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Author Archives: Castles of the Realm

$28MM Mercer Island Waterfront Mega-Mansion To Be Sold By Auction Company | Seattle Waterfront Homes – seattlepi.com

The Boulevard Estate 4137 Boulevard Place, Mercer Island WA 98040 The Boulevard Estate on Mercer Island received plenty of attention in the past year for its top-of-the-market $32 million price tag, which was eventually reduced to $28.8 million. The 7 bedroom, 11.25 bath home was listed on the NWMLS until a few months ago, and … Continue reading »

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One of the oldest houses in Madison County, the Laughinghouse-Sisco Mansion, is centerpiece of sale | al.com

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama – The house is not visible from the road. It sits on a hill, under a grove of trees, and is at the end of a long, winding driveway. In its day, the late 1820s and beyond, the house was among the most important homes in Madison County. Its original owner, Joseph Laughinghouse, … Continue reading »

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Historic Arcadia-area manor cultivates dream home

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See free bluegrass concert at Shippen Manor in Oxford | NJ.com

OXFORD — Drive straight to see Straight Drive’s free bluegrass concert on the lawn of Shippen Manor 6 p.m. Sunday, July 24. Straight Drive is sponsored by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, alcohol-free coolers, picnic baskets, and significant others for good ole’ toe tapping bluegrass music. Straight Drive … Continue reading »

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A visit to a slave garden – CSMonitor.com

Near Tarrytown, N.Y., Philipsburg Manor re-creates a slave garden that shows how slaves in the 1700s grew food for themselves and to sell. Our recent journey along the Hudson River included a visit to Philipsburg Manor House and Garden, a living history farm located near Tarrytown, N.Y. Skip to next paragraph Recent posts The original … Continue reading »

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The Hindu : Life & Style / Metroplus : The road to Bran Castle

When the countryside got spooky. A trip to Romania is incomplete without going in search of the Dracula’s castle in Transylvania. While there are many castles that claim that they were the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s “Dracula”, the most popular among them is the Bran Castle located in Brasov, about 280 km away from Cluj-Napoca, … Continue reading »

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Sheepdog and Falconry display comes to Dunster Castle (From Somerset County Gazette)

Sheepdog and Falconry display comes to Dunster Castle 9:00pm Friday 22nd July 2011 Print Email Comments(0) DAVID Kennard and Johnathan Marshall are once again returning to Dunster Castle to perform their Sheepdog and Falconry displays. The displays will run at 5pm, starting on July 26 and continue every evening throughout August. David Kennard, who is … Continue reading »

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Field Trip Friday: Neuschwanstein Castle « OHNY: open house new york

Continuing where we left off with Hae-In’s trip to Germany, today we travel to the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, to visit the Neuschwanstein Castle. Commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, the castle was built as a retreat and homage to his favorite composer, Richard Wagner. Neuschwanstein means “New Swan Stone” … Continue reading »

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Coral Castle: The Little Man Behind the Big Mystery | Smart Destinations Blog

If you’re in Florida this summer, either as a resident or a tourist, the Coral Castle is a Miami-area gem that you need to check out—especially if you have an affinity for the offbeat and curious (and don’t we all). Haven’t heard of Coral Castle? Sit back; let me tell you the unique and mysterious … Continue reading »

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Medieval Castle for Sale in Central France – Medievalists.net

Medievalists.net | July 22nd,2011 | Features | Comments Off Castle for Sale in Brenne Indre department, France Asking Price: 1 800 000 € This castle, dating back to the 11th century, overlooks a small valley in a region of Brenne, 340 km south-west of Paris. The fortress includes three tower, and has received extensive restoration … Continue reading »

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