Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Historic Kirkwood Mansion For Sale For $1 – KTVI
Shawndrea Thomas FOX2now.com 6:33 p.m. CDT, August 17, 2011 KIRKWOOD, MO (KTVI-FOX2now.com)— The historic Brownhurst mansion has been in Kirkwood, Missouri, since 1892. Now the old dilapidated building is falling apart and was recently condemned by the city.The home sits on the property of Vianney High School and had been used as a repositor… (View … Continue reading
BBC News – Restoration work on Boston Castle in Rotherham starts
18 August 2011 Last updated at 07:49 ET Work on a £1.2 million scheme to refurbish a former hunting lodge in South Yorkshire has started. The work on Boston Castle in Rotherham will see the creation of a new entrance foyer allowing access to the different levels of the castle. Funding for the project came … Continue reading
Flint Castle key keeper writes new book on landmark’s history – Flintshire Chronicle
Flint Castle key keeper writes new book on landmark’s history Aug 18 2011 by Francesca Elliott, Flintshire Chronicle THE unofficial queen of Flint Castle and the keeper of the keys is sharing 35 years of knowledge in a new book. Vicky Perfect, a Flint town councillor and a self-confessed castle buff, has been looking after … Continue reading
Renovation of historic castle begins – Barnsley – The Star
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FYI: There is a castle for sale in Fayetteville | Fayetteville Flyer – News, Art & Life
Does anyone need a new castle? Maybe you have a mansion that you need to upgrade? Maybe your old castle is haunted? Maybe you already have a castle, and just need a summer castle? It just so happens that there is a castle for sale in Fayetteville, just in case you need it. It’s located … Continue reading
Henderson Castle reopens as bed and breakfast, French restaurant and spa also planned | MLive.com
KALAMAZOO — The uncertainty over Henderson Castle’s future appears to be over.The castle closed last month as a bed-and-breakfast after its proprietors struggled for several months with finances. But this week, castle owner Robert Jackson said he has found a new tenant who is leasing the space and the historic landmark off West Main Street … Continue reading
Burt Reynolds to lose house after falling £700k behind on mortgage | Mail Online
Burt Reynolds to lose his Florida mansion after falling £700,000 behind on his mortgage By Tom Leonard Last updated at 3:56 PM on 17th August 2011 Burt Reynolds, once one of Hollywood’s highest-paid stars, faces eviction from his Florida home after failing to pay the mortgage. The 75-year-old actor is being taken to court after … Continue reading
Storms Damage Bannerman Castle; Repairs Needed « CBS New York
Bannerman Castle (file / credit: Catherine Cioffi / WCBS 880) Reporting Catherine Cioffi PEEKSKILL, NY (WCBS 880) – Built in 1901, Bannerman Castle has weathered many storms, but two proved too strong for the aging castle. WCBS 880′s Catherine Cioffi Has The Story Two walls have collapsed and now the Bannerman Castle Trust is looking … Continue reading
Wrigley Mansion Facing Foreclosure, For Sale for $9.5 Million – Foreclosures – Curbed Chicago
Monday, August 15, 2011, by Mark Boyer Late last week we noticed a couple of interesting developments at the Theurer-Wrigley House (better known as the Wrigley Mansion), one of Lincoln Park’s most impressive old mansions. First, YoChicago reported that the historic home is currently for sale for $9.5 million, although it isn’t listed on the … Continue reading
Nonprofit shifts focus of Verdier House | islandpacket.com
Follow ‘Protect and Serve’ on Twitter Follow @ProtectServeBft Get breaking news and story updates about crime, courts and emergency services in northern Beaufort County by following Protect and Serve on Twitter. Changes are on the way for one of Beaufort’s most iconic buildings. The Historic Beaufort Foundation announced last week that the Verdier House, an … Continue reading