Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
American Idol’s Beverly Hills mansion sold to the tune of $11.2m | Mail Online
American Idol’s Beverly Hills mansion sold to the tune of $11.2m By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:07 AM on 27th July 2011 The famous American Idol mansion has been sold for $11.2m. The Beverly Hills home was originally on the market for $12m, but it appears that the buyer, Steven B. Dunn, was … Continue reading
Life Inc. – A NY mansion that has it all, and then some
Sotheby’s International Realty The majestic view from the pool is just the beginning. By Anika Anand The property: 8 bedroom, 11 bath, customized Southampton home Location: Water Mill, New York Price: $58.5 million Anything you think a house should have, this house should have it, says Sotheby’s real estate broker Harald Grant. The 20,000-square foot … Continue reading
Bill Murray’s New York country home for sale, Ghostbusters pole included | Mail Online
Bill Murray’s New York country home up for sale… Ghostbusters fireman pole included By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:03 AM on 27th July 2011 A huge mansion once owned by Bill Murray, which contains the famous fireman’s pole featured in his hit movie Ghostbusters, is up for sale. The iconic pole from the … Continue reading
For Sale: Bill Murray’s Hollywood Mansion in “Zombieland”
Bill Murray’s Hollywood mansion in the horror-comedy movie Zombieland is on the market for $19.9 million. It’s not really Bill Murray’s house, of course, and it’s not really in Hollywood–it sits on over 2 acres in Atlanta, Georgia. A little birdie who lives in that area tells me it belongs to “Big Poppa,” the former … Continue reading
Georgetown mansion Evermay purchased by biotech entrepreneurs – The Reliable Source – The Washington Post
The new owners of Evermay: Ryuji Ueno and wife Sachiko Kuno, left, at a party last year with Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki and his wife Yoriko Fujisaki. (Kyle Samperton/Washington Life) We finally know who bought Evermay, the historic estate in Georgetown: Bio-tech entrepenuers Ryuji Ueno and Sachiko Kuno paid $22 million for the property, making … Continue reading
A house divided after the juggling act is finished
All gone … the collapse of Sonray saw the sale of Willowdene, the $2.3 million mansion of Russell Johnson. The fall of Russell Johnson’s broking empire was a family affair, writes Ben Butler. Russell Johnson’s world is closing in. His broking empire, Sonray, lies in ruins, leaving clients owed $47 million. He is to be … Continue reading
$26.5M Georgian Manor to Give Bloomberg Buyer’s Remorse? – In Listings – Curbed Hamptons
Tuesday, July 26, 2011, by Ian Ratner Now that Ballyshear, the Gold Coast-era mansion rumored to be Mayor Bloomberg’s latest conquest, is off the table, a new Georgian-style manor has come to take its place. The property in question just hit the market for $26.5 million, and offers a couple features that would undoubtedly catch … Continue reading
Midwest to Midlands: Staying at Great Chalfield Manor
Staying at Great Chalfield Manor Checklist Historic Moated Manor House Completed in 1480 – check Lovely setting in remote Wiltshire countryside –check National Trust Property – check Beautiful restored gardens (7 acres) – check Wooden Carved Four Poster Bed (comfy) – check Fresh cut flowers from the garden in every room (smelled wonderful) – check … Continue reading
Take a late night stroll at Grimsthorpe Castle – Grantham Area News – Grantham Journal
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Warwick Castle attains top marks in ‘Which?’ survey
Warwick Castle attains top marks in ‘Which?’ survey Tuesday, 26 July 2011 10:10 Venues & Events Warwick Castle attains top marks in ‘Which?’ survey In the August issue of consumer champion ‘Which?’ magazine, Warwick Castle tops the list as favourite historic property among the UK’s most visited t… (View original article)