Nope, I always thought castles seemed cold and overdone. Maybe it's the environment I grew up in, but I always wanted a house that made practical, well designed efficient use of space, with a picture window overlooking a spectacular, natural view. Something like a rolling meadow of wildflowers and live oak trees in the foreground, and a majestic green mountain in the background. With a waterfall.

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think I probably did; when Mom read me Fairy Tales or when
I watched a movie placed in the middle ages, maybe; Camelot.
(I'm a huge ! Merlin-and-Arthur fan. Mostly Merlin, of course.)
I still think the ones in Scotland and Germany and Normandy
(France) are cool.
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These are the walls at Falaise Castle (above and below).
The castle was built by the
Duke of Normandy in the 11th Century.
William the Conqueror was born here in
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Another example of the Norman style of building is The White Tower
of
The Tower of London below.
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For living in now, though, I would much! rather live in a palace.
Castles were built as stronghold and fortified.
Palaces are not fortified and were built mostly to show off wealth.
Palaces are a LOT more comfortable., on the whole.
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(I LOVED!! the little cabin in "The Sandpiper" in Big Sur [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] and
would LOVE to own the townhouse in "Goodbye Again". It is BEAUTIFUL!
BUT... I'd also love! Tudor-style home in Beverly Hills...(with a hot-and-cold-running staff, please!)

"We" have our very own "castle" here in Phoenix - on Camelback mountain.
It is famous - (or is it notorious?)

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Greg loves it!
Greg is a 5-star, any-castle NUT. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

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The house I really do want is Elizabeth's [former] home in Bel Air.
It has been sold now; for 8.6 million dollars. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I have always
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It is a darling, homey home.

PLUS - the garden is absolutely perfect!



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Yup! };>

Ja'aj... pricey tastes for "homey"! lol
That is just too much, for me!
I think I'd rather have the little cabin or garden house. Not a lot of "show", but a lot of warmth and not so big!

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I figure if Ms. Taylor could afford the house and
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(The house only has 3 bedrooms, (1 living room, 1 den,
1 dining room, 1 fabulous! kitchen, etc.) and lots of LAND.
Property ain't cheap in Bel Air. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
What I love! about it (and its "ilk") is... it also ! has 4 or 5
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