Mansions

When Howard Ronson, a builder of modern office towers, looked for a Manhattan pied-à-terre some years ago, he was drawn to an unlikely destination—two floors of a lavishly decorated Fifth Avenue mansion built for a 19th-century coal baron. But the purchase was only the beginning. When a maisonette duplex in the mansion became available the … Continue reading »

This newly built stone mansion, dubbed Portnall, is located on North Drive in Wentworth, Surrey, United Kingdom and was built on the main island of the world famous Wentworth Estate. It is situated on 3.25 acres and backs onto a championship golf course. It features approximately 20,000 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, … Continue reading »

Celine Dion’s $29 million private island hits the market The unparalleled six bedroom, six bath estate comes with its own wine tasting room, a treasure trove of antiques, and a kitchen that has to be seen to be believed Real estate | Luxury | Music | Pop Culture Did you just make a killing selling … Continue reading »

Flickr/Christopher Macsurak and Getty Images/Stephen Lovekin Mukesh and Nita Ambani Mukesh Ambani, a business tycoon and the wealthiest man in India with an estimated net worth of $22.3 billion, recently moved into the world’s most expensive home with his wife and three children. The home, called Antilia, sits on Mumbai’s tony Altamount Road and cost … Continue reading »

Monday, May 21, 2012, by Tom Acitelli When last we checked in on the Arthur Astor Carey House in December 2011, it was the only Cambridge listing of at least $5 million. Now it’s not. A $501,000 price-chop last week drops the tag to $4,499,000 (it had already been chopped from an original asking of … Continue reading »

Altona in Wunulla Rd, Point Piper has been on the market for months and still waits for a buyer Source: The Sunday Telegraph Ron Medich… has put his Sydney mansion in Point Piper up for sale. Source: Supplied of 2 Next > There is a cluster of super-rich houses that no one wants to buy … Continue reading »

“It’s a novelty, marketing the property this way,” said Doug Grisbaum, a co-broker with Berger Realty in Ocean City who went to observe. “And look at the activity. I guess if it goes really well, it could start something.” Nineteen registered bidders were among the 70 people who watched the 15-minute drama unfold at 279 … Continue reading »

Yours for £200m: The 17-bedroom mansion renovated by Qatar royal family which is set to become Britain’s priciest property By Daily Mail Reporter PUBLISHED: 10:33 EST, 20 May 2012 | UPDATED: 10:33 EST, 20 May 2012 Qatar’s royal family have renovated what could turn out to be Britain’s most valuable private residence – after lavishing … Continue reading »

Lake homes and river retreats, from modest to lavish, will be open to visitors on Sunday as part of Coldwell Banker Burnet’s annual Waterfront Home Tour. The tour includes 127 waterfront and deeded access homes all across the metro area and at all price points, from a $249,000 condo overlooking the St. Croix River to … Continue reading »

Years of vandals had made a mess of this gorgeous structure. Here are the Leaders of Tomorrow members getting it cleaned out and ready for paint. SHREWSBURY, Massachusetts – If you’ve never taken to time to walk through Shrewsbury’s rarely visited Prospect Park, today would have been the day to to it. This normally quiet … Continue reading »