#castle houses

[hometoursandotherstuff]

Well, this 1991 home in Orlando, FL does resemble a castle. It has 5bds, 4ba, 4,680 sq ft, $2.2m. But, let's see if it's tasteful or tacky.

I expected a grand entrance hall with stairs. The double doors open to a large living room, instead.

Not what I was expecting. Other rooms are visible from here, plus there's a mezzanine above with ivy growing down over the railing.

Off to the side of the front doors there's a powder room with a medieval look and a wine barrel sink.

Looking down on the main sitting room from the mezzanine. The fireplace is done nicely.

The large kitchen has cabinets that you either like or not. I think that I'd rather have a single uniform color.

Here's another sitting area with doors to a patio.

Look at this- a round primary bedroom with a weird niche for a floral arrangement, a fireplace, and a mezzanine in the ceiling. To the left of the ensuite there are stairs that aren't visible. Note the ladder and square opening in the ceiling to climb up there.

I don't get it. It's just a narrow round space.

This appears to be a home office with a sitting area.

One of the secondary bedrooms is pretty plain and has a glass door.

Another plain secondary bedroom.

Modern/rustic shower room.

Large covered stone patio by the pool.

Nice pool features some dragon sculptures.

Large parking area and a 2 car garage.

A moat and drawbridge would be nice out front here.

Triangular shaped lot measures 10 acres.

That's Lake Mary Jane in the background, and the home is about 34 min. from Disney World.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/14502-Scotch-Pine-Ct-Orlando-FL-32832/46199834_zpid/

[epestrefe]

Μάνη,Πελοπόννησος

Η δομή των πύργων και των πυργόσπιτων της Μάνης επιβλήθηκε από την ανάγκη των κατοίκων να αμυνθούν απέναντι σε πειρατές και άλλους κατακτητές,Οι Δυτικοί περιηγητές σημείωναν τις αναλογίες τους με τους πύργους και τα κάστρα των φεουδαρχών της Μεσαιωνικής Ευρώπης, της Αγγλίας και της Σκωτίας.Ο Μιχαήλ Παλαιολόγος προσπάθησε το 1415 να περιορίσει το ύψος των πύργων και ο Βαυαρός αντιβασιλέας Μάουερ απαίτησε να γκρεμιστούν το 1834, αλλά και οι δύο απέτυχαν.Οι πύργοι της Μάνης αποτελούν ιδιότυπη και μοναδική στην Ελλάδα κατηγορία λαϊκών αρχιτεκτονικών έργων.Η ακριβής καταγωγή της μορφής τους δεν είναι βεβαιωμένη, αλλά η ομοιότητά τους προς αντίστοιχες μορφές που υπάρχουν στην Ιταλία, όπως στο Σαν Τζιμινιάνο, δικαιολογούν την πιθανότητα μιας τέτοιας επιρροής. Ως εξήγηση θα πρέπει να θεωρηθεί η μετάβαση Μανιατών εκεί και η παραμονή τους ως στρατιωτών, στο στρατό της Βενετίας ή άλλων Ιταλικών πόλεων.

Αλλά οπωσδήποτε, η ύπαρξή τους στη Μάνη είναι φανερό πως δικαιολογείται και από τα πράγματα, δηλαδή από την ανάγκη της απόκρουσης, των πειρατών, των Τούρκων και των άλλων εισβολέων, που μάταια επεχείρησαν να την καταλάβουν και από το ίδιο το κοινωνικό σύστημα που επικρατούσε στην περιοχή, τη διάκριση σε πατριές και τους εξοντωτικούς μεταξύ τους αγώνες.

Η σημασία του πύργου και η αξία της οικογένειας που τον κατείχε εξαρτιόταν από το ύψος του. Πολλές φορές ισχυρές οικογένειες δεν επέτρεπαν σε άλλες, λιγότερο σημαντικές, την ανέγερση ψηλού πύργου και άλλοτε επέβαλλαν το χαμήλωμα ή την κατεδάφισή του.

Περισσότερα στο:http://www.mani.org.gr/arhitektoniki/pir/pirgoi.htm

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Peleș Castle, Royal Domain of Sinaia, Prahova County, Romania,

Paul Gostielean Photography

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House On Haunted Hill (1959)

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The Winsbury Manor, Historical Residence in Ravenwood (NO CC)

Winsbury Manor is a grand Tudor-style estate built in 1490, nestled in the heart of Whispering Glen, Ravenwood. Steeped in history, this manor boasts intricate architectural details, lush landscaped gardens, and an aura of timeless elegance. With its meticulously preserved features and rich legacy, Winsbury Manor offers a rare glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of a bygone era, blending heritage with enduring charm.

Winsbury Manor stands as a testament to centuries of power and conflict. Established on land claimed by the Kingdom of Henford after their decisive victory in the Battle of Whispering Glen in 1485, the manor was completed in 1490 under the command of Lord Governor Winsbury I. Serving as Henford's seat of authority over the Kingdom of Ravenwood, it remained a symbol of dominance until the tragic Siege of Winsbury in 1532, where Dutchess Annelise Winsbury, the last resident, perished at a young age of 17, marking the fall of Henford's control. Left abandoned for decades, the estate was revived in 1609 by the Ravensworth family, who meticulously restored and modernized it through the centuries. In 2020, the Lesmana Enterprise acquired the manor, ushering in a new chapter for this storied estate, blending historical preservation with modern innovation.

Your Very own Retreat

Awaits at Winsbury Manor, nestled in the heart of Ravenwood's enchanting Whispering Glen. This historic estate offers timeless elegance, expansive grounds, and modern touches, creating the perfect harmony of luxury and heritage.

Isolated from the Main Road

A Tennis Court That Functions

A Chapel and Mausoleum

A Lush Manicured Backyard

Stables for Your Horses

A Lively Pond

Living Room (Former throne hall)

Dining and Kitchen

Lounges, Activity Rooms and Reading Rooms

Two Spacious Bedrooms

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Sorry not sorry

[mezzo-morte]

Mulder is charming because his jokes and jabs aren't self indulgent. He doesn't tease Scully for peer validation or to feed his ego, he does it to get a reaction from her.

I don't think his character was written to be funny, but he is funny to Scully. He's plenty attractive and gets enough attention to be obnoxious about it, but he isn't. He's an oxford graduate and could take this stance of intellectual superiority, but he doesn't.

He values Scully's opinion from day one. He listens, he checks in with her, he gages her reaction. And that's endlessly more appealing to see than an arrogant and self assured playboy male lead. He's not a romantic hero but he also is.

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Darius making sure Hunter is less overworked

Please reblog, don’t repost :)

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the more we see of harrenhal the funnier it is to me that house strong has produced three of the most normal and reasonable characters on this show, and the fourth is weird in ways that seemingly have nothing to do with having been raised in a haunted castle

[hometoursandotherstuff]

How about an ancient 1892 castle house in Port Huron, MI? It has 6bds, 5ba, $300K. It does need some work, but it's livable and some of the work was already started.

All stone, like a proper castle, and it has a nice entrance.

It has a large entrance hall, and they've stripped the floors. I don't think that the louvered pocket doors are original.

In this room there's a curved stone fireplace and a leaded glass window.

Here's another rounded room with a lovely brick fireplace.

And, this one has great wainscoting, leaded glass windows, and a fireplace.

Beautiful wood on the railings and stairs.

Very large landing.

There are 9 fireplaces in the house. The one in this room has been restored and the room looks finished, except for elec. outlet covers, etc.

The rooms get a lot of light. This one has another fireplace.

In this room it looks like they put up new wallboard and painted. The windows need frames, but the fireplace was restored, and it does have carpeting.

This bath was renovated in the 70s. The blue sinks are cool, but it's in need of updating.

The molded tub unit doesn't look too bad.

The house has 4 levels.

Up here, there's a faded red carpet. They did one of the walls in stone.

This large room needs work. It has a door to the tower.

It's so cool out here. I'm feeling Rapunzel vibes.

Work has started on the kitchen. Looks like the floor is in. I wonder if they planned on keeping the old cabinets. Were do those stairs go? The kitchen looks big, though.

One step down is this room. It's cute, whatever it is. Looks like they did the walls in here.

Now, this is interesting- a 2 car garage with a loft.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1719-Military-St-Port-Huron-MI-48060/77907258_zpid/?

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[livesunique]

Orava Castle, Oravský Podzámok, Slovakia

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opening paragraphs of all time

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

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Vincent Price and Carol Ohmart -

House on Haunted Hill (1959) dir. William Castle