Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Historic John Mock House opens for one-time tour before restoration in North Portland | OregonLive.com
A Victorian-era mansion adjacent to Columbia Park with chipped baby blue paint and missing shingles will soon undergo a restoration. But before it does, the public is invited to a one-time event to tour the John Mock House, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The event is from 6 to 8:30 p.m. … Continue reading
Editorial: State parks still need help – Chico Enterprise Record
Our view: Legislation allowing private entities or other state organizations to operate state parks needs to be passed quickly. The state Legislature often fixates on trivial matters while ignoring more important issues, but we hope politicians can take a timeout and focus on a problem that’s very important to this area and many others. Bidwell … Continue reading
What Will Become of the Willows Mansion? – Radnor, PA Patch
People call the Willows estate and mansion “a diamond in the rough,” and like a diamond, it costs money. The Willows mansion rental facility has been running in the red for at least four years, prompting owner Radnor Township to rethink the former estate’s operation. According to documents from the finance department, last year the … Continue reading
Jason Statham buys Ben Stiller’s mansion then steps out with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley | Mail Online
Jason Statham celebrates buying Ben Stiller’s $11.5m mansion as he steps out with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley By Sarah Bull Last updated at 11:58 AM on 23rd August 2011 He’s one of Hollywood’s biggest action movie stars, with films including The Transporter, Crank and The Expendables under his belt. And it certainly seem like it pays to … Continue reading
Gunn Manor becomes venue – Entertainment – The Reflector – Mississippi State University
Sitting atop a hill at 607 Greensboro Avenue is Gunn Manor, a picturesque Southern house with all the fixin’s, wrap-around porch and hanging ferns included. It’s the type of place that makes passersby wish they could just stop by and have a glass of sweet tea while swinging on the front porch. Luckily for Starkville … Continue reading
Edgehill Manor guest house for sale for $4.5m | Bermuda Business
Edgehill Manor guest house for sale for $4.5m By Marina Mello Published Aug 23, 2011 at 9:04 am (Updated Aug 23, 2011 at 9:01 am) Guest house owner Bridget Marshall is selling Edgehill Manor and retiring after 30 years in the tourism business. The 14-room guest house near the City on Rosemont Avenue is listed … Continue reading
Green fingers awards – Saturday Star | IOL.co.za
Earthquest Management Consultants won a gold medal for Kenwyn House, a historic manor in the Seychelles that was given a complete garden installation revamp after decades of neglect. The SA Landscapers Institute’s annual awards were held at the SA Green Industries Council Convention hosted in Muldersdrift. The country’s top award-winning commercial projects demonstrate to local … Continue reading
Archaeological dig uncovers long-lost castle site at Haddo House | Past Horizons
Share Archaeological excavations currently underway at the National Trust for Scotland’s Haddo House near Methlick, Aberdeenshire are revealing substantial remains of the Place of Kelly, the seat of the Gordons of Haddo prior to the construction of Haddo House in the 1730s. The structure’s precise location has long been a matter of speculation, as no … Continue reading
Castle for Sale – Medievalists.net
Buying your own castle is the dream of many people, but few ever have the opportunity to purchase one. All of the famous castles are owned by local or national governments and are preserved as historical sites and musems. Other castles have been owned by the same family for generations and will not likely be … Continue reading
Castle for Sale: Castle Rogues Manor – Medievalists.net
Castle Rogues Manor Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States Asking Price: $1,800,000 (US) The Castle Rogue’s Manor is situated above the White River near the northwest Arkansas village of Eureka Springs. Presenting unparalleled scenic views, the Castle is used for special ev… (View original article)