Tucked away behind The Trembling House of Madness on the historic Stonegate, the Haunted Chamber is one of York’s most unique and atmospheric stays. This Grade II listed apartment sits on the remains of the first Norman house built in York around 1180 AD, blending centuries of history with unmistakable medieval character. Over 600 years old, the timber-framed chamber is filled with original features, from ship-made wooden panelling and floorboards to antique furnishings and curious […]
The Anchorage is a one of a kind, stunning architectural marvel nestled quietly on the side of Harmar Hill in Marietta, Ohio. Originally known as the Putnam Mansion, the home was built in 1859 by Douglas Putnam, a prominent real estate, banking and railroad magnate, for his wife, Eliza. The home was inspired by Eliza Putnam’s love of Italian-style architecture. Despite the care and vision behind its construction, Eliza was only able to enjoy the […]
Standing on the site of a former priory in Bunbury, Northamptonshire, Britain’s Sulgrave Manor holds centuries of history. Once surrendered to the Crown during the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the land was purchased from King Henry VIII in 1539 by Lawrence Washington, a wealthy ancestor of George Washington. The Tudor manor he built would become the Washington family’s ancestral home, later expanded by his son, Robert Washington, to accommodate his large family of fifteen children. […]
Savannah, Georgia, United States
Located on the edge of Savannah’s historic Madison Square, the Sorrel-Weed House stands as a haunting reminder of the city’s tumultuous past. This grand home, completed in 1840, is steeped in history. The home was erected, on a site that witnessed one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolutionary War, the Siege of Savannah in 1779. Hundreds of soldiers perished during the chaos of battle. In the aftermath, a mass trench was dug to bury […]