Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Chapin Mansion ready for tours – The Herald Palladium : Local News
Chapin Mansion ready for tours Historic Niles house had been City Hall Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Chapin Mansion ready for tours Debra Haight / HP correspondent Henry Chapin Mansion Posted: Friday, May 10, 2013 6:00 … (View original article)
Beyonce Buys This Unlikely Celebrity’s Mansion Because … Oh, You Just Have to See for Yourself! (PHOTOS) | The Stir
Now this is a story you wouldn’t expect to hear. Cher’s beautiful Italian-Renaissance style house goes on the market. Beyonce is looking for a house. Beyonce buys Cher’s house for a casual $45 million. Seriously. This is the same Malibu mansion that Cher took off the market back in 2008, saying at the time she … Continue reading
The Great Gatsby: Where Is Gatsby’s House From 2013 Film, Fitzgerald Book? Visit Oheka Castle! [VIDEO & PHOTOS] – International Realty Times
‘The Great Gatsby’ mansion was inspired by a real estate you can visit today! (Photo: Warner Bros.) The Great Gatsby opened in theaters yesterday, and the reviews for Baz Lurhman’s newest visual extravaganza are not so hot — but that hasn’t swayed fans from flocking to cinemas to take in the hyped-up film. Lurhman’s interpretation … Continue reading
Ooltewah, Tenn., mansion sells at a discount during auction | timesfreepress.com
An Ooltewah mansion sold today for only a fraction of the $15 million it cost to build. A local doctor submitted the highest bid today during an auction of the house built and owned by Elizabeth Fuller, wife of the late trucking magnate Clyde Fuller. New York-based Concierge Auctions conducted the absolute auction this afternoon, … Continue reading
Where Today’s Great Gatsbys Are Mansion Shopping – Forbes
The Astor family’s old Beechwood mansion in Newport, RI. Now home to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. I grew up near Newport, Rhode Island. The robber barons of the Roaring Twenties had a ball on Bellevue Avenue. Those were the first one-percenters, and for them, those were the good ole days. They didn’t have summer homes. … Continue reading
Mansion built by Rainier Brewery founder gets a contemporary touch | Pacific NW | The Seattle Times
THE MANSION is historic, the owners are young and techie, and the architect is one of the most sought-after in the world at the moment. Just think about what could have happened. Instead, Gay Gilmore, Troy Hakala and architect Tom Kundig melded new and old, kid-friendly and classic, into a family home that looks as … Continue reading
The madness of St James
Well spotted: a Montgolfier balloon sits in the garden. Brian Johnston discovers a curious Parisian gem among the classic streetscapes framing the Eiffel Tower. Really, it isn’t my fault I make false assumptions. What does anyone expect to find inside if they see a neo-classical chateau, all mansard roof, wrought-iron lamps and balconies smug with … Continue reading
For sale: Lavish Tennessee castle with race track – NBC News.com
Business For sale: Lavish Tennessee castle with race track Zillow staff Zillow Facebook Share on Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GooglePlus Email May 1, 2013 at 12:21 PM ET Zillow This Tennessee castillo is a replica of the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, Spain. Listing of the week: Tennessee castle with race track 191 Degrassee Lane, … Continue reading
New visitor centre at Conisbrough Castle gets the go-ahead – News – The Star
Plans for a £1 million visitor centre at Conisbrough Castle have been approved, despite concerns it will not fit in with existing buildings. Members of Doncaster Council’s planning committee raised worries that the roof on an extension to the Castle Lodge building will be too big – and bright red. But they have approved the … Continue reading
Brechin Castle gardens to open to the public – Arts & Entertainment – Brechin Advertiser
The majestic gardens at Brechin Castle will open to the public on Sunday as part of the Scotland’s Gardens programme. Brechin Castle Gardens covers over 40 acres of planted parkland and includes the famous 13 acre walled garden. The gardens link to the castle by woodland paths which are awash with the vibrant colours of … Continue reading