Mansions

EXPLORED January 8th, 2012.This was Mike Tyson’s mansion, which was located down the street from Don King’s training facilty. It was built in 1982 and had all the flare of the 80’s. Gold trim, zebra print carpet, fake marble flooring and mirrors everywhere. It’s in the process of being renovated, so it’s lost some of … Continue reading »

It’s not every day that a 15,000-square-foot home comes on a market. Let alone one with a riding train for cruising around the property or an observatory — complete with a retractable roof and hydraulic operated telescopes — to peer into the depths of outer space. The property also has a zip line for traversing … Continue reading »

Tom Brady & Gisele get heat for their new $20M mansion Tom Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bündchen have a few reasons to celebrate. Not only is Tom returning for another Super Bowl bid, but the 22,000 square foot mansion they’ve been building in Los Angeles’ Brentwood district is finally finished. Tom & Gisele … Continue reading »

Dotcom man of mystery CARALISE MOORE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: Coatesville and Rodney businesses that have profited from supplying services to Dotcom Mansion may notice a difference following the arrests. ELABORATE: Features of the mansion include a games room with six TVs, several swimming pools, a maze and garden sculptures including giraffes and a rhino. Kim Dotcom … Continue reading »

Talking of money, this Grade I-listed mansion has seen it all, a roller-coaster of triumphs and tragedies. Built by the Earl of Bute, it was bought at the end of the 19th century by Sir Julius Wernher, who made his fortune from the South African diamond mines. It was passed on through the family, including … Continue reading »

Driehaus Museum (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune) The Driehaus Museum, housed in the Samuel M. Nickerson Mansion, gives visitors a look at decorative arts, design and architecture from the Gilded Age. Guided tours offer a comprehensive look at the interior of the mansion, the Driehaus Private Collection and all three floors of the museum, including the … Continue reading »

The asking price for the Steinway Mansion, at 18-33 41st St., in Astoria,… IRVING DEJOHN Thursday, January 19, 2012 One of the city’s most historic houses is still up for grabs — now at a steep discount compared to when it first hit the market. The asking price for the iconic Steinway Mansion in Astoria … Continue reading »

20 January 2012 Last updated at 15:24 ET Plans to rationalise a Cumbria council’s office space could lead to the sale of a historical building. Proceeds from the sale or leasing of the Mansion House and the Corney Square premises in Penrith would be used to fund an extension to the town hall. This would … Continue reading »

Historic Ilkley building should not be split, says Edwin Lutyens organisation 4:10pm Sunday 2nd October 2011 Print Email  A trust protecting the work of celebrated architect Edwin Lutyens says plans to split a historic mansion into two apartments should be rejected. The Lutyens Trust told Bradford Council that proposals for the Grade-II listed property, … Continue reading »

ADDRESS: 136 Glen Road NEIGHBOURHOOD: Rosedale-Moore Park AGENT: James Strathy Warren, Royal LePage J&D Division, Brokerage PRICE: $7,495,000 THE PLACE: An enormous near-century-old mansion nestled deep within Rosedale’s twisting roads that stands as a reminder of Toronto’s regal past. BRAGGING RIGHTS: A home with a true sense of local history. Built in 1929 for the … Continue reading »