The Hyannis Port Kennedy Compound became internationally famous during John F Kennedy’s presidency, when it became known as the ‘Summer White House’, with Marine One often landing on the lawn. Since then the estate has become an almost mythical temple for what has become a venerated American dynasty. Here’s a closer look at the storied residence:
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Kate Middleton’s Childhood Homes; A Study
A member of the royal family for nearly twelve years, Catherine, The Princess of Wales and Queen-in-waiting, has had a varied home history, particularly with a wealth of palaces and royal residences at her disposal, but this post takes a look back to where it all began with an exploration of Kate Middleton’s childhood homes:
King Charles’ Scottish House; Birkhall
Birkhall has been King Charles’ Scottish House for over twenty years, after inheriting ownership from his grandmother The Queen Mother. Every year, from July to September, Charles and his wife, Camilla, holiday at the sprawling country estate. Though the home is a private property, there have been many peeks inside over the years. Here’s a …
Inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ Home
To mark the heir apparent’s 70th birthday, and thus the longest-serving regent-in-waiting, Google streetview offered a tour inside Clarence House, Prince Charles’ Home in London. Though visitors can view the gardens of Clarence House each year, the interior is usually off-limits to tourists, however, in celebration of the Duke of Cornwall’s 70th-year guests were permitted …
Nicky Hilton’s Brookhaven Home
After marrying in 2015, James Rothschild, of the famous banking dynasty, moved into Nicky Hilton’s NoHo penthouse apartment in Manhattan. Three years later they bought a pretty neo-Georgian estate together on Long Island. This post takes a look at James Rothschild and Nicky Hilton’s Brookhaven Home:
Taylor Swift’s Houses
Taylor Swift is thought to have a property portfolio consisting of at least five properties that she actively uses as well as some she has as investments or purchased for her parents. This post takes a look at Taylor Swift’s houses, from Nashville to Rhode Island, a collection totalling more than $80 million.
Red Gate Farm: Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ Summer House
Jacqueline Kennedy had an extensive history with residences, including one of the most famous houses in the land, but it was Red Gate Farm that she chose to live out the final years of her life in the beautiful Martha’s Vineyard landscapes at the water’s edge. After forty years Jackie Kennedy Onassis’ Summer House was …
Anna Wintour’s House
Easily one of the most influential people in fashion, Anna Wintour has become a powerful figure in her own right. Her reputation precedes her and you’d be hard pressed to find a soul within the fashion world who hasn’t, at the very least, heard of her. As, arguably, the most powerful person in fashion journalism, …
Ivanka Trump’s Homes
Inspired by our Presidential Properties series, which will continue throughout the year, we’re also going to look at some president-adjacent homes. This post explores Ivanka Trump’s homes as the daughter of the current incumbent.
The Homes of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Though it has been over 25 years since Jackie Kennedy died her legacy lives on thanks to her enduring mystery and impressive style. Here is a master post of the various homes of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis from childhood homes to first lady retreats and beyond:
Jackie Kennedy’s New York Apartment
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was, unquestionably, a style icon whose image has endured long after her death. Not only was Jackie’s taste in fashion a huge draw for many, but her tastes in culture and design also embedded her into the zeitgeist of 20th-century upper-class America. Though an immensely private person during her life, much …
Nigella Lawson’s House
Arguably the queen of indulgent easy-cook meals, Nigella Lawson has carved out a unique place in food journalism. Starting out as a food columnist, Nigella has amassed a cooking empire recognised in multiple countries to include television shows, books and even kitchen utensils. This post looks into Nigella Lawson’s House and recent property history: