Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Jeff Herzog selling $14 million Silverleaf mansion in Scottsdale; see photos from the inside – Phoenix Business Journal
Whether you’re freshening up in the master suite, breaking a sweat in the gym, relaxing in the hot tub or lounging in one of the five bedrooms, this 14,000-square-foot Silverleaf mansion that went on the market in April offers jaw-dropping views of metro Phoenix in every corner. But these 360-degree views — as well as … Continue reading
Jodie Foster Puts Hollywood Mansion On The Market for $6.4 Million – Forbes
The famously private actress Jodie Foster is selling her home at 9219 Flicker Way in the Hollywood Hills for $6,399,000. Property records show that Foster purchased this ‘Bird Street’ estate from model Cheryl Tiegs in 1995. With a distinguished address and oodles of famous neighbors, Foster’s Spanish Villa is the ultimate celebrity hideaway, as it … Continue reading
Al Capone’s Former Miami Beach Mansion Sells For $7,431,750 (PHOTOS)
The house where infamous Valentine’s Day Massacre gangster Al Capone died of syphilis in 1947 recently sold for $7,431,750, according the The Jills real estate team. Old “Scarface” bought the 36,000-square-feet island property at 93 Palm Avenue for a measly $40,000 in 1928 — about $538,000 today — from Clarence Busch of the Anheuser-Busch brewing … Continue reading
Liz Hurley and Shane Warne to spend fortune restoring £6million country mansion to its former glory | Mail Online
Liz Hurley and Shane Warne to spend fortune restoring £6million country mansion to its former glory Showbiz pair to restore the historic Georgian mansion they bought last yearHave applied to build new garden room and en-suite bathroomsAlso want to turn old staircase into Hollywood-style featureCouple got engaged in 2011 and said to spend all their … Continue reading
Mansion built on ‘spec’ fetches recorded $42M | www.palmbeachdailynews.com
Daily News Real Estate Writer Part-time islanders Charles B. and Dr. Ann L. Johnson are likely behind a trust that has paid a recorded $42 million for a “spec” mansion priced at $74 million at 1220 S. Ocean Blvd. — the highest-priced property on the market over the past two years in Palm Beach. Builder … Continue reading
Country Life Archive: Scottish Castles – Blair Castle: The seat of the Dukes of Atholl, part 1 by Arthur Oswald | Culture | Houses for sale, properties for sale – Country Life
From the Country Life Archive: Arthur Oswald reports on the historic fortress of Atholl lies in Strath Garry, three miles above the Pass of Killiecrankie. After being turned into a Georgian mansion in 1747-49, it regained its castellated appearance in 1869, when the exterior was remodelled by Bryce. Originally published in Country Life November 4, … Continue reading
Chateau de Villandry : Daily Escape : Travel Channel
June 05, 2013 Villandry, France This UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the biggest castles in the Loire Valley, is best known for its staggering gardens, mostly planted in the early 20th century. Linden trees frame a pool, designed to mimic a Louis XV mirror, in the water garden. You’ll also find a maze of … Continue reading
Château de Saint Paterne in France is simply staggering
Located just 90 kilometers away from Caen International Airport, one of the finest French hotels unfolds in Saint-Paterne, Sarthe. The luxurious Château de Saint Paterne used to host King Henry IV. Nominated by Tatler Travel Guide as one of the 101 Best Hotels in the World in 2012, Château de Saint Paterne is said to … Continue reading
Goldman’s Swenson Selling Mansion – Business Insider
AP Images Swenson, who was the head of Structured Products Group Trading, had to testify before a Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations back in 2010 over the bank’s CDS trading before the financial crisis. He’s known for the emails he sent back then. Senator Carl Levin said they looked “like trading abuse.” Here’s an example … Continue reading
Billy Joel Sells Miami Mansion To Italian Billionaire Diego Della Valle – Forbes
The ‘Piano Man’ is ‘Movin Out!’ Singer Billy Joel has sold his nearly 9,000 square foot Mediterranean Revival style mansion on Miami Beach’s swanky La Gorce Island for just under $14,000,000. Property records show the buyer is the deep-pocketed Italian billionaire shoe and handbag mogul Diego Della Valle, who founded and still owns a controlling … Continue reading