Luxury and the arts From houses to cars and from Hockney to van Dyck, a profile of the best and the worst
The late, great Alex Moulton’s car collection goes to auction
The eccentric engineer Dr Alexander Moulton CBE (1920 – 2012) is best known for his innovative bicycles and the work he did with Sir Alexander Issigonis on the Austin Mini. A number of Dr Moulton’s personal vehicles will be auctioned by Bonhams on 9th December 2013 (more…)
Adair UK to participate in the British Red Cross London Christmas Fair
On Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th November, one of The Steeple Times’ favourite homeware brands, Adair UK, are amongst 70 firms participating in the British Red Cross London Christmas Fair. (more…)
Britain’s most stunning bungalow available for £2.5 million
Whilst Strutt & Parker have yet to achieve the £8 million asking price they seek for the Grade I listed Georgian mansion Mamhead House, buyers on a more limited budget can acquire a smaller property on the estate named The Orangery. (more…)
Prince Jefri’s former Long Island estate on the market again
The purchaser of Prince Jefri of Brunei’s Long Island estate, Sunninghill, is plainly keen to offload it as it is currently for sale for £494,000 ($800,000) less than they paid for it. Perhaps its links to the somewhat colourful royal could be part of the reason. (more…)
Repossessed Somerset mansion goes to auction for just £250,000
It’s rare to find Grade I mansions in the hands of the receivers, but Halswell Park in Somerset is an exception to that rule. Now, Clive Emson auctioneers on behalf of Citi Private Banking, seek just £250,000 to £500,000 for the main house and £635,000 to £960,000 for the entire estate. (more…)
A Bentley turned into artwork celebrating British history goes to auction
A Bentley turned into a piece of artwork celebrating British history by Paul Karslake FRSA comes to auction on the 30th November through Historics at Brooklands at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, Surrey. (more…)
A house kitted out entirely in purple is surely the most tastelessly decorated home in Britain
A 4-bedroomed semi detached house in Hillingdon, Middlesex is a not something we’d normally feature, but given its décor, it was an absolute must. (more…)
Conferro Auctions to sell Bollywood posters at The Westbury
New auction house Conferro Auctions are to sell a collection of Bollywood film posters and LPs at The Westbury Hotel on the 29th November. (more…)
Solid silver model of a Vickers Fighter FB5 for sale
A solid silver model of a Vickers FB5 military bi-plane – better known as “The Gunbus” – made in 1916 has come to the market through Trinity House for £32,000. (more…)
Repossessed mansion under offer for £6 million less than it was originally marketed for
Formerly known as Markyate Cell and renamed Cell Park in 1984, a Grade II* listed Hertfordshire manor house which inspired the film The Wicked Lady has seen its asking price slashed to just £4.9 million. The repossessed property is now under offer for £4 million. (more…)