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A six-bedroom country house in Scotland is on the market for the surprisingly affordable price of £200,000 ($325,000). The 492-square-metre home, known as Chesterhill House, is on a 1.3-hectare woodland property in the small town of Newport-on-Tay in Fife. Built in 1870, the three-storey Tudor-Italianate style home includes many distinctive architectural features, such as castellated … Continue reading »

A NEW book is set to reveal the story behind a hidden historical jewel of the Wye Valley, which has close links to Henry VII and the Tudor dynasty. Troy House: A Tudor Estate Across Time by Ann Benson was launched last week at the Shire Hall in Monmouth. And in her book, the history … Continue reading »

With the Easter Holiday’s already in full swing, the Easter Bank Holiday will also soon be upon us, so what are the top things to do in Nottingham? We headed to our faithful friend TripAdvisor to find out. Wollaton Hall and Park It’s the trusted city hot spot that is flooded with visitors, especially when … Continue reading »

Dating from 1487, the Grade II listed property is one of the remaining fragments of the medieval St Katherine’s Hospital (founded in 1232) and was built to house the leader of a group of brethren who cared for the poor and needy. The building, now stranded in a car park, has had many lives. It … Continue reading »

Comments (0) An environmentally friendly biomass heating system is set to replace the an oil system at Knightshayes Court. The Tiverton National Trust property is undergoing the revamp throughout March and spring and visitors can expect to see a lot of activity as the as a new, sustainable heating system for the house and stables building … Continue reading »

On the Market: A Snowy Scottish Castle Replica It’s called “the Ledges.” Photo courtesy of Century 21 Commonwealth 55 Adin Street, Hopedale Price: $2,495,000 Size: 11,595 square feet Bedrooms: 9 Baths: 12 This stone-and-brick manse tucked away in the hinterlands of Central Mass. was built as a replica of a Scottish castle in 1921. Called “the Ledges,” it … Continue reading »

The freehold of Seckford Hall hotel – a 15th Century property with historical links to the monarchy – has been put on the market for £4.1m. The Grade II-listed country house hotel, which set in 10 acres of land near Woodbridge in Surrey, comprises 32 en-suite bedrooms; a restaurant with room for 80 guests; an … Continue reading »

Elmwood Manor, built in 1797 off what now is Bloomfield Road in Cape Girardeau, was modeled after Dalhousie Castle in Scotland. Carl Armstrong has published a book about Elmwood Manor and other historic structures and families in the Cape Girardeau area. Submitted Author Carl Armstrong didn’t set out to write a book on local history … Continue reading »

DUNSTON Hall in Norwich, which has recently received a £2 million investment in facilities, has announced a new package of family friendly offerings and to help you join in the fun the venue is giving away a night’s stay for one family. The new family friendly package comprises a fun children’s check-in with FREE activity … Continue reading »

Comments (0) So you know where some of the Broadchurch locations are. You have been to West Bay and walked around Clevedon and Bridgport Harbour to get a feel of where the first and second seasons were shot. If you have watched the first episode of the third season on Monday (27 February), you may have … Continue reading »