When it comes to peculiar properties, this empty mansion in California takes some beating. Once the home of Sarah Winchester, the heir to weapons manufacturing empire Winchester Repeating Arms, renovations…
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Lynnewood Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An elegant estate left to languish, Lynnewood Hall is one of the most magnificent Gilded Age mansions still standing in America. While the neoclassical house is defined by its turbulent, tragic past, it’s…
Outlaw House, Mobile, Alabama
Deep in the wilds of Alabama’s rural Mobile County once stood a Spanish Revival mansion with a fascinating tale to tell. Dating back to 1914, the grand Outlaw House occupied a secluded spot away…
265 Martin Carmack is a charming, cottage-style single-family home offering a peaceful blend of country living and modern comforts. $250,000
265 Martin Carmack is a charming, cottage-style single-family home offering a peaceful blend of country living and modern comforts. Built in 1999, the home’s 1208 square feet of living space…
House renovation costs: is now a good time for home improvement?
With interest rates spiking and widespread materials shortages, does it make financial sense to spend on home improvements right now? We’re a nation of renovators. Prior to the pandemic, we…
How much do solar panels cost?
Looking for a way to save on your bills and do your bit for the environment? We’ve got the lowdown on how solar panels stack up The cost of electricity has…
Italy is offering €15,000 grants to people who move to Sardinia
Under a new scheme, the Sardinian government will pay home-buyers who permanently relocate to one of the region’s beautiful rural towns Interested in a move to the Mediterranean? In a bid…
The UK’s worst fly-tipping hotspots
Fly-tipping is a serious issue in the UK – but despite hefty fines and even potential prison sentences for offenders, it’s also a common problem, with one instance of fly-tipping…
Dammsmühle Castle, Barnim, Brandenburg
Built in 1768 by a wealthy leather manufacturer, Dammsmühle Castle has a storied past. After falling into disrepair, it was sold at auction in 1894 and rebuilt in a neo-Baroque style. In…
Lindenau Castle, Lindenau, Brandenburg
This imposing residence stands on the outskirts of Lindenau, 27 miles north of Dresden. Once the home of the noble von Minckwitz family, the Renaissance bones of the castle were built…