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The Thrilling History of The Breakers, the Vanderbilts’ Iconic Summer Estate in Newport
With our feeds now being flooded with grim news reports, we thought it’d be good to distract ourselves by looking into the long, twisted history of an iconic property that has stood the test of time. You might already be familiar with The Breakers, a Beaux Arts masterpiece in Newport, Rhode Island, which was built […] More
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Highclere Castle: the Real Life Downton Abbey Castle, Now Briefly Open to Fans of the Show
It’s been quite a few years since the dramatic finale tied up the loose ends of the award-winning Downton Abbey British TV series. This extraordinary period drama invited us all into the ‘upstairs downstairs’ world of the 1900s and had nearly 10 million bums on couches every single week. And while there doesn’t seem to […] More
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$18.9M Renaissance-Style Villa Just Outside of San Francisco is Looking for a New (Art-Loving) Owner
Opulence, elegance, extravagance; these are just some of the words that can be used to describe Villa La Sosta, a majestic Italianesque mansion in the Bay Area. Nestled behind lush trees at 2 De Witt Drive in Marin County’s coveted Ross neighborhood, the 8,660-square-foot property is San Francisco’s best-kept secret, and it’s looking for a […] More
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Christie’s 5 Most Expensive Homes Sold Last Quarter Each Have a Wonderful Story to Tell
Now, happy you’re here, but if I hooked you with that title and that description, I’m guessing you’re gonna want to get right into it. Christie’s International Real Estate is the luxury real estate arm of Christie’s, the fine art auction house. It was founded in 1995 and it has grown into a huge international […] More
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Is it Real? Richie Rich’s House is Actually the Biltmore Estate, America’s Largest Home
Richie Rich is one of those movies that mark your childhood – it’s fun to watch, the storyline is predictable enough not to truly worry about its brave little protagonists, and it teaches us that no amount of money can make up for true friendship. Starring Macaulay Culkin as the richest kid in the world, […] More
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French Chateau Sports Great Architecture, Stunning Interiors, and a $2.3M Price Tag
Somewhere at the outskirts of Indianapolis, in a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TNA) known by the name of The Village of WestClay, lies a beautiful 10,000+ sq. ft. chateau quietly awaiting its next royal residents. The massive home comes with 5 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, all of them highlighting the incredible attention to details the builders have bestowed […] More
