Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
Venise-Vivaldi-Versailles, festivities Château de Versailles | Official Blog Hotel Britannique – Romantic Hotel Paris
The Palace of Versailles, one of the most beautiful achievements of 17th-century French art. Symbol of the heyday of French royalty, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most remarkable monuments of France and the world. The former hunting lodge of Louis XIII was transformed and extended by his son, Louis XIV. The court … Continue reading
Abandoned Castles & Chateaux Worth a Visit – AOL Travel News
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30 Acre Massachusetts Estate Built In 1927 « Homes of the Rich
This 30 acre estate is located at 97 Larch Row in Wenham, MA and was built in 1927. The Neoclassical Georgian mansion was designed by Joseph D. Leland & Co of Boston and boasts 12,287 square feet of living space with 7 bedrooms, 7 full and 3 half bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, parlor, … Continue reading
Newport Preservation Needs Online Votes to Win $25K Grant
Newport Preservation Needs Online Votes to Win $25K Grant Email to a friend Permalink Monday, June 27, 2011 GoLocalProv Features Team It’s time to cast a vote for one of Rhode Island’s most glamorously historic properties, and win $25,000 in grant monies for the Newport Preservation Society in the process. In a national online competition … Continue reading
Radnor Shade Tree Commission OKs Louella, but…
By Alan Thomas athomas@mainlinemedianews.com At the Radnor Township Shade Tree Commission’s meeting the night of June 22, it confirmed a previous decision to let 40 Louella Court’s developer remove 11 trees and plant 18 as part of his plan to convert the Louella Mansion to condominiums. It added a contingency that the developer will have … Continue reading
Nick Lachey Selling Bel Air Mansion For $6 Million
Soon-to-be newlywed Nick Lachey has put his house on the market for the second time this year. Last June, the former 98 Degrees singer listed his Bel-Air estate for $6.8 million, but after two months he had a change of heart. Now, a year later, the pad is for sale again at $5.9 million. It’s … Continue reading
Economakis Mansion Presents Itself, Loses Fire Escape – Construction Watch – Curbed NY
Monday, June 27, 2011, by Bilal Khan EV Grieve reports that the construction netting and fire escapes have been removed from the Ekonomakis Mansion at 47 East 3rd Street. It’s been two years since the wealthy family gave the boot to 15 tenants, setting off a flurry of protests and anger. The family got their … Continue reading
Surf Fest at Doris Duke’s Rough Point Mansion, Newport, Rhode Island hosted by Sid Abruzzi | SURFLINE.COM
PRESS RELEASESave the date of July 21 for the coolest surf social event of the year. The Newport Restoration Foundation is presenting “Surf Fest” on Thursday, July 21, from 5:00 to 7:30 P.M. at Rough Point, Doris Duke?s elegant, seaside mansion. Join event host and coordinator Sid Abruzzi, the original Newport Water Brother, for a … Continue reading
Luxury Niche Fits Two Smith & Associates Real Estate Agents | LoanSafe.org
June 27 (Source: By Mark Puente, St. Petersburg Times, Fla.) – Dina Sierra Smith and Mitzi Gill rode the real estate wave in 2005 to more than $40 million in deals on 38 Tampa Bay area mansions.But since the housing market crashed, the agents for Smith & Associates Real Estate in Tampa closed only three … Continue reading
A Record Sale in Lake Bluff – Deal Estate – June 2011 – Chicago
A Record Sale in Lake Bluff Posted Jun 27, 2011 at 09:15 AM List Price: $6.39 million Sale Price: $5.5 million The Property: The buyer of a secluded lakefront mansion on part of an old Armour family estate in Lake Bluff appears to have paid more for it than anyone has ever spent for a … Continue reading