Mansions

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT — Three families (the Dexters, the Coffins and the Haskells) played central roles in the life of the most elegant house ever built in Windsor Locks – the Ashmere estate. Seth Dexter and Jabez Haskell were early settlers in Pine Meadow, which later became Windsor Locks. Seth Dexter’s daughter, Harriet Clark Dexter, … Continue reading »

“Culture and science can be instruments that enable man, and put him on the path to solutions that have not been found since the world began.” – Victoria Ocampo. *All photos by Nithil Dennis* Villa Ocampo The wealthy northern suburb of San Isidro is well known as a getaway to escape the hustle and bustle … Continue reading »

The Russian abode in Upper Brookville, Long Island.Photo: en.glavzs.ruPresident Barack Obama retaliated Thursday against Russia for its alleged cybermeddling in the 2016 elections, imposing sanctions on intelligence services and expelling 35 Russian officials from the United States. The White House is also, among other measures, shuttering two Russian-owned retreats on Long Island and Maryland’s Eastern … Continue reading »

The Elmcroft Estate in Upper Brookville is one of those locations that was bought by the Soviet Union in the 1950s. (December 30, 2016 5:25 PM) Updated December 30, 2016 6:01 PM President Barack Obama ordered the closure of a Russian compound on the North Shore as part of the sanctions on Russia for its … Continue reading »

Two luxury retreats in New York and Maryland where Russian diplomats have gone for decades to play tennis, sail and swim were shut down by the Obama administration Friday in retaliation for Moscow’s cyber-meddling in the presidential election. TWO RUSSIAN CRIMINALS HIT WITH SANCTIONS ARE ON FBI MOST WANTED LIST The U.S. said the two … Continue reading »

Despite the fact that United States is the largest economy in the world, the value of the White House, located in Washington, D.C., is much lesser as compared to presidential house in India. rashtrapatisachivalaya In a list prepared by property website Hatched, which looked at the value of each G20 leaders’ residence, Zhongnanhai – the … Continue reading »

David O.Marlow/ Coldwell-Banker Previews International Mohamed Hadid’s crowning achievement could well be giving his two beautiful and talented daughters – Gigi and Bella – to this world. But there’s more to him than his 21st-century famous family. The LA-based real estate developer’s sprawling Bel-Air mansion that he had been living in for quite some time is … Continue reading »

The Mansion on Delaware Avenue could be Buffalo’s most mysterious landmark. It’s rumored to be haunted. And driving past it, you can’t help gazing at it. Especially at Christmas. A glorious tree twinkles in the windows. Blue snowflakes dance over the doors.  The sight can make you emotional. After all, this 1870 Victorian, long home to the … Continue reading »

Creating a low-cost auto insurance company that sells to those who traditionally can’t afford coverage and then employing cost-effective tactics when it comes time to payout claims has been a successful formula for Chicago’s Richard Parrillo. The prominent insurance magnet, with an estimated net worth of $158 million – relatively modest compared to others in … Continue reading »

Everyone needs to take a vacation every once in a while, especially during the holidays. But vacation means something a little different when you’re a tech billionaire. Becoming a billionaire is no easy feat, but staying sane at the top is even harder. From massive island retreats to private superyachts, these tech executives’ second homes take … Continue reading »