Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Britney Spears Sells Beverly Hills Home For $4.25 Million – Forbes
Perhaps the painfully public meltdown of Britney Spears in 2008 was best summed up in paparazzi images of the pop princess strapped down to a stretcher and being carted out of her Beverly Hills home to the hospital. Turns out a house with that kind of celebrity infamy is worth some money: $4.235 million, to … Continue reading
Spectacular Parenteau mansion disguises tale of greed and wrongdoing | The Columbus Dispatch
By Jim Weiker The Columbus Dispatch Sunday April 22, 2012 5:35 AM It stands like a castle on the Scioto River, a home so large that experts canno… (View original article)
Donald J. Pliner’s Star Island Mansion Sells For $14.3 Million (PHOTOS)
Looking for a Moroccan-style island mansion complete with a library, billiard room, staff quarters, salt water pool, and bayside gazebo and kitchen? Too late. Shoe designer Donald J. Pliner and his wife Lisa just sold their $14.3 million Star Island palace. The fashion industry couple bought the house for $11.8 million in 2004. Built in … Continue reading
Introduction – Morgan Brennan – Forbes
1 of 22 Next » Introduction With the help of Realtor.com, Concierge Auctions and others, we’ve pulled together a list of posh palaces for sale at prices well below what they were originally listed for. Some are foreclosed, bank-owned mansions; some are listed as short sales; and some are simply headed to non-distressed, luxury real … Continue reading
In Flex We Trust » (Photos) Check Out Dick Clark’s Flinstone-Themed Malibu Mansion!
Legendary Hollywood TV personality Dick Clark and his wife, Kari, have recently put their Flintstone-looking Malibu property up for sale for $3.5 million. More details and photos after the jump! Wendy L. Set atop a secluded 23-acre plateau, the Clarks’ home boasts expansive 360-degree views that stretch as far as the Channel Islands, Boney Mountains, … Continue reading
The Hindu : States / Karnataka : You can get Mysore palace illuminated when you want
Lighting for 30 minutes will cost Rs. 50,000 The Mysore Palace Board will illuminate the Amba Vilas Palace at a time convenient for people interested to view it, of course at a price. The beauty of the structure comes alive when over a lakh bulbs are switched on. At present, the Mysore palace is illuminated … Continue reading
A Place in the Sun | News and features – A piece of overseas property for 4,000 GBP
If you’re considering an overseas property investment, but have a budget which wont stretch very far, then a new scheme which is being developed by Barrasford & Bird Worldwide could be the answer. The company’s ‘Experience Property Ownership’ scheme allows overseas property investors the chance to own a fractional share in a choice of five … Continue reading
Some Mega Mansion News « Homes of the Rich – The Web’s #1 Luxury Real Estate Blog
#1 -Â Picture #1 – The 48,000 square foot Champ d’Or mega mansion will be auctioned off on March 30th. The estate has been on the market since the day it was completed in 2002, priced from $72 million to $35 million. CLICK HERE FOR THE ARTICLE #2 -Â Picture #2 – This 100,000 square … Continue reading
HOUSE HUNT: $2.3M Mansion on Maple – Northbrook, IL Patch
Looking for lots of space and a stunning exterior? Click through the image gallery to see photos of this 9,000-square-foot, $2.3 million mansion in Northbrook. The home at 3888 Maple Ave. has six bedrooms, six full and one half bathrooms and a four-car garage. Details include a walk-in closet, marble bath and 10′ ceilings. Know … Continue reading
House Hunt: Gardens Mansion For $3.29 Million – Forest Hills, NY Patch
Time for House Hunt! your look at homes for sale and open houses across the neighborhood! 111-31 77th Ave. Forest Hills This renovated Colonial in Forest Hills has new plumbing and electric’s, along with hardwood floors, a finished basement and a large driveway. It has a wood deck, back yard and is located in school … Continue reading