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In light of a new MP report, it is possible that the State Opening of Parliament could be moved to Westminster Abbey or Buckingham Palace for the duration of any major renovations to the Palace of Westminster.
In the recently released 119-page document it was concluded that the historic site of parliament faces ‘an impending crisis which we cannot responsibly ignore’. It went on to say that ‘It is impossible to sa… (View original article)
It even features a rooftop terrace and kitchenette to bask in the views of London’s skyline.Winkworth plcOne of the four homes that now occupy Vanbrugh Castle has entered the market at £2.75 million.
The “fabulous family home” sprawls over 3248 sq ft and is situated within 2.5 acres of verdant grounds.
Climbing four floors, 2 Vanbrugh Castle features a cellar and rooftop terrace.
The 18th-century castle even boasts great transport links; residents are a stone’s thr… (View original article)
This week’s Mansion Monday takes us to the French Quarter, where this one-of-a-kind top-to-bottom renovation has it all.
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A townhouse at 1014 St. Peter #5 is listed at $1,499,000.
This gorgeous 3-story townhouse w/rear dependency features beautiful wood f… (View original article)
Vaux-le-Vicomte, 45km from Paris in Seine-et-Marne, is one of the most important privately-owned châteaux in France. It is the home of the De Vogüé family, who opened it to the public in 1968 as a way of funding its upkeep – and to share with us the uniquely elegant building and resplendent 1,235 acres of gardens, all designed by the power team of the most celebrated artists of the 17th century: architect Le Vau, landscaper Le Nôtre and painter Le Brun, who then all went on to design Vers… (View original article)
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01:50 EST, 9 September 2016
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02:49 EST, 9 September 2016
We spy the towering chateau as we make our way along the long, winding gravel driveway, the vast building looking magnificent and welcoming at the same time.
Tucked away in the French countryside in a tiny village called Tocqueville, our impressive home for the next three nights – Chateau de Tocqueville – is classified as a historic monument, with parts of the original building dating back … (View original article)
Courtesy of Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington state’s largest winery and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Courtesy of Kevin Cruff/Chateau Ste. Michelle
Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Canoe Ridge vineyard is seen in this photo. Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington state’s largest winery and will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2017.
Chateau Ste…. (View original article)
They say the buildings which are “a masterpiece of Victorian and medieval architecture and engineering” are in danger of “an impending crisis.”
Since its construction, many features of the Palace complex — a UNESCO world heritage site — have never been renovated.
They say there is asbestos in the buildings, extensive decay to stonework, plumbing failure and corrosion, and unless the restoration is carried out, there is a substantial risk of a “catastrophic event” such as a… (View original article)
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Prince Alexander, the newest member of Sweden’s royal family, was baptized Friday at Drottningholm Palace outside Stockholm.
About 150 guests attended the ceremony in the palace chapel for the baby boy, who was born in April.
He is the first child of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia and is fifth in the line of succession.
The boy wore a white christening gown that has previously been worn by royal family members dating back to Prince Gustaf A… (View original article)
A red brick building designed for one of the UK’s oldest libraries will be the first new addition to Lambeth Palace – the historic home of the Archbishop of Canterbury – in almost two centuries (+ slideshow).
London studio Wright & Wright Architects has revealed its plan for the new home of the Lambeth Palace Library, which has had a publicly accessible collection since 1610.
The building will occupy a site at the north end of Lambeth Palace gardens on the south bank of … (View original article)
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10:04 EST, 11 September 2016
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Updated:
10:58 EST, 11 September 2016
Home buyers have the chance to live the rock and roll lifestyle, as long as they have £4.5 million to spare.
Singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of music icon Elvis, is flogging her 15th century country retreat Coes Hall.
The property, nestled in the East Sussex countryside close to the village of Rotherfield, is a luxurious 11 bedroom home with nine bathrooms.