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A Tremendous Triangle

Iconic modernist house in Connecticut by renowned architect John Black Lee reduced in price by 60%   Award winning architect John Black Lee (1924 – 2016) was born in Chicago and took influence from the ‘Harvard...

Larging an Auction

Europe’s largest auto-themed, single owner collection sale achieves £43.7 million in total sales   The largest auto-themed collection sale ever staged in Europe concluded this weekend with a total sales figure of £43.7 million ($54.3 million...

Sugaring a Price

1957 Bentley S1 Continental sports saloon that has been owned by both Sir Elton John and Lord Sugar for sale for a 243% higher sum than it achieved in 2007   Owned by the temper tantrum...

Pint-Sized Perfection

Picturesque gate lodge in Warwickshire offered for sale   Sometimes the best things come in small packages and for those looking for a weekend retreat, a little 19th century gatehouse named Molly’s Lodge could provide just...

An Exciting Estate

Devon home of Fortnum & Mason board member and scion of the Weston family for sale   Jana Khayat, a horse breeder, board member of Fortnum & Mason and scion of the billionaire Weston family, placed...

70% off (but still £24 million)

Californian estate slashed in price from £81 million to £24 million It’s owner originally wanted to stay until he died; he’ll now leave   Priced at £81 million ($100 million, €94 million or درهم367 million) when we...

Manhattan’s Cheapest Penthouse

An opportunity to live amongst New York’s elite on a budget   Last week, New York real estate blog 6sqft featured Manhattan’s cheapest penthouse. It’s surprisingly for sale for just £154,000 ($190,000, €180,000 or درهم‎‎698,000) and...

Taming the Dragon

Unusual Chinese style house that once played host to dissidents in Winchester offered for sale   Last offered for sale in 2001 for £895,000 (the equivalent of £1.3 million or $1.6 million or €1.5 million or...

Mind the Moat

Grade I listed moated Norfolk manor house put on the market for £750,000 less than it was promoted for in 2012   Illustration of the troubled state of the UK’s prime property market is provided in...

Reconfiguring Wyman

Terraced house with a difference owned previously by Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman for sale   A house formerly owned by the metal detecting enthusiast and musician Bill Wyman has been placed for sale at a...

A Qatari Roller

Rolls-Royce Corniche convertible originally owned by the Emir of Qatar to be auctioned   The late Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (1995 – 2013), seized power in a bloodless palace coup d’état...

One Bed Excess

One bedroom flat in SW3 on offer for a price that will surprise   When one thinks of one bedroom flats, one doesn’t generally expect them to be especially pricey. Agents Russell Simpson, however, are currently...

Selling a Studio

Chelsea artists’ studio offered for sale; most artists will be unable to afford it   Between 1850 and 1914 many artists’ studios were constructed in Kensington and Chelsea in the wake of “the pro art political...

Asking an Area Code

New York penthouse being marketed on its prized Manhattanite 212 area code and Fifth Avenue address   Just as has occurred in London’s Mayfair, “dusty” office buildings in New York are being turned into luxury apartments....

A Halloween House for Heidi (in Hampton Court)

Britain’s strangest house goes on sale for £10 million; it coincides perfectly with Halloween and you’d expect to find it in Switzerland rather than Hampton Court   Previously offered for £13 million ($15.8 million or €14.4...

Sam Cam’s Car

Fiat 500L bought as a gift for Samantha Cameron by her husband to be auctioned   David Cameron took the stupidest gamble of his life – and wrecked our country in the process – when he...

Hay (Br)exit

Northern country house for sale for £700,000 more than it sold for a year ago in spite of Brexit market decline   The Higginson family put Hay Carr, a stunning Lancashire estate, on the market in...

Living it Large

BHDR market one of New York’s most impressive apartments; the price is staggering and the now deceased owner was one of Wall Street’s largest 1980s characters   Top New York realty and development firm Bahadiring Realty...

Living it Large

BHDR market one of New York’s most impressive apartments; the price is staggering and the now deceased owner was one of Wall Street’s largest 1980s characters   Top New York realty and development firm Bahadiring Realty...

Sculpting a Residence

Former residence of sculptor with Liz Hurley as a neighbour for sale in Chelsea   The self-described ‘actress’ and diva Liz Hurley is probably the most famous ‘name’ living in cherry tree lined Redcliffe Road, SW10...

The Island Car

Perfect ‘his’ and ‘hers’ cars for billionaires with mega yachts offered by Neiman Marcus as part of a charity benefit   Each year since 1926, Neiman Marcus have produced what they call the Christmas Book and...

The House of Mogg

The house where the eccentric MP Jacob Rees-Mogg grew up is for sale – and it comes with two things that aspiring Mary Berry’s and aspiring Jeremy Clarkson’s will love   Previously marketed for £2.5 million...

The New Andy Warhol

A private view of the works of Lincoln Townley at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea   Described as “the new Andy Warhol” by the actor Michael Caine, acclaimed artist Lincoln Townley’s works were displayed at the...

Curating a Palazzo

Venetian residence – perfect for a curator – reduced in price by £2.9 million   Venice truly is “Dinsey World for adults” and now someone with cash to spare could potentially get a bargain residence within...

Anything Goes

RM Sotheby’s to auction 800 cars, motorcycles, boats and bicycles alongside automobilia in Milan   Between 25th and 27th of November, RM Sotheby’s will hold what they call their ‘Duemila Ruote’ sale at Fiera Milano, Milan....

Anything But Ordinary

A property named ‘2431 Riviera Drive’ sounds ordinary but its setting is anything but that – and it has a price tag to match   ‘2431 Riviera Drive’ isn’t the most fetching name for a house...

A Moonlighting Mansion

One of Lancashire’s most striking houses is for sale; it was once home to ‘Mr Moonlight’ singer Frankie Vaughan   Easy listening singer Frankie Vaughan CBE, DL (1928 – 1999) spent two summers at Halton Green...

Churchill’s Last Billet

Last home of Sir Winston Churchill for sale for £22.9 million   For twenty years from 1945 until his death in 1965, Hyde Park Gate in Kensington was home to Sir Winston Churchill. 27 Hyde Park...

An Angular Aston

Rare 1989 Aston Martin Volante Zagato offered for sale   Aston Martin have produced many a stunning cars over the years but one that is sheer Marmite is the Volante Zagato. A worldwide total of just...

The Best on The Beach

“The ultimate beach houses for 21st century living” for sale   Many dream of living by the sea and waking up to the lap of the waves and now, on Margate’s seafront, a row of eleven...

Di’s Drive

Audi formerly owned by the late Princess of Wales (and later by LBC broadcaster Iain Dale) to be auctioned   The late Princess of Wales ceased to have to use Royal Household limousines in 1992 and...

A Winning Barber

Matthew Steeples visits Chelsea barber Hak Tevfik of Haks Oscar   Chelsea’s World’s End used to be the haunt of the likes of the gangster and alleged lover of the late Princess Margaret, John Bindon. Now,...