Author Archives: Castles of the Realm
London Mansions | London Mega Mansions
Bigger isn’t always better in London’s struggling housing market Mega-mansion owners are once again carving up their palatial homes October 23, 2016 03:00PM A Hyde Park mansion London boasts many of the most expensive single-family mansions in the world. But as the market for high-end housing struggles, mansion owners are once again carving up their … Continue reading
Liberals divert diplomatic mansion sell-off | Toronto Star
OTTAWA—The Liberal government says it’s taking a more “pragmatic” approach to selling off multi-million diplomatic mansions abroad, quietly changing a Conservative-era push to get rid of the posh properties. The previous Conservative government announced in 2012 it would sell off some 50 diplomatic properties, including a historic Roman villa, multiple mansions across the United States … Continue reading
Has restoration work at Conwy’s Gwrych Castle disturbed ghosts residing there? – Daily Post
Restoration work on a 19th Century castle appears to have woken up some ghosts. Strange goings-on have been reported at Gwrych Castle in Abergele since work began back in 2014 to revamp the Grade I listed building and its gardens. Visitors claim to have seen a ghostly white woman hovering in the air while dogs … Continue reading
World wine production hits historic lows amid rough weather conditions | Fox News
Workers collecting red grapes in the vineyards of the famed Chateau Haut Brion, a Premier Grand Cru des Graves, during the grape harvest in Pessac-Leognan, near Bordeaux, southwestern France. (AP File Photo) Floods, drought, frost and hail cut into world wine production this year across Europe and South America, but the quality of the 2016 vintage … Continue reading
Wow! House: West Side Chateau with Wine Cellar, Elevator, and Pool – Houston, TX Patch
Have you ever longed for the elegance fit for entertaining in Houston’s social circles? Look no further. Your dream home is right here in the heart of Sherwood Forest in Uptown, and not far from the banks of Buffalo Bayou. This custom-built home was built in 1962, was recently remodeled, and is complete with complete … Continue reading
European- and Vanderbilt-inspired castle in Colorado hits the market for $17.5m | Daily Mail Online
Published: 21:08 EST, 21 October 2016 | Updated: 00:10 EST, 22 October 2016 A limestone castle just outside of Denver that has been under construction for eight years is hitting the market for $17.5 million. The mansion, named ‘Chateau V’, is located in the community of Evergreen. If sold for its asking price, the home … Continue reading
All aboard the Hogwarts Express | brunch$feature | Hindustan Times
We went to Scotland because of the kids; because the kids were looking for magic. Specifically the Harry Potter train ride, given that Scotland is JK Rowling’s land. This was our annual vacation abroad. Jay, my husband, is a member of the Young Presidents Organization and also the International Forum group. Every summer, the members’ … Continue reading
Queen facing million-pound black hole in estate finances after Brexit
The source added: “The question is are you losing £700,000 or is there a successor mechanism in place domestically that offsets the Brussels package?” It comes amid wider fears about how the Crown Estate, which looks after Royal land, is being impacted by Brexit. It is understood there were concerns about whether demand for stores … Continue reading
“Great Progress” But More To Do: How The Isle Of Wight Features On “At Risk” Register – Isle Of Wight Radio
The grounds of the Isle of Wight’s Norris Castle in East Cowes has been added to Historic England’s Heritage At Risk register, just days after it was announced its surrounding landscape has been awarded Grade I status. Norris CastleDescribed as a… “remarkable survival of a romantic villa with model farm, Bailiff’s house, cottages, walled garden … Continue reading
The past meets the future: 700 year-old castle illuminated by SGM – ETNow.com
The past meets the future: 700 year-old castle illuminated by SGM Denmark – Koldinghus is a Danish castle built in the 13th century, located in the Danish town of Kolding. For decades the castle has been illuminated by conventional discharge lamps, which is a costly affair in regards to both power and maintenance. Therefore, Business … Continue reading