Mansions

PROVIDENCE — Shortly after Puritan outcast Roger Williams founded this city, settlers cut a cow path across the Providence Plantations “for the benefit of all.’’ The dusty trail eventually grew into the city’s most historic avenue, yet Benefit Street remains true to its communal origins, and those who stroll underneath its leafy canopy and visit … Continue reading »

“For sale, 3, 345 square meter home in one of Panama’s most exclusive locations. Former owner living in France as guest of French government.” Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has again failed to find a buyer for a home that was seized from former dictator Manuel Noriega in Altos del Golf. The property is … Continue reading »

Post a story Attorney buys Lake Forest mansion Chicago personal-injury attorney Thomas Demetrio, who has owned many high-end residences over the years, has paid $5.5 million for a five-bedroom, 10,500-square-foot mansion in Lake Forest. Built in 2001, the French Normandy-style mansion sits on nearly 4 acres and has six full baths, two half baths, a … Continue reading »

Have you ever wondered how much that old lamp might be worth? You know, the one that’s been sitting in your basement for as long as you can remember? Or how about the dishes your great, great grandmother left to your family before you were even born? On Saturday, you’ll have the opportunity to bring … Continue reading »

By Sam Penrod, Deseret News MAPLETON — More than two years after a new mansion suspiciously burned to the ground in Mapleton, fire investigators now admit it is unlikely they will ever be able to file arson charges. However, the homeowner, Doug Sheneman, has been convicted of insurance and communications fraud in connection with the … Continue reading »

Oil heir Brandon Davis brokered Petra Ecclestone $150m mansion deal ‘on same night he was arrested for drug possession’ By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 6:24 PM on 17th June 2011 He is more well known for drunken nights out and his string of relationship with Hollywood It girls. But oil heir and playboy … Continue reading »

Gary Melius, Oheka Castle Owner Construction on the Oheka Castle in Huntington, completed in 1919 by legendary financier Otto Kahn, was one of the first completely fireproof edifices ever constructed. Given the swirling cigar smoke and sparks that fly during the most high-profile, raucous backroom power poker game on Long Island, hosted by Oheka resident … Continue reading »

£4.2m bid to revamp Colchester Castle 8:00am Thursday 9th June 2011 Print Email Share Comments(0) A MAJOR bid for £4.2million of improvements to Colchester Castle’s interior has been submitted. Next month, the Colchester and Ipswich Museum Service will discover if it has won lottery funding for the project. It aims to give a greater a … Continue reading »

At the heart of the trustees’ plans is a desire to open up the castle. “There’s a real need for a gallery in mid-Wales, and the castle is perfect,” says Nancy’s husband, Justin, another trustee and son of the Hay Festival’s chairwoman, Revel Guest. “It would be wonderful to have a venue which could stage … Continue reading »

Christmas isn’t supposed to be about material things but we thought we’d close out this abbreviated day of posting with a look inside the recently rehabbed mansion on Prospect Park West that used to be owned by the actors Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany but was bought in 2008 for $8,450,000 by a family blessed … Continue reading »