Mansions

Novogratz restores Park Slope mansion: VIDEO Watch John Novogratz transform the Chiclet Mansion June 19, 2016 05:00PM The Chichlet Mansion One of Park Slope’s most elegant mansions has been restored to its original glory by the famed designer family, Novogratz. John Novogratz — the brother of Robert and wife, Cortney, known for there interior design … Continue reading »

Comments (0) The BBC’s latest costume drama is coming to South Somerset with the filming of Hilary Mantel’s books “Wolf Hall” and “Bring up the bodies” which will mean some closures at Montacute House and Barrington Court. The film crews chose the National Trust properties because of the authentic interiors and surroundings which match the Tudor … Continue reading »

Some people know how to sell their homes with a touch of intrigue. According to its Zillow description, this mansion in the Tuxedo Court neighborhood of Buckhead has “more specialty details than can possibly be described.” Mysterious!  What is described, though, is the house’s elevator, four-car garage, high ceilings, wine cellar, home theater, gym, billiard … Continue reading »

Alongside her day job in construction Sophie is a photographer and enjoys taking snaps of the abundant wildlife in her back garden including badgers, squirrels and pheasants as well as flowers like foxgloves, daffodils and snowdrops. Her “unit”, which includes a kitchenette and living area, costs just £300 a month. She said: “Sometimes when I’m … Continue reading »

The Associated Press | Hamilton Park in Weehawken, N.J., on the Hudson River across from Manhattan. The plaque and bust of Alexander Hamilton are near the dueling grounds where Hamilton was fatally shot by Aaron Burr in 1804. The Associated Press | Curator Patricia Sanftner holds pictures of Alexander Hamilton and his wife, Elizabeth Schuyler. … Continue reading »

Published: 06:38 EST, 18 June 2016 | Updated: 11:17 EST, 19 June 2016 A stunning eight-bedroom mansion is no longer a pad for ‘The Bachelor’ as it hits the market for a rumoured $30 million. Fernhill Estate, in the New South Wales town of Mulgoa, is a 1830s heritage listed property. It boasts a 16-seat … Continue reading »

SELLER: Robbie Williams LOCATION: Beverly Hills (Post Office), CA PRICE: $11,000,000 SIZE: 10,681 square feet, 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: Having decamped to a substantially larger and even more lavish Beverly Hills estate — more on that in a minute — British pop star Robbie Williams has not all that surprisingly hoisted his … Continue reading »

Published: 20:25 EST, 17 June 2016 | Updated: 23:08 EST, 17 June 2016 Beyonce and Jay Z are reportedly interested in a mega-million mansion in Los Angeles’ posh Holmby Hills area, according to Variety. The 34-year-old songstress and her rapper husband, 46, are planning to drop $93 million on the luxurious 30,000 square feet home, which … Continue reading »

Park Slope mansions on Eighth Avenue and Prospect Park West are so fine, they make a walk worthwhile on post-blizzard sidewalks plagued by slush and daunting snow piles. We know this with utter certainty after spending two thoroughly happy days taking snapshots in this part of the Park Slope Historic District. We’d been longing for … Continue reading »

HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Just before noon outside Ernest Hemingway’s Havana estate, a metallic screech cut through the chirping of tropical birds and the sound of a live band entertaining tourists. An American worker pulled open one door of a 40-foot shipping container. A Cuban worker pulled open the other. Out spilled treasure: box after … Continue reading »