Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Destination: Loire Valley : Andrew’s Travel Blog
Bicycling through the Loire Valley occasionally stopping at vineyards and chateaus, feasting on French cuisines, and staying in cute hotels is about as enjoyable and romantic as it sounds. – Day 1: Getting to Tours Accommodation: Hotel le Manoir in Tours After picking up some more bread and cheese (and a couple pommes so that … Continue reading
Changdeokgung and its legacy featured by national museumAmong the five grand palaces that were built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), “Changdeokgung,” or Changdeok Palace, was favored by many members of the royal family. The literal meaning of the palace, “Palace of Flourishing Virtue,” is reflected in Changdeokgung’s architecture and scenery, where the … Continue reading
The Mystery Of London’s Biggest Home, Worth $160 Million: Who Owns It? – Clare O’Connor – Filthy Rich – Forbes
Witanhurst is the largest private home in London, only slightly smaller than Buckingham Palace. The imposing Georgian mansion sits on five acres in Highgate, one of the most sought-after areas in the city; neighbors include George Michael and Kate Moss. Since 1970, when the aristocratic owner ran out of cash for its upkeep, Witanhurst has … Continue reading
Flower Show Steps Back to the Golden Age of Gardens – Newport, RI Patch
Thousands of visitors stepped back into the Golden Age of American gardens at the Newport Flower Show this weekend on the front lawn of Rosecliff Mansion. All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show are dedicated to the ongoing restoration and maintenance of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s 88 acres of gardens and landscapes. The … Continue reading
In Flex We Trust » Diddy Selling New Jersey Mansion For $13.5 Million
Want to live like Diddy? Well you can for the tune of $13.5 million. The hip-hop mogul is putting his New Jersey mansion on the market, being that he spends a lot more of his time on the opposite coast. Read some details of the sale after the jump. Marisa Mendez (AHH) – The New … Continue reading
Another mansion robbed, luxury car stolen | Herald Sun
A BENTLEY stolen during a break and enter at a Gold Coast mansion has been found in good condition. The car, worth $250,000, was stolen during a robbery on Monday night when thieves simply walked into a waterfront mansion at Hope Island through the unlocked front door, helped themselves to a fortune in jewels, picked … Continue reading
NorwalkPlus.com News – Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to launch 2011 Music/Entertainment series
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will kick off its 2011 Music/Entertainment series with the Sherry Winston Trio on July 15, 2011, 8-10 p.m. The evening will be sponsored by the Xerox Foundation.Ms. Winston has had the honor of performing at the White House and for two U.S. presidents, William J. Clinton and George H.W. Bush, and … Continue reading
£1 million mansion tax? Are the Treasury really likely to tax themselves? | BitterWallet
You remember the LibDems? That middle line party with manifesto pledges about things like not raising tuition fees for students? Well, in this weeks’ non-news another of their pledges turns out to be no more than polish on the Tories’ wood, as the Sunday Times finds a source ‘close to the Chancellor’ who claims the … Continue reading
On the Market: Mansion in Menands – Places and Spaces – timesunion.com – Albany NY
I need to hit mega millions….and soon !!! Comment by Pat — June 28th, 2011 @ 9:08 am Wow. Just… wow. I never had an idea in my head that Menands would be the place for a mansion on this scale. Loudonville, yes. Menands, no. Comment by Lilly — June 28th, 2011 @ 9:13 am … Continue reading
95.5 PLJ – New York Radio – Today’s Best Music
London native Leona Lewis bought a home in California in 2009 for 1.85 million bucks, but now it’s on the market. E! Online reports that Leona isn’t planning on taking a loss on the property — the price tag on the Hollywood Hills home is $2.5 million. That gets you a Mediterranean-style pad with four … Continue reading