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In 1888, George Vanderbilt began building a vast North Carolina estate; 26 years later, his widow sold 86,700 acres for $433,500, helping create the core of Pisgah National Forest in 1916

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In 1888, George Vanderbilt began building a vast North Carolina estate; 26 years later, his widow sold 86,700 acres for $433,500, helping create the core of Pisgah National Forest in 1916

A major property deal that began more than a century ago with a grieving widow turned a huge private wilderness in North Carolina into one of the most important public conservation achievements in American history. In May 1914, Edith Vanderbilt agreed to sell 86,700 acres of valuable mountain forest from the private Biltmore Estate to … Read more

Kristin Cavallari bought a secluded 130-acre Tennessee estate in 2024 and spent two years reshaping it, turning a barn into an indoor basketball court and a guesthouse into her podcast studio

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Kristin Cavallari bought a secluded 130-acre Tennessee estate in 2024 and spent two years reshaping it, turning a barn into an indoor basketball court and a guesthouse into her podcast studio

The result is a home that combines expansive surroundings with a surprisingly practical approach to family life, giving Cavallari the privacy of a secluded estate without sacrificing the comforts of a house designed for everyday living. For Kristin Cavallari, the appeal of her new Tennessee home goes well beyond its size. Tucked away on 130 … Read more

Tennessee’s Andrew Jackson estate spans 1,200 acres; its new plan puts much of a 70,000-square-foot visitor center underground so the building does not interrupt views across the historic landscape

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Tennessee's Andrew Jackson estate spans 1,200 acres; its new plan puts much of a 70,000-square-foot visitor center underground so the building does not interrupt views across the historic landscape

Plans for a $132 million redevelopment of The Hermitage, the 1,200 acre historic estate of former US President Andrew Jackson, will put much of a new 70,000 square foot visitor and education center underground to protect sightlines across the historic grounds. The Andrew Jackson Foundation announced the project, calling it a “generational transformation,” to replace … Read more

A four-bedroom waterfront home was completed in California in 2026; within months, the Belvedere property is listed for $32 million; the newly built estate comes with sweeping bay views and luxury amenities

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A four-bedroom waterfront home was completed in California in 2026; within months, the Belvedere property is listed for $32 million; the newly built estate comes with sweeping bay views and luxury amenities

Less than a year after completion, the newly built mansion at 46 Cliff Road in Belvedere hit the market. The waterfront mansion is asking $32 million, the San Francisco Business Times reported. The three-storey home sprawls across 5,000 square feet with four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and what may be its most prized perk: direct access … Read more

Who was Lisa Bradford? Husband charged with murder after real estate agent shot dead at Aldie, Virginia home

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Who was Lisa Bradford? Husband charged with murder after woman shot dead Aldie, Virginia home (Pexel - representational image)

A woman was found shot dead inside a home in Aldie, Virginia, on Tuesday, September 22. Lisa Bradford’s husband, Roger Bradford, was arrested for murder hours later. Who was Lisa Bradford? Husband charged with murder after woman shot dead Aldie, Virginia home (Pexel – representational image) Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman said a relative called … Read more

In 1993, buyers paid $490,000 for Kurt Weill’s former 5.5-acre New York estate; after 33 years of restoration, the 1880 property is now asking $1.995 million

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In 1993, buyers paid $490,000 for Kurt Weill’s former 5.5-acre New York estate; after 33 years of restoration, the 1880 property is now asking $1.995 million

A 5.5-acre historic country estate in New City, New York, once home to famous German composer Kurt Weill and actress Lotte Lenya, is now for sale for $1.995 million. Known as Brook House, the property at 116 South Mountain Road was bought by its current owners in 1993 for $490,000. Over the last 33 years, … Read more

Why Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, was fired as head of security? Big statement made as estate dispute deepens

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Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who announced her death to the world was fired from the head of security position. (X/@yashar)

Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaverwas reportedly fired as head of security amid an ongoing dispute over the singer’s estate. Seaver had announced the Jolene singer’s death at the age of 80 in a social media post. Dolly Parton’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, who announced her death to the world was fired from the head of security … Read more

A 1920s Palm Beach mansion near Mar-a-Lago is now listed for $59 million; the 0.8-acre estate has 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 6-car garage and decades of Florida history

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A 1920s Palm Beach mansion near Mar-a-Lago is now listed for $59 million; the 0.8-acre estate has 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 6-car garage and decades of Florida history

111 Vi​a Del Lago, Palm Beach, FL 33480Photo credit: Realtor.com A 1920s Palm Beach mansion near Mar-a-Lago is now listed for $59 million, offering a rare mix of historic architecture, oversized land and decades of Florida society lore. The 0.8-acre estate at 111 Via Del Lago has eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a six-car garage and … Read more

Nearly 20 years after Dreyer’s Ice Cream CEO T. Gary Rogers bought 151 acres in Napa, his family discovered an 1887 winery hidden on the property; they planted vineyards, built a home, and the estate now asks $35 million

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Nearly 20 years after Dreyer’s Ice Cream CEO T. Gary Rogers bought 151 acres in Napa, his family discovered an 1887 winery hidden on the property; they planted vineyards, built a home, and the estate now asks $35 million

A vineyard property in Napa Valley, featuring an 1887 winery that Ellen DeGeneres once had her eyes on, is on the market. The 151-acre property in St Helena, California, is listed for $35 million, according to a report by Mansion Global. The seller is artist Matt Rogers, the son of the late T. Gary Rogers, … Read more

In 1995, strange marks appeared in a photograph of an English estate; 31 years later, archaeologists say they may have uncovered the foundations of a lost 18th-century building

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In 1995, strange marks appeared in a photograph of an English estate; 31 years later, archaeologists say they may have uncovered the foundations of a lost 18th-century building

Representative image from Canva In the summer of 1995, an unusual photograph of Temple Newsam, a historic estate in Leeds, England, captured strange marks across the grass. To Mike Turpin and other local archaeology enthusiasts, the patterns looked like they could reveal foundations hidden beneath the lawn. More than three decades later, their suspicion has … Read more