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MANSION ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
100-year-old 5,800-sq ft mansion of Oscar-winning actress, with 19 rooms, pool, was sold in 2006 for $3.5 million. It is abandoned now- Frank Sinatra’s Palm Springs home: How Twin Palms became a historic landmark with its iconic pool and mid-century modern design
- In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater system
- Frank Sinatra spent $150,000 to build Twin Palms in Palm Springs in 1947—he wanted a Georgian mansion, but created a modernist icon insteadFrank Sinatra spent $150,000 to build Twin Palms in Palm Springs in 1947, creating a home that would become closely associated with his Hol...09 Sep, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- In 1962, Marilyn Monroe bought her only home for $75,000. The Los Angeles house became her final residence and narrowly escaped demolition decades laterMarilyn Monroe's cherished Brentwood residence, threatened with demolition, garnered significant attention from fans and historians advocat...09 Sep, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- In 2012, Robin Williams listed his 640-acre Napa estate for $35 million. It finally got sold for $18.1 million - two years after his deathRobin Williams once owned a nearly 20,000-square-foot mountain mansion surrounded by 640 acres of vineyards, olive trees, trails and luxury...08 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
- Henry Ford owned more than 2,000 acres around his Michigan home. The estate later became a national historic landmarkHenry Ford's ambitious vision led him to acquire vast tracts of land near Dearborn, Michigan, to support his burgeoning automobile enterpri...06 Sep, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
- In 1993, Tim Curry bought a Los Angeles home for $650,000 just as it faced demolition and spent years restoring the historic property; decades later, hours after news of his death, the iconic $7.5 million mansion found a buyerTim Curry purchased the historic Seyler House in Los Feliz in 1993. He transformed the Spanish Colonial Revival villa into a Mediterranean-...05 Sep, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
- Kunal Kemmu’s ancestral home in Kashmir features carved woodwork, stone walls and a traditional baithak, holding on to cherished family memories decades after they were forced to leaveKunal Kemmu Kashmir house: Kunal Kemmu's family recently visited their ancestral home in Srinagar after decades away. The traditional mansi...05 Sep, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Houston lawyer buys $15.5 million, 15,000-sq-ft mansion just to demolish it; plans to donate $4 million worth of luxury materials & turn the land into a garden; here’s whyIn River Oaks, Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee has purchased a mansion to expand his existing property. He has partnered with Habitat for Humani...31 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- She feared the dead would find her: A woman built a mansion with doors to nowhere and stairs to ceilings. The terrifying story behind San Jose’s Winchester Mystery HouseFor nearly 40 years, Sarah Winchester kept expanding a bizarre mansion in San Jose, California, filled with doors that lead nowhere, strang...28 Aug, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- In 1884, a widow began building a 160-room California mansion for decades. The reason behind endless construction is terrifyingSarah Winchester built a sprawling mansion after family tragedies and spiritual advice. She continuously constructed the house for decades,...28 Aug, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Shah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' co-star Gayatri Oberoi lives in a 75,000 sq ft Juhu mansion with nine floors, rooftop infinity pool facing Arabian Sea, private theatre and Italian interiorsShah Rukh Khan's 'Swades' co-star Gayatri Oberoi has moved into a sprawling 75,000 sq ft Juhu mansion designed by Italian architect Piero L...22 Aug, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
- Ryanair co-founder’s 951-acre estate with 7-bed mansion, 268 horse stalls listed for $57.5 millionRyanair co-founder Tony Ryan's family is selling Castleton Farm for $57.5 million. This historic 951-acre estate in Kentucky dates back to ...15 Aug, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Friedrich Schiller, 'There is room in the smallest cottage for a happy loving pair' shows psychology of persons seeking happiness, offers timeless life lesson that relationships should be valued above possessionsQuote of the day by Friedrich Schiller offers timeless wisdom for every generation. While society often celebrates material success, lastin...19 Jul, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
- Inside Netflix’s ‘Sirens’: where Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon’s luxe mansion is actually locatedNetflix’s new drama thriller Sirens has viewers captivated, not just by its gripping plot and A-list cast, but by the stunning mansion at i...23 May, 2025, 08.41 AM IST
- Iconic Bidwell mansion in Chico destroyed by early-morning fire; here's all you need to knowThe response from local authorities and historical preservation groups will be crucial in addressing this loss and planning for future comm...11 Dec, 2024, 09.09 PM IST
- Villa once owned by Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' is up for sale. Details hereIn Scandicci, Italy, a historic home that was formerly owned by the family of Lisa del Giocondo, the subject of Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona L...20 Jul, 2024, 02.01 AM IST
- Temple of Confucius in China gets first facelift in centuryThe face-lift is expected to take three to five years with government funding of USD 48 million, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.19 Jul, 2015, 04.20 PM IST
- Historic Houses Association, Sotheby’s pick up Kinross House for 2013 Restoration AwardThe Historic Houses Association and Sotheby’s has picked Kinross House, Scotland’s first neo-classical Palladian mansion, for the 2013 Rest...08 Aug, 2013, 06.06 PM IST
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