Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Tom Brady & Gisele get heat for their new $20M mansion | On The Block | an SFGate.com blog
Tom Brady & Gisele get heat for their new $20M mansion Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bündchen have a few reasons to celebrate. Not only is Tom returning for another Super Bowl bid, but the 22,000 square foot mansion they’ve been building in Los Angeles’ Brentwood district is finally finished. Tom & Gisele … Continue reading
Dotcom man of mystery | Stuff.co.nz
Dotcom man of mystery CARALISE MOORE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Coatesville and Rodney businesses that have profited from supplying services to Dotcom Mansion may notice a difference following the arrests. ELABORATE: Features of the mansion include a games room with six TVs, several swimming pools, a maze and garden sculptures including giraffes and a rhino. Kim Dotcom … Continue reading
Luton Hoo, Luton: hotel review – Telegraph
Talking of money, this Grade I-listed mansion has seen it all, a roller-coaster of triumphs and tragedies. Built by the Earl of Bute, it was bought at the end of the 19th century by Sir Julius Wernher, who made his fortune from the South African diamond mines. It was passed on through the family, including … Continue reading
Ford Castle resurrected as outdoor study centre – Local Headlines – Berwick Advertiser
Published on Thursday 26 January 2012 18:47 JUST five months ago it seemed that Ford Castle’s time as a residential outdoor education centre had been consigned to the history books. However, respected school trip provider Château Beaumont has announced exciting plans to join forces with Northumberland County Council to reopen the centre in April under … Continue reading
Historic Morris Township Castle “Glynallyn” Selected for Mansion In May 2012 | NJ.com
The historic castle Glynallyn, located in Morristown, will be the site of Mansion In May 2012 Designer Showhouse and Gardens, sponsored by the Womens’ Association of Morristown Medical Center, and open every day of May 2012. Tickets go on sale beginning in February. TheThe Women’s Association of Morristown Medical Center (WAMMC) is pleased to announce … Continue reading
Driehaus Museum housed in Chicago’s historic Samuel M. Nickerson mansion – chicagotribune.com
Driehaus Museum (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune) The Driehaus Museum, housed in the Samuel M. Nickerson Mansion, gives visitors a look at decorative arts, design and architecture from the Gilded Age. Guided tours offer a comprehensive look at the interior of the mansion, the Driehaus Private Collection and all three floors of the museum, including the … Continue reading
A home fit for Holmes
Stone virtuoso … Gillette Castle. Photo: Andrew L. Urban An actor’s success playing the legendary detective helped finance a castle of his own, writes Andrew L. Urban. CELEBRATING its 10th anniversary since reopening to the public in 2002, Gillette Castle attracts more than 300,000 visitors a year. Yet it is virtually unknown to international tourists, … Continue reading
Deep discount on Steinway Mansion in Astoria – New York Daily News
The asking price for the Steinway Mansion, at 18-33 41st St., in Astoria,… IRVING DEJOHN Thursday, January 19, 2012 One of the city’s most historic houses is still up for grabs — now at a steep discount compared to when it first hit the market. The asking price for the iconic Steinway Mansion in Astoria … Continue reading
BBC News – Eden Council plans to sell Penrith Mansion House
20 January 2012 Last updated at 15:24 ET Plans to rationalise a Cumbria council’s office space could lead to the sale of a historical building. Proceeds from the sale or leasing of the Mansion House and the Corney Square premises in Penrith would be used to fund an extension to the town hall. This would … Continue reading
BBC News – Fire at Hartlebury Castle damages county museum
6 October 2011 Last updated at 11:17 ET A fire has damaged outbuildings at Hartlebury Castle, the home of the Worcestershire County Museum. The fire service said crews were called to a rapidly-developing blaze in a workshop area, at 23:46 BST on Wednesday. Thirty firefighters tackled it using water from a nearby pool. A spokesperson … Continue reading