety precautions due to trespassers, stalkers and attempted burglars, the pop superstar will be renting out the California home for $65,000 per month. Rihanna Vacates Mansion Following Crime Spree … Continue reading
How Toronto demolished the finest mansion in Canada
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario David Onley is one of four Canadian viceregal representatives to be (officially) homeless. Toronto pulled down its last government house, an astonishingly opulent mansion even among its Rosedale neighbours, in 1959 in the name of cost saving. 98 years ago, on 15 November 1915, the first official guests were welcomed inside … Continue reading
In Photos: Celebrity Realty | Photos – ABC News
Home > Money Matt Damon Cuts Price of Miami Home and Other Celeb Realty Matt Damon’s Miami mansion takes a million dollar price drop. (View original article)
InTowner Publishing Corp. » The Blaine Mansion at Dupont Circle
The grand red brick mansion just west of Dupont Circle at 2000 Massachusetts Avenue, NW was designed by architect John Fraser and built in 1881 for James G. Blaine, one of the most prominent and powerful politicians of the 19th century. While the house still bears his name to this day, Blaine occupied it for … Continue reading
£100m mansion for sale on London’s Billionaire’s Row (but Saudi Prince owner wants transaction to remain a secret) | Mail Online
£100m mansion for sale on London’s Billionaire’s Row (but Saudi Prince owner wants transaction to remain a secret) Prince’s detached, three-storey property is in Kensington, West LondonThe average house price on Billionaire’s Row’ is a staggering £19.2millionOther residents include the Sultan of Brunei, Britain’s richest man Lakshmi Mittal and the founder of Foxtons estate agents, … Continue reading
14th Century Castle on One of Tuscany’s Last Great Private Estates Listed at $26 Million
14th Century Castle on One of Tuscany’s Last Great Private Estates Listed at $26 MillionPosted: Jul. 24th, 2013 | Comments 0 | Make a Comment Photos Courtesy of Christie’s International Real EstateLa Selva, one of TuscanyÂ’s last great private estates, has been listed for sale by ChristieÂ’s International Real Estate for about $26 million. Set … Continue reading
The restoration of Astley Castle | Premier Construction Magazine
Originally used as a fortified manor for the Royal family, Astley Castle is a landmark building in Warwickshire. Although not viewed as a castle in the traditional sense, the site comprises a moated castle, a gateway and curtain walls, a church, lake and gardens. Astley Castle has a long and interesting history, however in 1978 … Continue reading