A roof warped by age, sloping walls, an overgrown garden – this manor on the Isle of Wight in England has seen a lot in its lifetime, but now, centuries later, it still delights with its historical coziness. It is amazing, but information about the building on this site has been preserved since 1086 (!!!)…
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Today we have not just a house or even a mansion, but a true historic estate, which we saw only in the movies. Midland Manor was built back in the 19th century but recently passed into the hands of new owners who have spent the last 6 years renovating. Gorgeous spaces with incredible stucco, multiple…
Thanks to the Spaniards for the fact that they so honor and protect their historical architectural heritage, so we can at least virtually travel to past centuries and find out how people lived before. Just take a look at this magnificent old mansion of the 17th century in the medieval town of Pedraza in the…
Keythorpe Hall hotel has a very interesting concept – here preference is given to guests who want to celebrate an important event in life in a big company. In other words, the hotel is often rented entirely for weddings, exclusive parties and other kinds of celebrations. As for the building itself, this is a stunning…
It’s hard to find good words to describe this incredible property in Belgium. Usual comparisons and standard phrases are inappropriate here – the famous Belgian designer and antique dealer Axel Vervoordt lives in a real castle, that dates back to the 12th century. In the interiors, the dramatic rough beauty of natural rustic materials is…
For the designer Marine Bonnefoy, this wonderful mansion in the picturesque French countryside was the first serious project – after graduating from architecture school, she really wanted to test her knowledge in practice. Her family was just looking for a new home, and Marin persuaded her parents to buy an old stone house in need…
England is a wonderful country, as in its hinterland there are still such fairy small castles, in which you can travel back in time several centuries ago and feel yourself like a king or queen. Built in the 19th century for a wealthy local family, this magnificent stone estate is an example of Victorian Gothic…
The beauty and architecture of Provence are so magnificent that designers all over the world try to imitate this style in their work. But the real aesthetics of Provence can be felt only in the south of France, where nature and historical buildings are intertwined in one perfect combination. Today we want to take you…
Historical estates of France are always a delight for the eyes and an example of majestic classical architecture, that is timeless. Today we have just one of these houses, which, incidentally, can be rented for the weekend and beyond. This wonderful mansion several hundred years old is an example of an unsurpassed French style, but…
This restored magnificent 300-year-old estate in the French countryside is a good example of how one can create a very modern space in an old house, without spoiling the historical harmony inside. The owners are young winemakers who adore traditional architecture, but at the same time are admirers of the latest trends in interior design….