Mansions
Boris Becker’s latest defeat on grass … at his Spanish villa – Telegraph
Becker’s lawyer told the court that his estate agent had agreed to take on the cost of maintaining the 65–acre grounds until he had sold the property. But the agent, Matthias Kühn, denied this and said he had no responsibility for the German’s debts. Speaking about the case at Wimbledon, where he is commentating for … Continue reading
The Day – Garden tours teach history from the ground up | News from southeastern Connecticut
Fancy some strawberry shortcake and a game of croquet with a lady from the 1860s? Get out your sun hat or umbrella and head to Shaw Mansion on Sunday for the New London County Historical Society’s open garden event. “It’s our annual garden party at Shaw Mansion,” says Edward Baker, executive director of the society, … Continue reading
Mining boss puts historic mansion on the market | Herald Sun
Newcrest Mining boss Ian Smith is selling his historic Brighton mansion. Source: HWT Image Library NEWCREST mining executive Ian Smith is expecting his historic Brighton home to sell for $6 million. Smith and wife Debbie moved into “Totnes”, a 119-year-old home at 36 Middle Crescent, five years ago. The house has undergone major renovations, updating … Continue reading
Road Trip: Fontanel and The Hermitage | ajc.com
By Blake Guthrie For the AJC By Blake Guthrie Nashville isn’t all honky-tonks, cowboy hats and Grand Ole Opry shows. Away from Opryland and the frenzied pace of Lower Broadway downtown are some pastoral sites worth visiting, one with a mansion of jaw-dropping opulence, the other a home rich with history. Fontanel Mansion & Farm … Continue reading
Move over Buckingham Palace! Furious locals, a massive underground extension, and the mystery owner of London’s most incredible home | Mail Online
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Raving about Ibiza: From party pads to rustic villas, the island is a hit | Mail Online
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A Classical Mallorcan Villa Interior Design
A Classical Mallorcan Villa Interior Desig by Alina, posted in Interiors, on June 24th, 2011 When you see the interior of this villa, you cannot avoid thinking about the image that you expect to see when you open a furniture catalogue. This villa in general and this living room in particular has everything you might … Continue reading
Potsdam Is Better Than Hamptons as Millionaires Buy Villas – Bloomberg
Visitors look at property on display in a real estate agent’s window in Potsdam. Photographer: Michele Tantussi/Bloomberg A sign advertising a house for sale hangs outside the property in the Nauener Vorstadt district of Potsdam. Photographer: Michele Tantussi/Bloomberg Pedestrians walk past stores on Brandenburger Street in Potsdam. Photographer: Michele Tantussi/Bloomberg A sign ad… (View original … Continue reading
Bishop giving up Portland mansion | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram
June 22 The diocese announces that the head of Maine’s Catholic Church will move to a Falmouth subdivision. By Dennis Hoey dhoey@mainetoday.com Staff Writer PORTLAND — Bishop Richard Malone will soon move from a 16-room mansion in one of Portland’s most upscale neighborhoods to a three-bedroom home in a suburban subdivision. Maine Bishop Richard Malone … Continue reading
Sloane Mansion Bought by Billionaire at Auction – PropertyShark BlogCenter
18 East 68th Street New York | The Sloane Mansion The now notorious 18 East 68th Street (aka Sloane Mansion) was bought yesterday at auction by a Ukrainian-born billionaire, reports the Wall Street Journal. As recently noted, the property was listed only a couple of years ago for $64 million and had its asking price … Continue reading