Huntington Castle, dating back to early 17th century, is owned and inhabited by Alexander and Claire Durdin Robertson, descendants of the original builders. The castle ... read more
Höchstädt Palace, dating from the 16th century, is closely linked to the former principality of Pfalz-Neuburg. Today it has been restored and used as Museum of German ... read more
Isola del Garda, with its long and rich history, dating back to Roman times, is today privately owned and inhabited by the Borghese Cavazza family. The beautiful ... read more
The Jardins d'Angélique is a romantic and poetic garden, created in 1989 by Gloria and Yves Lebellegard, in memory of their elder daughter Angélique. It includes ... read more
Jaunmoku Manor, although the name was already mentioned early 16th century, the present manor was built in 1901 as a hunting lodge for the mayor of Riga George Armitstead ... read more
Jemniste Castle dates from 1381 and was acquired by the Sternberg family in 1868, owners of several estates in the country. Nationalized twice, by the Germans and the ... read more
Jenisch Haus was a country seat of the Hamburg senator Martin Johan Jenisch. It was build 1832-1834 based on plans by Franz Gustav Forsmann und Karl Friedrich Schinkel. ... read more
Johannesburg Castle, build early 17th century for the archbishop-electors of Mainz, is one of the most important examples of palace architecture from the German ... read more
Kailzie Gardens surrounded once a Georgian house, which was demolished in 1962. The present owner, Angela Lady Buchan-Hepburn redeveloped the then almost wild garden, ... read more
The Kaiservilla, Bad Ischl, surrounded by a beautiful park, is the former summer residence of Emperor Franz Josef I and presently still owned and inhabited by his ... read more
Karlstein Castle, built in 1348, has not only been a royal residence, but also the fortress protecting the crown jewels, holy relics, and royal archives till the 17th ... read more
Kelburn Castle is thought to be the oldest castle in Scotland to have been continuously inhabited by the same family, the Earls of Glasgow. The grounds and gardens are ... read more
Kelmarsh Hall was built in 1732 for William Hanbury, a famous antiquarian. In 1902 George Granville Lancaster bought the estate, which later passed to his ... read more
Kensington Palace was the residence of the (Dutch) Stadholder-King William III and his English wife, Mary Stuart. The house was remodelled for them by Sir Christopher ... read more
Kentwell Hall, dating back to 1086, has had many owners and is now owned and inhabited by Patrick and Judith Phillips. Repairs and restorations have been funded by ... read more
Kenwood House dates from the 17th century, but has been remodelled and improved several times. It has beautiful interiors and a magnificent art collection, including ... read more
Kilkenny Castle's history goes back to 1195 and has been in the hands of the Butler family since 1391. In 1967 Arthur Butler, 6th Marquess and 24th Earl of ... read more
Killruddery House is the seat of the Brabazon family and presently inhabited by the fifteenth Earl and Countess of Meath, their son Lord Ardee, his wife Lady Ardee ... read more
Kingston Bagpuize House, dating back to 1660 and remodelled early 1700, it is the home of Virginia Grant and her family. The House and gardens are open to the ... read more
Kingston Maurward was built for George Pitt in 1720, encased in Portland Stone in 1794 by William Pitt, after a remark of King George III that he didn't like the ... read more
