Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
$28.5 Million Villa In Bel Air, CA « Homes of the Rich
This villa style mansion is located at 534 Barnaby Road in the ritzy Bel Air section of Los Angeles, CA. The 1.6 acre estate overlooks the Bel Air Country Club and is completely gated. The mansion was built in 2002 and boasts 18,316 square feet of living space with 8 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, grand 2-story … Continue reading
The Hindu : Arts / Magazine : Reviving regal glory
Once dubbed an environmental disaster, the iconic Jal Mahal today attracts tourists with its extraordinary beauty. It was rumoured that the former pleasure palace was haunted; that, as dusk descended on the glittering city of Jaipur, ghosts would frolic and flit in the Jal Mahal. In truth, the edifice that once floated on the mirror-still … Continue reading
WealthBriefing – Private Banking News and Wealth Management News and Features
Quote of the week “Wealth management pricing schemes rely on secrecy, but just like salaries at work, eventually the truth will out. “ Robert Ellis, principal at Fast Track Advisors. (View original article)
Collection of Marie Leszczynska at Chateau de Fontainebleau « AMA
Published on 18 July 2011. Fontainebleau, 18 July 2011, Art Media Agency (AMA). The Château de Fontainebleau presents its new exhibition “Parler à l’âme et au cœur, la peinture selon Marie Leszczynska” (Moving both heart and soul: the paintings of Marie Lesczcynska), on view until 19 September 2011. Marie Leszczynska, the Queen of France and … Continue reading
Discover Windsor Castle: One Of England’s Most Visited Historic Sites | Golden Tours – Experience London and the UK
Discover Windsor Castle: One Of England’s Most Visited Historic Sites Posted by gtadmin on July 18th, 2011 Visit Windsor Castle and delve into the intricate tapestry of its past with your Windsor Castle tickets. Your Windsor tour can also encompass the other captivating facets to the town. Possibly consider taking a more extensive day tour … Continue reading
Colossal concrete eco-estate under construction in the Ozarks | MNN – Mother Nature Network
Colossal concrete eco-estate under construction in the Ozarks A concrete kingpin is behind an energy-efficient ‘residential chateau’ in rural Missouri that’s built to withstand an F-5 tornado. And then there’s this not-so-small tidbit: The home measures 72,000-square feet. Back in May after a particularly destructive twister all but wiped the small Missouri town of Joplin … Continue reading
Kinloch Castle, Rum – Telegraph
My favourite pub is famous for being the only place on the beautiful Isle of Rum where you can buy a whisky, meet with friends and gossip in a small (but perfectly formed) room warmed by a roaring open fire; and all this while being inside a castle with more character than any other I’ve … Continue reading
Windsor Castle renewable energy plans progress
Windsor Castle renewable energy plans progress 19 Jul 2011 Windsor Castle is set to be the “primary customer” of a renewable electricity scheme to harness power from the River Thames.The project from Southeast Power Engineering will see electricity generated from turbines installed in the Romney Weir delivered to the royal residence by underground cables. A … Continue reading
OldHouses.com – 1829 Historic Home – Laughinghouse-Sisco Mansion Estate Auction in Huntsville, Alabama
c. 1829 Historic Home Laughinghouse-Sisco Mansion Estate Auction Selling at Auction on August 6 Selling at Auction on Saturday, August 6th ~:~ 3,855 square foot home situated on 18.83 +/- acres. Read More… www.RoebuckAuctions.com Home and Antiques selling at auction on August 6th View X-Large image 18.83+/- acres View Large or X-Large Barn & Well … Continue reading
Texas Man Gets Mansion for $16 | The Florida News Journal
Written by News Desk 3 Writers on 19 July 2011 Flower Mound, TX- Kenneth Robinson recently moved into his newly acquired home, valued at $330,000, in Flower Mound, Texas, which is a wealthy suburb of Dallas. He didn’t pay $330,000 for it though. He payed a grand total of $16. That’s right, sixteen dollars. The … Continue reading