Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
25-bed country estate: yours for just £18m – Telegraph
There is a total of 32 bathrooms in the property, which includes a stable house that provides secondary accommodation plus a swimming pool and spa. Tyringham Hall, which is owned by Anton Bilton, a property developer, has been put on the market through Savills Country Department with an £18 million guide price. Mr Bilton paid … Continue reading
Tour the metro’s most unique mansion | Local News – KCCI Home
In 1981, Des Moines businessman Ted Townsend built his dream home in Urbandale. Now it’s for sale. There’s no set price yet, but it would probably take $10 million to replace the one-of-a-kind, architectural wonder. View photos of the mansion. Iowa Realty’s Rick Wanamaker is known for listing the metros biggest, most expensive homes in … Continue reading
Softbank’s Billionaire CEO Reportedly Behind U.S.-Record $117 Million Silicon Valley Home Buy – Forbes
An aerial view of the recently sold $117.5 million home (Courtesy of Google Maps) Recently news broke that a Woodside, Calif. home has fetched an astounding $117.5 million. The nine-acre estate quietly traded hands in November, according to county records, and had never been officially listed for sale. The news had some, like myself, suspicious … Continue reading
‘Wow’ House: Georgetown Mansion For Sale – Georgetown, DC Patch
Looking for a large, historic mansion within walking distance to the shops and restaurants in Georgetown? This P Street home is on the market with a current list price of $8,995,000. It has been on the market since the beginning of the year and the price was recently reduced from $9,250,000. It is located at … Continue reading
Makeover: Inside the Shacknai mansion | UTSanDiego.com
Living room The entire inside of the property, also known as Spreckels mansion, was stripped, replastered and painted. The top-to-bottom renovation also included new interior lighting and refurbished wood flooring. This is the dining area of the home, which was once owned by businessman John D. Spreckels, one of the most influential figures in San … Continue reading
Sale of historic Telling Mansion in South Euclid moving forward after judge denies temporary restraining order (slideshow) | cleveland.com
SOUTH EUCLID–Cuyahoga County Public Library officials said they expect to consider — and possibly accept — an offer later this month by an unidentified buyer for the historic Telling Mansion, currently home of the South Euclid-Lyndhurst Library branch. The building, a mix of English Tudor and French Normandy styles, is an eye-catcher for people traveling … Continue reading
Bannerman Castle: Take a summer tour of the historic Hudson Valley attraction
Bannerman Castle: Take a summer tour of the historic Hudson Valley attraction Originally published: May 13, 2013 1:42 PM Updated: May 13, 2013 2:15 PM By KIRTHANA RAMISETTI kirthana.ramisetti@cablevision.com Photo credit: Angela Gaul | A visitor to Pollepel Island photographs the crumbling remains of Bannerman Castle on the Hudson River near Newburgh. A businessman named … Continue reading
The World War II battle where Americans and Germans fought on the SAME side: Incredible true story of the fight to save an Austrian castle two weeks after Hitler committed suicide | Mail Online
The World War II battle where Americans and Germans fought on the SAME side: Incredible true story of the fight to save an Austrian castle two weeks after Hitler committed suicide The two sides fought off an SS bombardment at Castle Itter in Austria They defended the castle and rescued high profile French prisoners Former … Continue reading
The European-style castle… in Atlanta: Stunning pink mansion complete with Gone With The Wind-style ballroom can be yours for just $2.5million | Mail Online
The European-style castle… in Atlanta: Stunning pink mansion complete with Gone With The Wind-style ballroom can be yours for just $2.5million The grand mansion was built in 1923 and spans 10,905 square feet with seven bedrooms, and 8.5 bathroomsThe pseudo-Italian Baroque property was designed in 1923 by local favorite Philip Schutze By Jill Reilly PUBLISHED: … Continue reading
Baltimore billionaire snaps up plum Irish country estate for $6.3 million | Irish News | IrishCentral
Baltimore billionaire snaps up plum Irish country estate for $6.3 million Landed gentry from the US are the new lords of the manor in Ireland By IrishCentral Staff Writers, Published Monday, May 13, 2013, 7:56 AM Updated Monday, May 13, 2013, 10:07 AM Charles Noell, a billionaire businessman from Maryland has bought the famed Irish … Continue reading