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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 is installed.
Biomass heating is being introduced at Knightshayes as part of the charity’s goal to ensure 50 per cent of the Trus… (View original article)
Has Beauty in the Beast put staying in a castle on your bucket list? You don’t have to go far or put up with a ruin – the UK is full of castles that have been lovingly renovated into fancy hotels. Our homegrown ones may not come with pools and sun terraces as their continental neighbours do, but what ours lack in tan-friendly amenities, they make up for in gossip. From a resident ghost in County Antrim to Henry VIII’s honeymoon suite, here’s our guide to the best castle accommodation for sl… (View original article)
Drottningholm Palace. Photo: Gomer Swahn/Royal Court, Sweden
The private residence of the Swedish Royal Family, Drottningholm Palace, was built in the 1600s and is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The Swedish Monarchy says that it is the “most well-preserved royal castle built in the 1600s in Sweden and at the same time is representative of all European architecture for the period.” It has been the family’s private home since 1981 and is guarded by Swedish m… (View original article)
Lincoln Castle will be offering Early Morning Explorer sessions to families who have young children with autism.
From April 8, the castle will be opening its doors an hour earlier so that families and children can experience the castle and its attractions in a suitable, stress-free environment.
From 9am, children with autism can explore the castle, including its Victorian Prison and Magna Carta Vault. Education spaces in the castle will also be equipped with sensory toys for … (View original article)
For Architectural Digest, by Jenny Bristol.
With their thick walls and iron-clad windows, most of the world’s castles were originally built to keep enemies at bay. Medieval warfare was a thing of the past, though, when castles started to appear in America. These extravagant structures were built not as fortresses but as temples to wealth and power—often by business magnates. Today some are located far from civilization, while others are in the middle of cities. They range fro… (View original article)
On the Market: A Snowy Scottish Castle Replica
It’s called “the Ledges.”
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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 was constructed on the grounds of former Gov. Eben Draper’s estate by his son. Today, the nine-bedroo… (View original article)
Many purchasers like the idea of owning a piece of history, but the appeal of the château is broader, says Tim Swannie of French agent Home Hunts. “Status is important for some buyers – the French château fits nicely alongside the Alpine chalet, Tuscan farmhouse and city penthouse – but that is far from being the main driver for most of our buyers,” he says.
“Location is generally the main appeal; they were specifically built in the best positions, with the best views, by the most im… (View original article)
Many purchasers like the idea of owning a piece of history, but the appeal of the château is broader, says Tim Swannie of French agent Home Hunts. “Status is important for some buyers – the French château fits nicely alongside the Alpine chalet, Tuscan farmhouse and city penthouse – but that is far from being the main driver for most of our buyers,” he says.
“Location is generally the main appeal; they were specifically built in the best positions, with the best views, by the most im… (View original article)
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Have you ever wanted to own and live in your own castle? Well, now is your change as we get a look at The Thornbury Castle. This unique and beautiful castle is up for sale, and it can be all yours. The Thornbury Castle was once host to King Henry VIII and his new wife Anne Boleyn who stayed for their honeymoon back in 1535.
These days the castle is a 28-room hotel and event space that features lush gardens and vineyards … (View original article)